Undrafted Rookie Tyson Bagent to Start as Bears Quarterback Against Raiders
Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent steps in for injured Justin Fields against Raiders, making him the first undrafted Bears rookie to start as a quarterback since Henry Burris in 2002.
- Rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to start for the Chicago Bears against the Las Vegas Raiders after Justin Fields' injury. This would make Bagent the first undrafted Bears rookie to start as a quarterback since 2002.
- Tyson Bagent, initially undrafted and a Division II record-setting quarterback, gets the chance to prove himself as a starter for the Bears. He completed 10 of 14 passes in his NFL debut after Fields' injury.
- Chicago Bears might undergo a lineup change as Cody Whitehair struggles with snaps; Coach Matt Eberflus hinted at making adjustments.
- The Bears' defense has been performing solidly, achieving a season-low of just 220 yards allowed and holding the Minnesota Vikings to 2 of 13 on third downs.
- Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders, currently at a 3-3 record, might be buyers at the trade deadline on October 31 if they can secure a good playoff position in their imminent games.