Major update on the QB spot for this weekend!
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been officially ruled out for Sunday's upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Fields sustained a dislocated right thumb during the game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 15th, a result of a tackle by Danielle Hunter. Unfortunately, Fields will not be ready to play for this weekend's matchup.
In Fields' absence, rookie Tyson Bagent stepped up and made his debut as the starting quarterback, impressively leading the team to a 30-12 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Bagent will continue to fill in for Fields and is set to start in Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Bears' head coach Matt Eberflus provided an update on October 23rd, stating that Fields was "doubtful" for the upcoming game in Los Angeles but emphasized that he was making progress.
Fields, a third-year veteran hailing from Ohio State, has had a commendable season, completing 61.7 percent of his passes for 1,201 yards, along with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions. He has also shown his prowess as a rusher, accumulating 237 rushing yards and one touchdown on 47 carries.
In Fields' absence, the Bears will continue to rely on Bagent, an undrafted free agent from Division II Shepherd University, who has shown promise by completing 31 of 43 passes for 245 yards, with one touchdown and one interception in his two games as a starter.
