PREDICTIONS

The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for rookie quarterback Justin Fields’ first career start Sunday against the Browns:

RICK MORRISSEY

Browns, 24-13: Here’s hoping coach Matt Nagy doesn’t bog down Justin Fields with an offense that deals in safe, short, boring passes — also known as ‘‘the Bears’ offense.’’ Let’s see the kid throw the ball down the field. Let’s see him run with it. Let’s see ups and downs and growing pains. Let him loose. Season: 1-1.

RICK TELANDER

Browns, 24-20: Baker Mayfield has a bum nonthrowing shoulder from trying to make a tackle. Fields survived scrambling to recover a fumble. Both guys are exciting and tough. But only one is basically unknown and undamaged. That would be Fields. The known, wounded quarterback has this one. Season: 2-0.

PATRICK FINLEY

Browns, 27-16: Since 2000, 105 quarterbacks have been on the road when making their first NFL starts. Only a third of them — 35 — have left the stadium a winner. This was not the spot on the schedule where the Bears wanted to have Fields make his debut. Season: 2-0.

JASON LIESER

Bears, 17-16: Be patient with Fields. Yes, the Bears have been asking for your patience for 30 years, but it’s actually merited this time. That said, he has got enough talent to pull an upset in his starting debut, and it’s hard to bet against someone with so much potential. Season: 2-0.

MARK POTASH

Browns, 19-17: The Browns are good at winning shootouts, but with the Bears’ rejuvenated defense and Fields making his first start, this looks like it could go either way. Season: 2-0.