ANDY DALTON NEWS

For Bears, Dalton-Fields debate continues after loss to Rams

The debate continues in Chicago over whether Andy Dalton or Justin Fields should be the Bears’ starting quarterback

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Halas Intrigue Episode 177: Breaking down a blowout loss Some things were surprising, and some were very familiar in the Bears’ 34-14 loss to the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

Bears rookie QB Fields scores touchdown in NFL debut

Justin Fields operated with a calm and cool demeanor with the limited snaps that he got

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two turnovers in losing effort Dalton completed 27 of 38 pass attempts for 206 yards, no touchdowns, an interception and a lost fumble in Sunday's 34-14 loss to the Rams.

Impact Dalton struggled mightily against the Rams defense, averaging a paltry 5.4 yards per attempt. It was an incredibly tough matchup, so all the blame can't be placed on the veteran quarterback. Justin Fields did enter the game a few times (similar to how Trey Lance did for San Francisco in Week 1), and he managed to score the only touchdown a Chicago quarterback was credited with. Perhaps the Bears' offense would be more dynamic with the rookie under center, but the team may opt to give Dalton another shot against the Bengals, who are not as imposing defensively as the Rams, next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Praising faintly: Andy Dalton better than expected in Bears' loss Rookie Justin Fields scores his first NFL touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

NFL Today, Week 1

NFL Today, Week 1

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why isn't Justin Fields starting? Bears shelter rookie QB behind starter Andy Dalton Dalton led the Bears to six points on nine drives in the preseason.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pick-Six: 17th game puts some NFL records within reach

Derrick Henry now has an extra game to help him surpass Eric Dickerson’s 37-year-old rushing record

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Egger: Joe Burrow erases the 'Andy Dalton Face,' but the Bengals still don't The former QB was the piece often limiting the rest of the team. It now seems to be the other way around in Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bears vs. Rams: Andy Dalton, Matthew Stafford debut on new teams, plus key matchups, game picks Fans finally get to see what the 2021 Bears and Andy Dalton look like Sunday night. We break down the matchups and make our game picks.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Veteran QBs Stafford, Dalton debut when Rams host Bears

Two accomplished, 33-year-old veteran quarterbacks are making their debuts with new teams Sunday night at SoFi Stadium

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andy Dalton won't 'look over his shoulder' at Justin Fields regarding Bears quarterback starts Andy Dalton was named starting quarterback for the Bears' season opener on Sunday night. He says he won't be bothered by fans waiting for Ju...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bears breakdown: Scouts assess Justin Fields, Andy Dalton, David Montgomery and the rest of Chicago's roster Four talent evaluators from around the NFL give their thoughts on how each position group shapes up heading into the season.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bears' Dalton focused on Rams defense, not Justin Fields

Chicago Bears veteran quarterback Andy Dalton has plenty to worry about from the Los Angeles Rams defense and Aaron Donald on Sunday night in the season opener, but there could als...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears QB Andy Dalton isn't looking over his shoulder at rookie Justin Fields Ahead of the Bears’ Week 1 game vs. Rams, Andy Dalton is focused on the opportunity in front of him, not the franchise QB behind him.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Bears' Robinson: Motivation's same despite no multiyear deal

Chicago Bears star receiver Allen Robinson insists a contract negotiation that left him playing this season on the franchise tag rather than a multiyear deal didn’t give him a chip...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL odds: 5 underdogs you need to bet on in Week 1

The Week 1 NFL betting market is not as straightforward as it looks to be, Jason McIntyre writes.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Chiefs, Bucs loom as Super Bowl LVI favorites as 2021 NFL season begins

As the 2021 NFL season arrives, Geoff Schwartz says don't be surprised if we see a Chiefs-Bucs rematch in the Super Bowl.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

If fans accept that Andy Dalton is the Chicago Bears starting QB over Justin Fields, here's the next question: How much patience will Matt Nagy show him? If Andy Dalton plays the way the Chicago Bears say he still can, then this isn’t going to be complicated. But what if the offense under Dalt...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Rodgers return has Packers aiming higher than NFC North

Green Bay's division rivals undoubtedly had their hopes up that quarterback Aaron Rodgers would not return to the only franchise he's ever played for

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears GM stands by decision to go with Dalton over Fields

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace is standing by the decision to open the season with veteran Andy Dalton as the starting quarterback rather than prized rookie Justin Fields

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

While Fields waits, Bears going with Dalton at QB for now

The Chicago Bears are counting on Justin Fields to develop into the franchise quarterback Mitchell Trubisky never became

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including the bar set high for Andy Dalton and Justin Fields running the scout team Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton is eager to get to Week 1 to see what the full-strength offense can do in a game after limited time to...

AUGUST 30, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM