Overview
- Johnson confirmed on Oct. 5 that Tyson Bagent will start at Green Bay in Week 5 after Chicago’s 23-12 win over the Jets on Oct. 4.
- To push back at media leaks about the Week 4 starter, Johnson had Case Keenum take a ceremonial one-snap start before Bagent took over for the rest of the game.
- Bagent completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards with one interception in the Week 4 victory, and Johnson said the quarterback had earned the right to remain the team’s No. 2.
- Keenum produced a standout 247-yard, multi-touchdown performance the prior week but did not displace Bagent because Johnson relied on the depth-chart decision made in training camp and practice evaluation.
- With starter Caleb Williams sidelined by a Grade-2 hamstring strain, the Bears have leaned on a run-first attack and improved defense to reach 3-1, and the coming game at Green Bay will test Bagent against a pressure-heavy Packers defense.