Despite starting quarterback Justin Fields missing the game due to thumb issues, the Chicago Bears did just enough to secure a 16-13 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football.
Fields was listed as doubtful before he was eventually ruled out as he continues to recover from a dislocated thumb that he suffered in Week 6.
Rookie signal-caller Tyson Bagent started his fourth straight game, throwing for 162 yards through the air and adding another 12 on the ground.
Jeremy Fowler @JFowlerESPNTyson Bagent will play in the NFL a long time.
Niko Tonti @32nikotYou HAVE to keep Bagent as the starter in Chicago.