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Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to run past Bills cornerback Christian Benford in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to run past Bills cornerback Christian Benford in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.

Photos: Chicago Bears lose to Buffalo Bills in preseason finale

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Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to run past Bills cornerback Christian Benford in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to run past Bills cornerback Christian Benford in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka flashes a smile on the field after a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka flashes a smile on the field after a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears center Cody Whitehair (65) blocks Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears center Cody Whitehair (65) blocks Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka (67) stands with his teammates while warming up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka (67) stands with his teammates while warming up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback P.J. Walker throws a pass in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback P.J. Walker throws a pass in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin runs to the locker room after warming up for a preseason game against the Bears at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin runs to the locker room after warming up for a preseason game against the Bears at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles out of the pocket in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles out of the pocket in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson congratulates fullback Robert Burns after Burns scored on a 2-point conversion in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson congratulates fullback Robert Burns after Burns scored on a 2-point conversion in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears defensive end Dominique Robinson applies pressure as Bills quarterback Josh Allen throws a pass in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears defensive end Dominique Robinson applies pressure as Bills quarterback Josh Allen throws a pass in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears fullback Robert Burns (45) and running back Roschon Johnson celebrate after Burns scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears fullback Robert Burns (45) and running back Roschon Johnson celebrate after Burns scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy chats with quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy chats with quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Isaiah Ford (32) is unable to make a catch in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Isaiah Ford (32) is unable to make a catch in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn pursues Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn pursues Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears defensive end Terrell Lewis (52) congratulates teammate Trevis Gipson (99) after Gipson's strip-sack in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears defensive end Terrell Lewis (52) congratulates teammate Trevis Gipson (99) after Gipson’s strip-sack in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent throws on the run in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent throws on the run in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears safety Kendall Williamson breaks up a pass in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears safety Kendall Williamson breaks up a pass in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bills safety Taylor Rapp (20) tackles Bears tight end Cole Kmet short of the goal line in the second quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bills safety Taylor Rapp (20) tackles Bears tight end Cole Kmet short of the goal line in the second quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears tight end Stephen Carlson dives for but is unable to hold on to a ball on an incomplete pass in the end zone in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears tight end Stephen Carlson dives for but is unable to hold on to a ball on an incomplete pass in the end zone in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback P.J. Walker (15) throws a pass in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback P.J. Walker (15) throws a pass in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs to the locker room after a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs to the locker room after a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
A Bears fan holds up a Justin Fields pillow in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
A Bears fan holds up a Justin Fields pillow in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus stands on the sideline in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus stands on the sideline in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs to the locker room after a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs to the locker room after a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus and Bills coach Sean McDermott share a moment after their preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus and Bills coach Sean McDermott share a moment after their preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears fullback Robert Burns celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears fullback Robert Burns celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) prepares to take the field for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) prepares to take the field for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore breaks a tackle after a reception in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore breaks a tackle after a reception in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore, right, hangs out on the sideline with quarterback Justin Fields in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore, right, hangs out on the sideline with quarterback Justin Fields in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott finds some open space on a big kickoff return in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott finds some open space on a big kickoff return in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) and coach Matt Eberflus stand on the sideline in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) and coach Matt Eberflus stand on the sideline in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears safety Elijah Hicks (37) walks by as Bills tight end Quintin Morris (85) celebrates with teammate after catching a touchdown pass in the second quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears safety Elijah Hicks (37) walks by as Bills tight end Quintin Morris (85) celebrates with teammate after catching a touchdown pass in the second quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent makes a move in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent makes a move in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears running back D'Onta Foreman celebrates after gaining a first down in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears running back D’Onta Foreman celebrates after gaining a first down in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears running back Roschon Johnson makes a move in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears running back Roschon Johnson makes a move in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr., left, looks to make a move in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr., left, looks to make a move in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields, right, tries to break free from the tackle of Bills cornerback Christian Benford in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields, right, tries to break free from the tackle of Bills cornerback Christian Benford in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a long pass in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a long pass in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears kicker Cairo Santos (8) and teammate Trenton Gill celebrate after Santos made a field goal in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears kicker Cairo Santos (8) and teammate Trenton Gill celebrate after Santos made a field goal in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) is unable to haul in a catch in the end zone as Bills cornerback Siran Neal defends in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) is unable to haul in a catch in the end zone as Bills cornerback Siran Neal defends in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) tries to break free from the tackle of Bills cornerback Christian Benford in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) tries to break free from the tackle of Bills cornerback Christian Benford in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus looks on from the sideline in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus looks on from the sideline in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
The Bears' Cairo Santos (8) kicks a field goal in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
The Bears’ Cairo Santos (8) kicks a field goal in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to run past Bills cornerback Christian Benford in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to run past Bills cornerback Christian Benford in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is sacked by Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa in the second quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is sacked by Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa in the second quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney is unable to haul in a catch in the end zone as Bills cornerback Siran Neal defends in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney is unable to haul in a catch in the end zone as Bills cornerback Siran Neal defends in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles out of the pocket in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles out of the pocket in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles out the pocket in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles out the pocket in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon tackles Bills running back James Cook in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon tackles Bills running back James Cook in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, center, celebrates after his interception in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, center, celebrates after his interception in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears safety A.J. Thomas tackles Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs after a catch in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears safety A.J. Thomas tackles Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs after a catch in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bills wide receiver Trent Sherfield is tackled by Bears safety Elijah Hicks catching a pass in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bills wide receiver Trent Sherfield is tackled by Bears safety Elijah Hicks catching a pass in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Stefon Diggs celebrate after a first-quarter touchdown against the Bears in a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Stefon Diggs celebrate after a first-quarter touchdown against the Bears in a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott runs back a kickoff in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott runs back a kickoff in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bills wide receiver Trent Sherfield catches a pass in front of Bears safety Elijah Hicks in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bills wide receiver Trent Sherfield catches a pass in front of Bears safety Elijah Hicks in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bills running back James Cook runs past Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bills running back James Cook runs past Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields sets the offense in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields sets the offense in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka (67) warms up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka (67) warms up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus, left, looks on as his team warms up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus, left, looks on as his team warms up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs into the locker room after warming up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs into the locker room after warming up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles, left, and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy do laps around the field before a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles, left, and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy do laps around the field before a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears fans watch player warmups before a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears fans watch player warmups before a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles, left, walks off the field before a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles, left, walks off the field before a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds has a laugh on the field during warmups for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds has a laugh on the field during warmups for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Fans go through security before a preseason football game between the Bears and the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Fans go through security before a preseason football game between the Bears and the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool has a laugh as his teammates warm up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool has a laugh as his teammates warm up for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.

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