The Chicago Bears’ latest injury report listed Justin Fields as a DNP on both Wednesday and Thursday. So is Fields playing? He did not play in Week 7 due to a thumb injury. Let’s look at the most recent Justin Fields injury update as we assess whether he will be available in Week 8. Looking for our Bears-Chargers picks? Check out our game guide and our top player props!
Latest Justin Fields Injury Update
Latest Justin Fields Injury Update (10/29/23 at 8:11 AM ET): Justin Fields is ruled out of Sunday’s game.
The Bears are 1-5 this season with Fields as their starting quarterback. Fields ranks 28th in QBR and 26th in completion percentage. He is tied for the third-most interceptions with six and has been sacked 24 times. After averaging 7.9 yards per carry and scoring eight rushing touchdowns in 2022, he has found the end zone just once on the ground and has been held to just 5.0 yards per carry this season.
If the final Justin Fields injury update confirms he is unable to play Sunday night, rookie Tyson Bagent will make his second NFL start. The good news for Bears fans is Bagent played extremely well for a rookie last week, completing 21 of 29 passes and throwing for a touchdown. He finished the game with a 97.2 passer rating. The Bears have a favorable matchup against the Chargers, who allow the second-most total yards in the NFL. Make sure to check out our NFL odds page to see the latest line movements before Sunday’s game.
