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Tagged: Andy Dalton (90 Results)

Jan
7

Bears QB Fields now likely to miss season finale vs. Vikings

The Chicago Bears placed rookie quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS on the Covid-19 Reserve list on Thursday, putting his availability for Sunday’s season finale against the Minnesota Vikings in doubt. The Bears wereMore planning to start Fields against the Vikings after he worked his way back from an ankle injury that kept him out of action for two games. If Fields is unable to play on Sunday, veteran ANDY DALTON likely would make his second consecutive start. Less

Source: Team Website

Jan
6

Fields to start season finale for Bears

Chicago rookie quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS is expected to start for the first time in 3 weeks when the Bears face the Minnesota Vikings in the season finale for both teams. FieldsMore has worked his way back from an ankle injury that caused him to miss the last two games and forced fantasy owners to deal with the likes of NICK FOLES and ANDY DALTON. Fields practiced in full on Wednesday. Less

Source: Chicago Tribune

Nov
24

Bears QB Dalton to start vs. Lions

Chicago head coach Matt Nagy said on Tuesday that veteran quarterback ANDY DALTON will start for the Bears against the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Rookie quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS is still recoveringMore from injured ribs suffered in Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. Nagy added that Fields will remain the starting signal caller when he’s fully healthy. Less

Source: Chicago Sun Times

Podcast: November 23 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 11 of the NFL regular season, play a Thanksgiving-themed game of #SUPPLYbyDEMAND, and take a minute (or an hour) to celebrate our listeners. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies.  more »

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Nov
23

Bears still evaluating QB Fields ahead of Thursday game

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said on Monday that the team is still evaluating rookie quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS’ rib injury. Nagy insisted that it’s too soon to say whether FieldsMore will be available to play on Thursday against the Detroit Lions. If Fields is unavailable, veteran quarterback ANDY DALTON would start the Thanksgiving Day game against the Lions. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Nov
22

Fields injures ribs, status uncertain for Turkey Day

Chicago rookie quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS suffered a rib injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens and was replaced by veteran backup ANDY DALTON. After the game,More head coach Matt Nagy was asked if Fields would start Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions if he is healthy. Unfortunately for fantasy owners and everyone involved, Nagy declined to give a credible answer – saying only that he was “not getting into any of that”. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: Chicago Sun Times

Oct
7

Bears name Fields starting quarterback

The JUSTIN FIELDS era has officially started in Chicago, with Bears head coach Matt Nagy informing his rookie signal-caller that he will be the team’s starting quarterback moving forward. The moveMore is a change in direction for Nagy and the Bears, who repeatedly insisted that veteran ANDY DALTON was the team’s starter. Nagy said that Fields has shown “incremental growth”, adding that the rookie quarterback has worked hard and earned the starting job. Less

Source: Chicago Tribune

Factoid: Bad News Bears

Whatever happens with the Bears today, they have nowhere to go but up. Hamstrung by 9 sacks, they finished with only 47 total yards of offense last week in their loss at Cleveland.  more »

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Sep
28

Bears not sure of starting quarterback vs. Lions

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said on Monday that he does not know yet who his starting quarterback will be on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Nagy said that ANDYMore DALTON is still recovering from his knee injury while JUSTIN FIELDS is shaking off a hand injury from last weekend. Only veteran NICK FOLES is fully healthy, so the Bears will have to see how the week progresses before deciding who starts against the Lions. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
23

Bears rookie QB Fields to start vs. Browns

Chicago head coach Matt Nagy announced on Wednesday that rookie quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS will start on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Veteran quarterback ANDY DALTON hurt his knee last weekend againstMore Cincinnati and is dealing with a bone bruise that will keep him out of action. Nagy insisted that Dalton is the Bears starting quarterback when healthy, adding that Fields is the starter this weekend because Dalton is not healthy. Less

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Sep
21

Bears still evaluating QB Dalton, status vs. Browns uncertain

Chicago Bears quarterback ANDY DALTON’s status is uncertain for this week’s game against the Cleveland Browns after he left Sunday’s game with a knee injury. Head coach Matt Nagy said theMore team would know more about Dalton’s status soon. The Bears also said on Monday that the veteran Dalton will remain the starting quarterback if he’s healthy enough to play. Less

Source: Team Website

Sep
20

Bears QB Dalton hurts knee, Fields takes over

Chicago Bears veteran quarterback ANDY DALTON suffered a left knee injury in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, paving the way for rookie quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS toMore lead the offense. Fields was uneven while finishing the game, but the Bears rode a dominant defensive performance to the win. Dalton is scheduled for an MRI today, but head coach Matt Nagy said after the game that he was “pretty sure” the knee injury is not to Dalton’s ACL. Less

Source: Chicago Sun Times

Aug
25

Fields to start preseason finale, Dalton to start season opener

Chicago head coach Matt Nagy said on Tuesday that rookie JUSTIN FIELDS will start Saturday’s preseason finale against Tennessee, while veteran ANDY DALTON will start the season opener. Fields is expected to play about two quarters against the Titans, with Dalton sitting out the preseason game entirely.

Source: NFL.com

Aug
23

Nagy confirms Dalton remains Bears starting QB

After the Chicago Bears were tamed by the Buffalo Bills in Saturday’s preseason game, head coach Matt Nagy reiterated that veteran quarterback ANDY DALTON will still start the regular season openerMore on September 12th against the Los Angeles Rams. While Dalton will start the season, it may be only a matter of time before the Bears turn to rookie sensation JUSTIN FIELDS. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Aug
20

Fields, Dalton both expected to play Saturday vs. Bills

Chicago quarterbacks ANDY DALTON and JUSTIN FIELDS are both expected to play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Matt Nagy said that Dalton will likely play atMore least the first quarter and a half, with Fields taking over from there. Fields was held out of Wednesday’s workout with a sore groin but he returned to practice on Thursday. Less

Source: Team Website

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