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Case Keenum Leads Bears to 27-7 Monday Night Upset Over Eagles

Keenum's three-touchdown night with Chicago forcing three turnovers revealed Philadelphia's second-half collapse, prompting scrutiny of the Eagles' coaching and injury management.

Overview

  • The Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-7 on Monday night after third-string quarterback Case Keenum, filling in for an injured Caleb Williams, completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, threw two touchdown passes and scored on a quarterback sneak.
  • Chicago's defense created three takeaways, including rookie Dillon Thieneman's end-zone interception of Andy Dalton and a key T. J. Edwards interception on fourth-and-5, which flipped momentum and kept Philadelphia off the scoreboard in the second half.
  • The Eagles opened the third quarter with three consecutive three-and-outs and totaled just 62 yards after halftime, a collapse that featured a Tank Bigsby fumble, multiple penalties and two interceptions that cost scoring opportunities.
  • Coach Nick Sirianni publicly said he regretted a fourth-and-1 decision late in the third quarter, and the loss has intensified questions about the Eagles' situational play-calling and how the team manages injuries to quarterbacks and the offensive line.
  • With both teams now 2-1, the result highlights the value of experienced depth and play-calling adaptability for Chicago and sets up a short-term test for the Eagles to correct turnovers, penalties and coaching decisions before their next game.