Twitter was ruthless on Sunday after Chicago Bears starting QB Andy Dalton suffered injury and was replaced by Justin Fields.
The trending theme in Week 2 of the NFL’s regular season is unfortunately injuries. And that’s certainly something that should never be celebrated, but that’s just what Chicago Bears fans and Twitter did on Sunday after Andy Dalton suffered a knee injury and was replaced by rookie Justin Fields.
#Bears QB Andy Dalton hobbled along the sidelines and came up limping… and now Justin Fields is in.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 19, 2021
Twitter reacts to Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields replacing Andy Dalton
I get it, both Chicago Bears fans and fans of the game want to see Fields at quarterback. He’s young, exciting and exactly what the Bears needed after drafting Mitch Trubisky at No. 2 in 2017. However, injuries are easily the worst part of the game and regardless of how anyone feels about a certain player, they are never a cause for celebration.
I’m looking at you, Twitter.
Good, now Fields will play.
— LeFraud james (@lefraud_James32) September 19, 2021
— Offszn/BBallszn T (@K9Eraa) September 19, 2021
Justin Fields is starting the 2nd half because Andy Dalton got hurt. #Bears pic.twitter.com/brkjYPkchv
— Jack Cassidy (@RealJackCassidy) September 19, 2021
Me : oh Justin Fields is playing because Andy Dalton is hurt
— Elaine Shircliff (@imaraindancer) September 19, 2021
My mom the Bengals fan : *laughs and claps*
Guys, I dont think my mom has good memories of Andy Dalton
Today’s game was personal for Dalton as it was an opportunity for him to get a win versus the Cincinnati Bengals, a team that he spent nine years playing for. The league has seen plenty of Andy, but praising Fields at his expense makes no sense.
— John Pulice (@jlpulice) September 19, 2021
Good!!! That’s where he should stay on the shelf!!!
— ❌Vegas Baby🏈⚽️🏀 (@AdmirD84) September 19, 2021
https://t.co/kVpVcUXmJk pic.twitter.com/rpZclsEOD4
— VGK SZN (@vander970) September 19, 2021
let me fix that headline for you. Andy Dalton (lack of talent) doubtful to return vs Bengals or at any point this season.
— Harley Schultz (@NewClearHarley) September 19, 2021
I’m sure that Fields was ready to step-in and accept the challenge of leading Chicago’s offense, but that he wasn’t happy about it happening at Dalton’s expense. Perhaps Twitter and Bears fans need a lesson on decorum. It’s all fun and games until it’s not.