Keenum leads Bears past Eagles in 27-7 rout — SkimNews
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- Case Keenum became the second-oldest quarterback in Bears history to win a start at 38 years and 223 days, leading Chicago to its largest 'Monday Night Football' win since 2010 with a 20-point margin.
- Keenum accounted for three touchdowns and zero turnovers, completing 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and exploiting Philadelphia’s blitz-heavy defense by going 11-of-11 for 145 yards and two scores when extra rushers were sent.
- Ben Johnson credited Keenum’s preparation and leadership, noting he ran the final quarterback meeting solo the night before the game, outlining every play without coaching input.
- The Bears improved to 2-1 without Week 1 starter Caleb Williams, who is sidelined three to four weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, while backup Tyson Bagent remained in concussion protocol.
- Keenum joined Ryan Fitzpatrick as the only quarterbacks to win starts with seven different franchises, cementing his role as a reliable veteran after coming out of retirement at Johnson’s request in 2025.
Why it matters: Teams starting non-Week 1 quarterbacks are now 6-0 this season—the best such record through three weeks since the 1970 merger—making Keenum’s success not just a personal triumph but part of a broader trend where backup QBs are outperforming expectations under pressure. This shifts short-term competitive balance across the league, benefiting teams like Chicago that have invested in experienced depth.
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