Andy Dalton

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports "initial exams" on Andy Dalton's injured knee don't reveal an ACL tear.

Fantasy Impact

Additionally, those initial exams didn't show any damage to his MCL. As of now he has been diagnosed with a bone bruise, but he'll undergo an MRI on Monday. Bears coach Matt Nagy made it a point to note that Dalton is still the team's starter when healthy.

Per Ian Rapoport, Bears QB Andy Dalton (knee) will undergo MRI on Monday. Head coach Matt Nagy is "pretty sure Andy Dalton did not suffer an ACL injury."

Fantasy Impact

After exiting with a knee injury on Sunday against the Bengals, Dalton will get an MRI on his knee of Monday. Head coach Matt Nagy is "pretty sure Andy Dalton did not suffer an ACL injury." Justin Fields will start in place of Dalton if he is to miss any time. Fields is likely to slot in as a top-20 QB in fantasy raising the stock of Darnell Mooney who saw a team high eight targets with him at QB on Sunday.

Per team, QB Andy Dalton (knee) is doubtful to return vs the Bengals

Fantasy Impact

After exiting the game at multiple points with a non-contact knee injury, Bears QB Andy Dalton is doubtful to return. Backup rookie Justin Fields will start in his place. Allen Robinson, Darnell Mooney, and David Montgomery all take big leaps in fantasy if Fields is the starter for a pro longed period.

Bears QB Andy Dalton (knee) is questionable to return in Week 2 against the Bengals.

Fantasy Impact

Dalton was in and out of the game for a bit, but he's now back in the locker room. Justin Fields will fill in for the time being.

Chicago Bears Andy 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.

Fantasy 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. Rookie QB Justin Fields will likely takeover the starting job sooner rather than later. If that is the case, every option on the Bears core will take a leap forward in fantasy.