In an unfortunate turn of events, Chicago Bears' quarterback Justin Fields will be sidelined for the second consecutive game as he continues to recover from a dislocated right thumb, according to a report from ESPN.com. With Fields officially ruled out on Friday after missing practice all week, rookie Tyson Bagent is set to start his second game in place of the injured quarterback when the Bears take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.

Bagent, who debuted as a starter in the previous game against the Las Vegas Raiders, showed promising signs as he completed 21 of his 29 passes for 169 yards and contributed one touchdown. This victory marked a milestone for Bagent, making him the first Bears quarterback to win his debut since Craig Krenzel back in 2004.

Despite Fields' absence, Bears coach Matt Eberflus expressed confidence in the progress the young quarterback has been making. Eberflus did not elaborate on whether Fields has been able to resume throwing while recovering from his thumb injury. "We're happy with where he is," said Eberflus. "Again, he's working with the trainers still this week, and we'll give a better update on Monday."

However, it's not just Fields who will be missing the upcoming game against the Chargers. Left tackle Braxton Jones, who recently returned to practice after suffering a neck injury, has been deemed "no go" by Eberflus. After being limited in practice for three days, Jones remains on injured reserve, leaving a significant gap on the offensive line for the Bears.

The Bears will have to rely on Bagent's continued improvement and the rest of the team's performance to secure another victory against the Chargers. As fans eagerly anticipate Field's return, his progress and potential return dates will be closely monitored.

The Bears-Chargers matchup on Sunday night will undoubtedly be a challenging test for the rookie quarterback and the entire team. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for the Bears' season moving forward.