Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears - News - October 15, 2023

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NEWS

Bears QB Justin Fields has dislocated thumb and is doubtful to play against Raiders

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will likely miss at least one game because of a dislocated right thumb

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Brandon Powell - Three receptions in expanded role Powell had three receptions for 20 yards on four targets and lost a yard on a carry in Sunday's 19-13 win at Chicago. He also returned three punts for an average of 10.7 yards.

Impact Powell played on a season-high 32 snaps on offense (58 percent of the offense's snaps) as he moved into a third-receiver role with Justin Jefferson on injured reserve. He failed to connect on a key third-down pass from Kirk Cousins that would have been a difficult catch but showed he has Cousins' trust.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Davis - Dealing with high ankle sprain Davis sustained a high right ankle sprain during Sunday's 19-13 loss versus Minnesota and is out for Week 7, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Davis avoided a fracture when he injured his ankle in Week 6, but he'll likely have to miss multiple games anyhow. In Davis' stead, 2022 seventh-rounder Ja'Tyre Carter figures to fill in at right guard.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Fields - Doubtful for Week 7 Coach Matt Eberflus confirmed Monday that Fields suffered a dislocated right thumb in Sunday's loss to the Vikings and is "doubtful" for Week 7 against the Raiders, Kevin Fishbain...

Impact Eberflus noted that it's all going to come down to "grip strength" when discussing Fields' timetable. Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent won the Bears' QB2 job after a surprising preseason and came in in relief of Fields on Sunday. Bagent lost a fumble that was returned for a touchdown on his very first snap and finished 10-for-14 passing for 83 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. Chicago also could opt to start veteran Nathan Peterman versus Las Vegas.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Greg Joseph - Tough day in ugly win Joseph made two of his three field-goal attempts and one of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 19-13 win at Chicago.

Impact Joseph failed to convert on both an extra-point try and a field-goal attempt for the first time this season in Week 6. In his defense, the former kick was blocked and the latter was a 57-yarder on a cool fall day in the Windy City. Even still, Minnesota's offense looked strained without Justin Jefferson (IR-hamstring) and will draw a brutal matchup versus San Francisco's defense in Week 7.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 6 highlights: Bills beat Giants on SNF with goal-line stand

Week 6 of the NFL continues with the Giants on the road to face the Bills on Sunday Night Football. Here are the top moments!

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 6 highlights: Bills beat Giants on SNF with goal-line stand

Jay Glazer reports that Bears QB Justin Fields dislocated his finger and more injuries around the league

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FOX FACTS

MILESTONE

Cam Akers has reached 1,500 rushing yards in his career. Heading into today, 713 other players in NFL history (49 active) have reached that mark.

MILESTONE

Kirk Cousins has reached 1,500 passing yards in the 2023 season. This is his 10th time reaching 1,500 passing yards in a single season and the last time he did so was in the 2022 season. Heading into today, only 2 other players have reached 1,500 passing yards this season.

MILESTONE

Danielle Hunter has reached 10 tackles for loss in the 2023 season. This is his 6th time reaching 10 tackles for loss in a single season and the last time he did so was in the 2022 season. Heading into today, Danielle Hunter is the first to reach 10 tackles for loss this season.