Injured Bears QB Justin Fields to Miss Chargers Game, Tyson Bagent to Start Again

Fields' thumb injury complicates Bears' season as Bagent, who led the team to a win in his debut, will start his second consecutive game.

Chicago Bears' starting quarterback Justin Fields has been ruled out of the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a thumb injury.
Fields sustained a dislocated right thumb during a Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, marking his ninth absence since taking over as the starter in the third week of the 2021 season.
In Fields' place, rookie Tyson Bagent will start his second consecutive game; he led the team to a 30-12 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in his debut match.
Fields' replacement, Bagent, is an undrafted free agent from the Division II Shepherd University. So far, he has completed 31 of 43 passes, accumulating a total of 245 yards.
Bears’ coach Matt Eberflus did not provide specific details on Fields' ability to throw while recovering, but he mentioned that the team is 'happy with where he is' and they will share an update on Fields' condition after the Chargers' game.