NFL

Justin Fields injured as Bears’ woes get worse in Vikings loss

Justin Fields was knocked out of the Chicago Bears game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday with an injury to his right🔴 hand.

The Vikings subsequently won the game 19-13, improving to 2-4 on the♉ season, dropping the Bears to 1-5 in the process.

Fields left the game in t🃏he third quarter after slamming to the ground as he tried to escape a ܫtackle from Minnesota’s Danielle Hunter.

Fields sta❀yed down momentarily and left the game bef🉐ore being ruled out by Chicago.

He was replaced by undra🤡fted rookie Tyson Bagent out of Div. II Shepherd University.

After playing 💞poorly in th💜e first three games of the season, Fields recovered with back-to-back four-touchdown performances, first in a loss to Denver and then in a win over Washington.

After the game, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said X-rays on Fields’ right hand were negative and the quarterback will undergo an MRI on Monday, .

Justin Fields walks to the locker room after being sacked during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Justin Fields walks to the locker room after being sacked during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings. AP
Justin Fields completed 6 of 10 passes for 58 yards and an interception on Sunday, while also running for 46 yards on 8 carries.
Justin Fields completed 6 of 10 passes for 58 yards and an interception on Sunday, while also running for 46 yards on 8 carries. AP

Before the injury on Sunday, Fꦗields struggled once again, completing 6-of-10 passes for 58 yards and🅺 an interception, while rushing eight times for 46 yards.

With Fields out, Bagent was sacked, resulting in a fumble returned for a touchdown by Jordan🐲 Hicks, which help♏ed Minnesota extend their lead to 19-6.

Bagent finished the game with 10 completions on 14 passing attempts, ac♓cu♏mulating 83 yards and an interception.