ATLANTA Bears quarterback Justin Fields In the last moments of Chicago’s final minutes, he injured his left shoulder. 27-24 loss The Atlanta Falcons On Sunday, further medical examinations were required following the game.
Fields sustained a non-throwing injury to his shoulder during the Bears last drive. Fields ran towards Chicago’s sideline in pursuit of a 1-yard gain with a planned run. The quarterback fell hard on his left shoulder after being tackled. He was slow to get up. Fields was hit again in the shoulder by a Falcons defensive tackle moments later. Grady Jarrett As Fields was sliding, he hit the quarterback with his helmet.
The Bears were denied a chance to win the game on their final play. Fields’ pass was tipped by running back and Fields intercepted it. David Montgomery Falcons safety into your grasp Jaylinn Hawkins.
Fields was taken back to the Bears locker area after the loss. He received an IV treatment and an X-ray. Fields did not wear a sling during the post-game news conference and stated that he was not sure what the extent of his injury was.
Coach Matt Eberflus stated that they would have an update Wednesday. “We don’t know what it is so we will take a look.”
Fields had previously stated that he was suffering from a left shoulder injury. Fields clarified that Sunday’s injury was not the same as the one he revealed on Oct. 20.
Fields, who had been suffering from cramps in the fourth-quarter, was seen getting treatment on his hamstrings.
Fields explained that although he was feeling hurt, it was the last drive in the game. “I was just trying my best to help my teammates and push through the pain.
Fields stated that he doesn’t know if the injury will cause Fields to miss any games, or if he’ll be able recover from it. Fields throws with his left arm, but the injury to his shoulder has affected his throwing motion.
Fields stated that the pain is “very bad” right now. “I’ll take it day-by-day and see how it feels later in a week.”
Fields was Chicago’s most prolific rusher against Falcons. He ran 18 times for 85 yards and scored a touchdown. He completed 14 of 21 passes for 153 yards with a touchdown, and an intercept.
Fields was unable to run 14 times in halftime, making him the quarterback with the most first-half rushes since 2000. His mobility began to decline as the game went on. He ran four times for 12 yards, including twice on Chicago’s final drive. After having run five times for 33 yards during the first half, he had no scrambles the second.