The Chicago Bears are facing an uncertain situation regarding the availability of quarterback Justin Fields for their upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Fields, who was selected 11th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, has been dealing with a hip injury that he sustained during the team’s Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
The Bears have yet to make a decision on whether or not Fields will be able to play in the upcoming game. Head coach Matt Nagy has stated that the team is taking a “day-by-day” approach to his recovery and that they will make a decision closer to game time.
Fields has been impressive in his rookie season, throwing for 807 yards and four touchdowns while completing 64.7% of his passes. He has also added two rushing touchdowns and has shown flashes of potential as a dual-threat quarterback.
If Fields is unable to play, the Bears will likely turn to veteran quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton has been with the team since 2020 and has started three games this season, throwing for 765 yards and four touchdowns. He has also shown an ability to lead the team to victory, as evidenced by his performance in the team’s Week 3 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
The Bears are hoping that Fields will be able to play against the Raiders, but it remains to be seen if he will be ready in time. If he is unable to go, the team will have to rely on Dalton to lead them to victory. Either way, it will be an interesting matchup between two teams looking to make a statement in the AFC West.