Quarterback Justin Fields likely will miss his second consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb when the Chicago Bears visit the Los Angeles Chargers this week. Coach Matt Eberflus says Fields is doubtful and rookie Tyson Bagent will start again in his place.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks to the locker room injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Chicago. On Field’s jersey is the football and No. 51 patch honoring Dick Butkus. Fields never returned to the game. Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent leaves the field after his team defeated the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Chicago. Minnesota Vikings linebacker D.J.
“I’m just going to go back to what I said,” Eberflus said. “He’s with the trainers, he’s doubtful this week and that’s where it is.”. He seemed to land awkwardly on his hand trying to throw the ball away while getting sacked by Danielle Hunter. The Bears punted on the next play, and Fields headed to the locker room.on Sunday. He led three touchdown drives, helping Chicago win for the second time in three games after losing 14 in a row.
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