And after Fields struggled early, significant progress in back-to-back games — a small step against the 49ers and a much larger step against the Steelers on Monday night — has provided the strongest evidence yet that playing Fields now was the best move.
At times, it appears he’s rising above the muck of a stodgy offense.
Fields had four pass plays of 25 or more yards to four different receivers — for 50, 39, 28 and 25 yards.
“The last two weeks, his decision-making and timing have been really, really good,” Nagy said.
He’ll get some rest, watch some film, self-scout the offense and get a head start on preparing for the Ravens on Nov.
“Coach Flip and coach Lazor will have some nice stuff for him,” Nagy said.