Justin Fields 'shines in return to the Buckeye state': How OSU players did in preseason

Justin Fields left a lasting impression in his final preseason game of the season.

Facing the Cleveland Browns, the former Ohio State and current Chicago Bears quarterback completed 14 of his 16 pass attempts for 156 passing yards and threw three touchdowns: a 22-yard throw to tight end Ryan Griffin, a 12-yard pass to wide receiver Dante Pettis and a 24-yard score to tight end Cole Kmet.

Fields was responsible for the Bears' only three scores of the game, adding 11 rushing yards on two carries.

The former Ohio State quarterback is the undeniable starter heading into his second season with the Bears after splitting time as a rookie with Nick Foles and Andy Dalton.

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Fields will start with Trevor Siemian and Nathan Peterman backing him up in the Bears; season opener against the San Francisco 49ers Sept. 11 at 1 p.m.

Jonathan Cooper, Baron Browning shine for Denver Broncos defense

Two members of Ohio State's defense seemed to be in the middle of everything for the Denver Broncos against the Minnesota Vikings.

Linebacker Baron Browning forced a fumble against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion before scooping up the football and scoring the Broncos' second touchdown of the day.

Linebacker Jonathan Cooper also made his presence known, finishing the final preseason game with five tackles, a tackle-for-loss, a quarterback hit and 0.5 sacks split with defensive tackle Johnathan Harris.

Browning, Cooper and the Broncos will open the 2022 season on Monday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks Sept. 12 at 8:15 p.m.

Binjimen Victor continues to make impact for Ravens offense

In three preseason contests, Binjimen Victor seemed to show his worth in the Baltimore Ravens passing game.

The former Ohio State wide receiver and 2020 undrafted free agent capped his preseason off with four catches on six targets for 74 receiving yards finishing second on the team in receiving behind DeMarcus Robinson.

Victor finished his preseason with eight catches on 11 targets for 104 receiving yards.

Victor and the Ravens will open the 2022 season on the road against the New York Jets at 1 p.m. Sept. 11.

Here are a few other key Ohio State performances

• San Francisco 49ers RB Trey Sermon: 20 rushing yards on nine carries, one catch for five yards

• Houston Texans P Cameron Johnston: five punts for 225 yards, averaged 45 yards per punt with all five punts landing inside the 20-yard line

• Carolina Panthers WR C.J. Saunders: 23 yards on one punt return

• New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave: one catch for 19 yards

• New Orleans Saints CB Bradley Roby: two tackles

• New England Patriots LB Raekwon McMillan: three tackles

• Jacksonville Jaguars TE Luke Farrell: one catch on two targets for seven yards

• Jacksonville Jaguars LB Rashod Berry: four tackles, pass deflection

• Cleveland Browns DT Tommy Togiai: two tackles

• Cincinnati Bengals P Drue Chrisman: two punts for 107 yards, touchback

• Washington Commanders TE Jake Hausmann: no receptions on one target

• Indianapolis Colts DE Tyquan Lewis: one tackle

• New York Jets TE Jeremy Ruckert: three catches on four targets for 17 yards

• New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson: one catch on two targets for 12 yards

• Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cameron Heyward: two tackles, two pass deflections

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Justin Fields, Baron Browning highlight Ohio State in NFL Preseason