Justin Fields Reacts to Being Named Bears’ Starting QB For Rest of Season

The Justin Fields era has officially begun.

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy named rookie Justin Fields the team’s starting quarterback going forward on Wednesday, according to reports. Starting in place of the injured Andy Dalton last week, Fields led the Bears to a 24-14 victory over the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field and earned his first career win in the NFL.

See the reports below:

It is not a temporary assignment.

Andy Dalton is healed up and Justin Fields has been named QB1 for the #Bears by Matt Nagy.

More on this development from Halas Hall.https://t.co/MJj5s2Wtal

— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) October 6, 2021

New QB1 pic.twitter.com/ABMFUQBePR

— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) October 6, 2021

Following the news, Justin Fields celebrated by watching game film with his dog.

Justin Fields said his parents went out to celebrate last night after he shared the news with them. He stayed home and watched film with his dog Uno.

— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) October 6, 2021

#Bears QB Justin Fields says his parents wanted to go out last night to celebrate him becoming the starter.

Fields said no and just wanted to watch film and get ready for the game on Sunday.

His parents went out without him.pic.twitter.com/WM8NN1w7KY

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 6, 2021

That’s the kind of dedication you love to see.

Twitter reacted:

ESPN told me on draft day that he didn't love football though…

— Matty Ace (@TheMattydor83) October 6, 2021

can the dog be matt nagys replacement

— cadence (@Cadence10447004) October 6, 2021

While others celebrate for him, Justin Fields is at home watching game films w/his dog pic.twitter.com/ga7vWQlXJH

— windwardboy80879 (@windwardboy79) October 6, 2021

“ Uno “ met with Nagy and straighten him out apparently! pic.twitter.com/L4EA4I20rA

— Eddie 🌪🌪🏒🏈 (@Slapshoted24) October 6, 2021

God damnit. I love @justnfields

— Ryan Kugler (@rkugler) October 6, 2021

So far in four appearances this season, Fields is completing just 48.1 percent of his passes for 347 yards with no touchdowns and two picks.

Justin has also rushed for 55 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries.

Plenty of room for improvement.

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