Bears QB Fields expected to return from thumb injury, start vs. Lions

The Chicago Bears plan to start quarterback Justin Fields in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions, head coach Matt Eberflus announced Wednesday.

Fields has missed the last four games with a dislocated thumb. Rookie Tyson Bagent took over under centre in Fields’ absence.

Fields has completed 100 of his 162 pass attempts for 1,201 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions in six appearances this season. The third-year pro has also ran for 237 yards and one score.

The Bears enter Sunday’s matchup with a 3-7 record and are in last place in the NFC North division.

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