Overview
- The Bears beat the Eagles 27-7 on Monday and improved to 2-1 as Case Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, threw two touchdown passes and added a rushing score.
- Analysts reported that Johnson changed personnel usage — leaning more on 11-personnel after early-season work with 13 — to shorten Keenum’s reads and lower his average time to throw.
- Chicago’s defense forced three turnovers and held Philadelphia to 248 total yards with just 62 yards after halftime, a sequence that flipped field position and limited Eagles possessions.
- Players and commentators credited Johnson’s game plan: Keenum called the coach 'cooking' after the game and Cam Newton labeled the performance a 'masterclass' on his podcast.
- The win highlights the value of roster depth, puts Johnson’s pragmatic play calling under the microscope, and sets the stage for Chicago’s Week 4 home game against the New York Jets on Oct. 4 as the team considers how Caleb Williams will rejoin the offense.