While Andy Dalton will be getting the start for the Bears against his former team, the Bengals, on Sunday, it sounds like we’re getting more of rookie Justin Fields in Week 2.
Last week against the Rams, Fields saw the field for five snaps. But that should change, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who says we should expect to see “increased snaps for Justin Fields” against the Bengals.
Rapoport shared what he’s heard behind-the-scenes, which includes Fields surpassing expectations in his development to this point.
“He’s growing every day, there are wow moments, wow throws every single day in practice,” Rapoport said. “He’s coming along faster than they expected. They are, essentially, head over heels in love with him.”
From @NFLGameDay: #Bears QB Justin Fields continues to deliver WOW moments behind the scenes, as the team uses his packages of plays as growth moments. Plus, the #49ers should feature Eli Mitchell at RB today vs. the #Eagles. pic.twitter.com/7QLQt4VhwL
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 19, 2021
While Fields didn’t light the world on fire with his five snaps in last week’s opener, he did get a chance to utilize his strengths as a passer and a runner, completing both of his passes and rushing for a touchdown.
“They use these packages as growth moments for Fields,” Rapoport added. “No moment is too big. So expect to see more of him.”
We’ll see how the Bears plan to utilize Fields in his second game, where many have wondered if Fields could see an entire series. Should Dalton struggle against his former team, we might wind up seeing even more of Fields.
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