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Justin Fields Injury History & Updates

Basic StatsJustin Fields’s Basic Stats

Justin Fields
ADP: N/A
Bye: 9
Experience: 3
Age: 25.6
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 228
40 Time: 4.51

Injury PredictorJustin Fields's Injury Guide

Very High Risk

Chance of Injury in 2024

86.6%

% chance misses at least 2 quarters

Chance of Injury per Game

11.2%

1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

Projected Games Missed 2024

3.40

Durability

5.00

Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly SIP Logo

Injury History

Date League Injury Details
Nov 30, 2019 Non-NFL Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 Fields re-aggravated the sprained MCL during the third quarter of Ohio State sophomore's game at Michigan. He managed to complete the game
Nov 23, 2019 Non-NFL Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 Fields sustained the sprained MCL during the game against Penn State. He was available for the next game
Jan 1, 2021 Non-NFL Chest Rib Sprain/Pull Unspecified Fields sustained a rib injury in the second quarter of Ohio State's Sugar Bowl semifinal matchup vs. Clemson.
Dec 19, 2020 Non-NFL Hand Thumb Sprain Fields had a right thumb sprain in the Big Ten Championship in December 2020.
Aug 18, 2021 NFL Inguinal Groin Pull Grade 1 Fields was bothered by groin soreness ahead of the preseason game against Buffalo
Nov 21, 2021 NFL Chest Rib Fracture Fields suffered multiple cracked ribs in Chicago’s Week 11 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Nov 20, 2022 NFL Shoulder A/C Joint Separation Fields played through the injury in Week 11. He missed Week 12.
Jan 1, 2023 NFL Inguinal Hip Strain Fields had an MRI, which revealed the strain. He missed Week 18.
Oct 15, 2023 NFL Hand Thumb Dislocation Fields dislocated his right thumb in Week 6 vs. the Vikings. He missed four games.

Basic StatsJustin Fields's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Fields retains modest value in dynasty because he’s an instant lineup option if he ever starts another game. And he’s fine as a high-ceiling QB3 in best ball. But he'll need to win the starting job away from Russell Wilson this summer.

What We Learned Last Year

  • Fields showed some passing improvement in his third season … but not enough.
  • His 67.2 Pro Football Focus passing grade marked a significant improvement vs. 2022 but still ranked just 25th among QBs with 100+ dropbacks – behind Kenny Pickett, among others.
  • A career-low average target depth likely helped produce a career-high adjusted completion rate. That also ranked 25th at the position (just ahead of Matthew Stafford and C.J. Stroud, to be fair).
  • Fields remained a stellar runner. Even at 1.8 fewer yards per carry and 25.7 fewer per game than the year before, Fields finished second among QBs in rushing yards – despite missing four games and half of a fifth.

What to Expect in 2024

  • His stats don’t matter all that much, because the events of this offseason tell us a lot about what we should expect from Fields in 2024: not much.
  • It was one thing for Chicago to quit on him in favor of a QB (Caleb Williams) near-universally viewed as a significant upgrade.
    • But the rest of the league basically said “no thanks” as well. The Bears got only a 2025 conditional sixth-round pick. (Can become a fourth based on playing time.)
    • You can say what you want about how Chicago mishandled the timing or tried to help Fields by sending him to the team he wanted. If any team were hopeful for Fields’ future or viewed him as a potential 2024 starter, he would have garnered more market interest.
  • If Fields does make it onto the field – by Russell Wilson injury or otherwise – he’ll remain a strong fantasy bet simply by virtue of his rushing.

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Russell Wilson, QB PIT

2:59pm EDT 9/5/24

Russell Wilson Limited in Thursday's Practice with Calf Tightness

Steelers QB Russell Wilson was limited in Thursday's practice with the calf tightness that has been bothering him throughout training camp. HC Mike Tomlin confirmed that Wilson was limited, but would not comment on when they were informed of the tightness. Wilson will be further evaluated by the Steelers medical staff.

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Steelers QB Russell Wilson missed his second straight day of practice Friday because of injury. HC Mike Tomlin downplayed what's being reported as "calf tightness," saying the team wants "to keep a minor thing from becoming major."

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Bears QB Justin Fields (thumb) put in a full week of practice and isn’t listed on the final Week 11 injury report. He’ll be back for Sunday’s game against the Lions after missing the past four. Fields carries elevated risk coming off the throwing-thumb injury. But the full practices are encouraging. And, of course, Fields derives much of his fantasy value from his rushing production. See where he sits in the Week 11 QB Rankings.

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Bears QB Justin Fields (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. It's confirmation that he's on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Lions -- and a good sign that the thumb shouldn't be a major factor. See where Fields sits in the Week 11 QB Rankings.

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Bears QB Justin Fields (thumb) is expected to return for Sunday's game vs. the Lions, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Fields has been out since hurting his right thumb in Week 6. As long as he proves he's regained enough grip strength in practice this week, per Rapoport, he'll be cleared to return. Fields posted massive 335-4-1 and 282-4-0 passing lines in his last two healthy games -- although they came in superb matchups against the Broncos and Commanders. He's also remained a major contributor on the ground, averaging 7.8 carries and 39.5 rushing yards per game. Fields will be a risk/reward Week 11 fantasy play coming off the throwing-thumb injury. See where he sits in the Week 11 Rankings.

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