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"We are not on that path right now. We are
trending in the right direction," Eberflus said.
"He's improving. Mobility is getting better, swelling going
down. Grip strength is better. ... He'll be week-to-week. We'll
know more on Monday."
Fields dislocated his right thumb during last Sunday's 19-13
loss to the visiting Minnesota Vikings. He left the game in the
third quarter after being tackled face-down with his body weight
landing on the thumb beneath him.
X-rays and an MRI exam showed no long-term damage, but Eberflus
said Fields experienced significant swelling that weakens his
grip on the ball. Fields, 24, had been listed as doubtful this
week to face the Raiders (3-3).
In six games this season, Fields has completed 61.7 percent of
his passes for 1,201 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions.
He has also rushed 47 times for 237 yards and a score.
Bagent, 23, was one of the remarkable stories of the preseason
for the Bears. The rookie from Division II Shepherd University
beat out PJ Walker to back up Fields. Bagent scored a rushing
touchdown in his NFL debut but lost a fumble and threw a
game-ending interception against Minnesota. He finished 10 of 14
for 83 yards.
"I know the guys have a lot of confidence in him," Eberflus
said. "He's a very confident guy. And again, he's got good arm
talent. He's got good poise and pocket presence and we're
excited to see where it goes."
Nathan Peterman is the other quarterback on the active roster.
Peterman, 29, has 13 interceptions in 13 career games, including
five starts. He entered the NFL in 2017 with the Buffalo Bills
and also played for the Raiders.
--Field Level Media
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