Chicago Bears' Tyson Bagent to Start Third Game as QB, Justin Fields Continues Recovery from Thumb Injury

Undrafted Rookie QB Bagent Aims to Rectify Performance after Tough Loss to Chargers as Injured Starter Fields Progresses in Recovery

Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent is set to start his third game for the Chicago Bears due to Justin Fields' ongoing recovery from a thumb injury.
Bagent's performance in his second game was challenging, with the rookie throwing three interceptions, no touchdowns and achieving a QBR of 23.0 in a 30-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
In the past, Bagent has demonstrated a strong ability to bounce back, leading Shepherd to eight straight wins after a tough loss in college where he set a school record with 41 completions but threw two costly interceptions.
Bagent, chosen despite coming from a D-II school, faced national attention after helping lead the Bears to a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in his first NFL start.
Coach Matt Eberflus confirmed that Fields is improving and remains 'week to week'. Fields will return as the starter once he is healthy.