LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears running game had been rolling along at a record pace despite seven lo ses in eight games, largely because of quarterback Justin Fields.Now a hip injury to running back Khalil Herbert threatens to disrupt their offensive succe s and it could be on Fields to find a way to maintain momentum.I NHL Los Angeles Kings Women Jersey think weve done that over the past few weeks, but the main thing is when we get those opportunities at the end of a game, just to finish those off, Fields said. Those two-minute drives, coach (Matt Eberflus) pulled up a stat today that we are the best team in the league when it comes to those end-of-half, two-minutes drives, on offense and defense.So, we just want to translate that to the end of the game.It could be more difficult without Herbert, who has been an ideal complement as David Montgomerys backup running back. He splits carries and averages 5.95 yards per run, third among NFL running backs.Rookie Trestan Ebner will get carries this week in place of Herbert when the Bears go on the road to face the Atlanta Falcons, who have leagues second-leading running attack.I think Im fast, Im really fast, but I have to feel it Rob Blake Men Jersey out a lot, Ebner said. Ive got to feel it out and make the right cuts. I think if I can just get around the edge more this game and hit the edge, I think I can make some big plays this week.Fields is convinced Ebner can make a difference, depending on a few details.I think the biggest thing with him is him learning our plays, the motion shifts because our plays are wordy, Fields said. So him just kind of digesting that as a rookie coming in and in (pa s) protection, too, knowing where he has to go.The Bears have run for 2,017 yards, the second most in their history for a seasons first 10 games since the merger in 1970. The only Bears team to rush for more was the 1977 version with Walter Payton leading the way to a rushing title and the playoffs.If the succe s continues, its largely going to be Kyle Clifford Men Jersey a result of Fields efforts. After their Week 6 lo s to the Washington Commanders, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy made changes to the approach and Fields' production took off.Fields has 555 yards rushing in the past five games, most by a QB in the Super Bowl era for a five-game span. He is going for his third straight 100-yard rushing game.I would say its pretty amazing, Eberflus said. The numbers and the ability to run, and then see his growth in the pa sing game.The pa sing game hasnt opened up overall as the Bears rank last in pa sing, although Cole Kmet and Darnell Mooney have started to get open more. Kmet has five TD catches in three weeks. What Fields has done is avoid interceptions, with just three over the past seven games. It really helps our running game, Scott Wedgewood Men Jersey Eberflus said of the efficient pa sing. It helps the runners; certainly opens up a lot of windows in there in the run game Kurtis MacDermid Men Jersey as well. Certainly exciting.Whether its planned runs such as last weeks 67-yard TD or a scramble such as the 61-yarder against Miami a week earlier, Fields is rolling up chunks of yards. He also might be wearing himself down. Fields complained about sore legs after Sundays game, and by Wednesday thought theyd improved somewhat.Yeah, I dont even know if it was the hits; its just the running, Fields said. My legs just felt heavy after the game. The guys on the strength staff said that my load has been pretty high, so just been doing a little bit of tapering back this week in practice.___More AP NFL: tag/NFL and AP_NFL in this topic