Bears’ Fields replaces injured Dalton vs. Bengals
With Andy Dalton sidelined by a knee injury, Bears rookie QB Justin Fields took over Sunday against the Bengals….
CHICAGO — Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields‘ time may have arrived.
After playing a handful of snaps in the first half of Sunday’s home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Fields took over at quarterback in the third quarter for veteran Andy Dalton, who suffered a knee injury and is doubtful to return.
Dalton suffered the injury on a 14-yard scramble in the second quarter when he landed awkwardly on the Bears sideline. Dalton immediately pointed to Fields to enter the game and headed to the blue injury tent to be examined.
He initially appeared to check out OK and reentered the game for a series before going back to the locker room before halftime. Dalton remained in uniform after halftime but did not have his helmet on while on the Bears bench.
Fields ended the third quarter 4-of-8 for 55 yards with five rushing attempts for 24 yards.
Bears coach Matt Nagy used Fields sparingly in last week’s season opener versus the Los Angeles Rams. The first-round pick played five snaps and scored a rushing touchdown in the losing effort.
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