Bears HC Matt Eberflus reiterates Justin Fields is starting QB

The Chicago Bears dominated the Las Vegas Raiders en route to a 30-12 victory, the team’s first home win since Sept. 25, 2022.

Rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent got the start in place of an injured Justin Fields, nursing a right thumb injury. Bagent was impressive in his first NFL start, executing the role of game manager to perfection.

Bagent was efficient as Chicago’s starting quarterback, completing 21-of-29 passes for 162 yards with one touchdown and no turnovers. So much so that he ignited a quarterback controversy among fans.

But head coach Matt Eberflus made it clear after Sunday’s win, once Fields is 100 percent healthy: “Justin’s our starting quarterback, Tyson’s our backup.”

There have been various reports that indicate Fields could be back as soon as Week 8 when the Bears battle the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football or that he could miss the next game and return against the New Orleans Saints in Week 9.

Eberflus said the team should know more on the timing of Fields’ return Monday.