Justin Fields Fantasy Outlook for Week 18: Should you start or sit the Chicago Bears QB?

Justin Fields has enjoyed a sensational season with the Chicago Bears so far. However, it appears that the quarterback's campaign may have been cut short ahead of the team's final regular season game.

Fields injured his hip in last week's matchup against the Detroit Lions and has been ruled out for the clash against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Hence, you should steer clear of picking him in your fantasy team for Week 18.

The Bears will finish fourth in the NFC North division as they have managed only three wins while losing 13 games this season. Matt Eberflus' side have struggled defensively, conceding the most points among all NFL teams over the course of the campaign.

With Fields unavailable for selection in the Bears' season finale, Nathan Peterman will take center stage. The quarterback hasn't played for Chicago since 2018 but will start against the Vikings.

Justin Fields stats in the 2022-23 NFL season

Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields

Justin Fields has racked up a total of 2,242 passing yards with 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He also added 1,143 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground across 15 games.

The 23-year-old has racked up an impressive 295.98 fantasy points, at 19.7 FPPG. It's only his second season in the NFL, but the quarterback has led the front for Chicago.

Fields has shown great promise and the Bears will certainly look to build a team around him in the future. However, he will not feature in Week 18 and fantasy football managers should avoid picking him for this weekend.

Here are some other top quarterbacks that can land you some big fantasy points in the final round of regular-season games instead:

• Tom Brady
• Josh Allen
• Patrick Mahomes
• Dak Prescott
• Joe Burrow
• Russell Wilson
• Baker Mayfield
• Brock Purdy