The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 16-13 on Thursday night without starting quarterback Justin Fields, who missed his fourth consecutive game with a dislocated right thumb.
Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent, out of Division II Shepherd, won for the second time in four starts. He passed for only 162 yards, but he didn't throw any interceptions after tossing five in his prior two games.
The Bears believe Fields will be able to return for their next game, at Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 19. The Panthers played without sack leader Brian Burns (concussion).
They hope to have him back when they host the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 19. There is news galore regarding wide receivers. It's a mixed bag for the Cincinnati Bengals, who will be without Tee Higgins but should have Ja'Marr Chase.