Backup quarterback Trevor Siemian learned Sunday morning that he would be starting for the Bears. It should've been simple enough: Justin Fields is out, Siemian is in. Then things got weird.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Backup quarterback Trevor Siemian learned Sunday morning that he would be starting for the Chicago Bears.
"Honestly, I'm more embarrassed," Siemian said afterward."You get an injury and I've got guys in Week 12 going through hell." Before the game, Sam Mustipher was listening to music on his phone -- getting in the right frame of mind -- when an ESPN alert flashed across the screen. Peterman was starting for Siemian. This was news to the starting center.Siemian said he did not receive any shots to numb the pain before the game, but he did take some painkillers.
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