Is Justin Fields playing this week? Injury update, fantasy outlook, and Week 13 status for Chicago Bears QB

CFP Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl - Clemson v Ohio State
CFP Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl - Clemson v Ohio State

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is among the best players at his position, thanks to his dual-threat ability. The Ohio State University alum has quickly quieted doubters of his ability, and he has done so with style.

Fields is one of the few positives in a torrid season for the Bears. However, the sophomore shot caller picked up a shoulder injury in his team's close Week 11 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

It is improbable that Fields will play this week. Since he picked up the shoulder injury, he has missed practices and a game against the New York Jets.

However, Bears coach Matt Eberflus said after Sunday's 31-10 road loss to the Jets that Fields remains "day-to-day" and will have a chance to play next Sunday against the Packers.

Justin Fields' fantasy outlook

By balling out, Justin Fields has quieted the doubters and critics in the best way possible. The year two shot caller throws the ball excellently, making his side more competitive in games. Some analysts believe his swashbuckling style led to his shoulder injury, but many tend to disagree.

Fields is a fantasy football darling, thanks to his rushing ability and high-risk, high-reward style of play. He is currently ranked as the sixth-highest-scoring quarterback in the league.

Unfortunately, his shoulder injury kept him out of the Bears' loss in a winnable game against the Jets. However, it will be great to see Fields lacing up his cleats for the game against the Green Bay Packers in Week 13.

Justin Fields' 2022 season stats

Until his shoulder injury in the Week 11 matchup against the Falcons, Fields was on pace to break the all-time quarterback rushing yards record and some other notable stats. However, the injury puts a pause on the record talks, as more focus is on whether Fields will be back for Week 13 against the Packers.

This season, the Ohio State University alum has compiled a respectable stat sheet of 1,642 passing yards, 13 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions, 834 rushing yards, and seven rushing touchdowns in just 11 games.

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