Remembering Dick Butkus: Bears' Win Pays Tribute to Chicago Legend

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields dedicated the team's first win of the season to franchise icon Dick Butkus, who passed away shortly before the game. Fields and his teammates were shocked to learn of Butkus' death during a moment of silence before the game. Fields threw four touchdown passes in the Bears' 40-20 victory over the Washington Commanders, snapping a 14-game losing streak. Fields expressed condolences to Butkus' family and said the win was dedicated to the Bears legend. In another NFL news, analyst Tony Gonzalez believes San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is a top-five quarterback in the league based on his impressive performance this season.
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