Third-year quarterback Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears, who was coming off his finest two-game performance, faced a tough opponent in Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
Unfortunately, the game did not unfold as Fields had hoped. In the initial two and a half quarters, Fields struggled, completing just 6-of-10 passes for a meager 50 yards. He failed to secure any touchdowns and even threw an interception, adding to his woes.
Fields’ misfortune escalated when he exited the game in the third quarter due to an apparent hand injury, leaving the Bears trailing 12-6. In his absence, rookie undrafted free agent Tyson Bagent was thrust into action.
Bagent’s time as the quarterback was short-lived. He lost possession after a sack by Vikings safety Josh Metellus, a critical error that led to a touchdown for the Vikings, widening their lead to 19-6.
The Bears swiftly updated concerned fans, indicating that Fields was questionable to return due to a right-hand injury. Unfortunately, later on, it was confirmed that Fields would be sidelined for the remainder of the game.
The exact severity of his injury remains uncertain, but the fact that he was ruled out for the rest of the match raises significant concerns for the Bears and their supporters.
The Bears’ first victory of the year, a commanding 40-20 triumph over the Washington Commanders in Week 5, came after this defeat. However, on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field, the mood changed to gloomy as Chicago supporters awaited any developments regarding Fields’ status.
