(Photo : Michael Reaves/Getty Images) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Justin Fields (#1) of the Chicago Bears talks with head coach Matt Eberflus previous to the sport in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders at Soldier Field.
The Chicago Bears are set to sq. off with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, November 9, at Soldier Field. But the large query heading into that NFL match: Is Justin Fields taking part in in Week 10 vs. the Panthers?
As of this writing, it stays unclear whether or not Fields can return to quarterback the Bears. During a crew walkthrough on Monday, November 6, the 24-year-old play-caller remained restricted. It has but to be recognized if Fields might get clearance from a dislocated proper thumb damage.
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Fields incurred the damage on October 15 in a 19-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, ESPN reported.
According to Bears coach Matt Eberflus, they will assess Fields and his performance to find out the eleventh general choose of the 2021 NFL Draft’s well being standing, the Associated Press reported.
“Guys coming off of injury, it always comes down to the medical staff clearing them, how the player feels he can function in the game, and then the coaches looking at it and say, ‘Hey, yes, he could function at a high level and get the job done.’ So it’s always those three factors,” Eberflus stated.
“If Justin is there and is available and functional, we’ll go with him,” the 53-year-old coach added.
Bagent must do for the Bears
With the standing of Fields nonetheless up within the air, Eberflus could haven’t any selection however to show to rookie play-caller Tyson Bagent.
The 23-year-old has began at quarterback for the Bears of their final three video games. Bagent was on the helm when the Bears gained over the Las Vegas Raiders earlier than dropping the following two assignments to the Los Angeles Chargers and the New Orleans Saints.
In their loss to the Saints on Sunday, November 5, the previous Shepherd Ram had 4 turnovers alongside three interceptions and a misplaced fumble, NBC Sports reported.
The Bears are -3.5 unfold favorites to prevail over the Panthers, with the Moneyline set at -173 for Chicago and +146 for Carolina per USA Today.
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