Case Keenum Leads Bears to 27-7 Victory Over Eagles in Monday Night Start
- Case Keenum passed for two touchdowns and scored another on the ground in his first start in almost three years, leading the Chicago Bears to a 27-7 victory...
- According to reporting by the Associated Press, the veteran quarterback was 24 for 34 for 247 yards.
- The Bears turned to Keenum after starter Caleb Williams was sidelined with a right hamstring injury.
Case Keenum passed for two touchdowns and scored another on the ground in his first start in almost three years, leading the Chicago Bears to a 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, September 28, 2026. Stepping in for the injured Caleb Williams, Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards to help the Bears move to a 2-1 record.
Keenum’s Return to the Starting Lineup
According to reporting by the Associated Press, the veteran quarterback was 24 for 34 for 247 yards. He also contributed a 1-yard rushing touchdown with 7:19 left, a play that finalized a 13-play drive consuming over eight minutes of clock. This appearance was Keenum’s first game action since he started for Houston in a 36-22 loss to Cleveland on December 24, 2023.
The Bears turned to Keenum after starter Caleb Williams was sidelined with a right hamstring injury. Tyson Bagent served as the backup quarterback after clearing the NFL’s concussion protocol on Sunday. Wide receiver Kalif Raymond provided a significant target for Keenum, recording six receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown.
Eagles Offensive Struggles and Personnel Changes
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts finished the night 16 for 25 for 153 yards with one interception. During the second quarter, Hurts was pulled from the game to undergo a concussion evaluation after absorbing a late hit along the sideline from Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson. Backup Andy Dalton entered the game in his place and was intercepted by rookie Dillon Thieneman in the end zone with 6:14 left.
Though Hurts returned to score on a quarterback sneak as time expired in the first half, the Eagles’ offense was unable to find momentum in the final two periods. Philadelphia, now 2-1 on the season, finished the game with three turnovers and failed to record a single takeaway for the third consecutive game. Running back Saquon Barkley provided the bulk of the Philadelphia ground game, carrying the ball 15 times for 82 yards.
Game Statistics and Injury Reports
Chicago controlled the game through a balanced offensive effort, finishing with 24 first downs and 128 total rushing yards. The Bears’ scoring began with an 8-yard shovel pass from Keenum to Luther Burden on the opening drive, followed by a 41-yard touchdown pass to an open Raymond in the second half. Defensively, linebacker T.J. Edwards recorded an interception off Hurts late in the third quarter.
The game saw two notable injuries for the Bears. Left tackle Braxton Jones left the contest with 10:22 remaining in the third quarter due to a knee injury. Raymond, who was essential to the passing game, was shaken up on a punt return with 3:12 left in the third quarter but was able to return to the field.
Upcoming Schedule
Following the Monday night result, both teams prepare for their next opponents on Sunday. The Philadelphia Eagles are scheduled to host the Los Angeles Rams, while the Chicago Bears will host the New York Jets at home.