ANDY DALTON NEWS

Andy Dalton finds Damien Williams on wheel route for 23-yard TD RB Damien Williams runs a wheel route and hauls in an Andy Dalton throw for a 23-yard touchdown to put the Bears up by two scores.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears QB Andy Dalton will start season finale with Fields sidelined by COVID-19 Andy Dalton will start Sunday's season finale against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Bears head coach Matt Nagy...

JANUARY 8, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Andy Dalton: 'There's been a lot of growth for me as a person and as a player' ' Press Conference Quarterback Andy Dalton addresses the media on Friday at Halas Hall via Zoom.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Named for Week 18 start Dalton will start Sunday's game in Minnesota, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Matt Nagy suggested as much earlier in the week and confirmed it Friday afternoon. Justin Fields was on track to return from an ankle injury for the season finale, only to land on the reserve/COVID-19 list and give Dalton another start in what could be his final appearance for the Bears. The Chicago offense is in good health apart from Fields, with no other starters on the final injury report, COVID list or injured reserve.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bears place quarterback Fields on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Chicago Bears have placed quarterback Justin Fields on the reserve/COVID-19 list, likely sidelining him for the finale and ending his rookie season

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Poised for second straight start Dalton is expected to make a second straight start in Sunday's season finale at Minnesota after the Bears placed Justin Fields (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Jaso...

Impact Fields is vaccinated and therefore has a chance to test out of the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocol in fewer than five days, but given the timing of his placement on the list, he'll more than likely miss a third consecutive game to end his rookie campaign. Along with Fields, Dalton was sidelined Week 16 in Seattle due to a small fracture non-throwing hand, but the latter stepped back into the lineup for the Bears' Week 17 win over the Giants. Over his seven appearances (five starts) this season, Dalton has completed 61.7 percent of his throws for 6.3 yards per attempt and a 7:7 TD:INT while carrying 15 times for 69 yards.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench for finale Dalton is set to return to a backup role with Justin Fields (ankle) named as the starter for Week 18 against Minnesota, ESPN's Jesse Rogers reports.

Impact It was a disappointing season overall for both Dalton and Fields, but with some promising signs at the end, including last week's blowout win over the Giants in what might be Dalton's last taste of action with the Bears. The 34-year-old QB is scheduled for unrestricted free agency in the offseason, and there's no guarantee of another shot at a Week 1 starting job.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bears' Nagy focused on ending year with win, not his future

Matt Nagy could be coaching the Chicago Bears for the final time when they finish the season at Minnesota on Sunday

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Even with veteran Glennon, Giants struggle again on offense

Mike Glennon dropped back on the game’s first play from scrimmage, and pretty much everything went downhill for the veteran quarterback and the struggling Giants from there

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jahns: Bears' QB decisions come full circle as Andy Dalton defeats Mike Glennon in front of Jay Cutler and Justin Fields Giants quarterback Mike Glennon had an awful game against the Bears, his former team, on Sunday at Soldier Field.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Andy Dalton on 29-3 victory: 'It was a big win for us' ' Press Conference Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton speaks with the media following Sunday's victory over the New York Giants.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Inefficient in victory Dalton completed 18 of 35 passes for 173 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Dalton connected on an early touchdown pass to Darnell Mooney, but he barely completed half of his passes in a blowout win. With the Bears unable to have consistent success on the ground, they threw the ball more than they ran it, but Dalton was unable to click with anyone other than Darnell Mooney. If Justin Fields (ankle) is unable to play in Week 18 against the Vikings, Dalton may be a fantasy option in leagues that start two quarterbacks.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn sets Bears season sacks record in 29-3 rout of Giants

Robert Quinn broke Hall of Famer Richard Dent’s franchise single-season record with his 18th sack,  and the Chicago Bears pounded the New York Giants 29-3

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lorenzo Carter sacks Andy Dalton ' Giants vs. Bears Highlights Linebacker Lorenzo Carter sacks Bears quarterback Andy Dalton in the first quarter.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots

There are four teams still in the hunt for an NFC wild-card berth

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andy Dalton: 'You have to stay ready' ' Press Conference Quarterback Andy Dalton addresses the media on Friday at Halas Hall via Zoom.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears' Fields to miss second straight game with ankle injury

Quarterback Justin Fields will likely miss his second straight game because of an ankle injury when the Chicago Bears host the New York Giants

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Nagy names Andy Dalton to start vs. Giants ' Press Conference Head coach Matt Nagy speaks with the media Friday from Halas Hall.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Andy Dalton to start for Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants The Chicago Bears will start Andy Dalton at quarterback against the New York Giants.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Named starter for Sunday Dalton will start Sunday's game against the Giants, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Justin Fields (ankle) is listed as questionable, but coach Matt Nagy said Nick Foles will serve as the No. 2 quarterback Sunday. While it's possible the plan changes for the season finale, Nagy did say earlier this week that Fields would need to be "extremely healthy" in order to play. Chicago's offense is otherwise in good shape from a health standpoint, while the Giants have two or three potential injury/virus absences on the defensive line, plus CB Adoree' Jackson (quad/illness) listed as questionable.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Where will the coaching carousel land this time?

Just like the Super Bowl, the draft and the Jets missing the playoffs, there is another ritual in every NFL season

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Andy Dalton be the starting QB for the Chicago Bears in their 2021 home finale? 3 things we learned Thursday. It looks as if the Chicago Bears will be making a quarterback change for the fifth time this season. After Nick Foles' win in an emergency s...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Chiefs visit Bengals in showdown of 2 of AFC's top teams

The Chiefs head to Cincinnati on Sunday for a showdown of teams with Super Bowl aspirations

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears, Giants look for strong finishes with changes looming

The Chicago Bears host the New York Giants on Sunday in a matchup of teams that could be in for big changes following difficult seasons

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears, Giants looking toward future late in difficult season

The Chicago Bears and New York Giants come into Sunday's game at Soldier Field with their sights set on a stronger finish as a difficult season nears its end

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS