CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears say rookie quarterback Justin Fields will start against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
The team announced Saturday that Fields will make his second straight start while listing Andy Dalton as doubtful.
Coach Matt Nagy had said the Bears would wait until game time to announce who would be behind center.
Both quarterbacks are dealing with injuries, but Fields was able to go through full practices the entire week while Dalton was limited every day.
Dalton is recovering from a bone bruise to his left knee while Fields wore a brace on his injured right hand all week in practice.
Fields injured his right thumb during last weekend’s 26-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Dalton got hurt right before halftime in Week 2 against Cincinnati.
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