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Case Keenum Leads Bears to 27-7 Upset Over Eagles

Keenum’s efficient three-touchdown performance and Chicago’s three takeaways create a short-term quarterback solution for the Bears while exposing tackling and communication breakdowns on Philadelphia’s defense.

Overview

  • The Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-7 at Soldier Field on Monday night, with Case Keenum completing 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, throwing two touchdowns and scoring a rushing TD.
  • Keenum started because Caleb Williams was sidelined by a hamstring and Tyson Bagent had only just cleared concussion protocol, and his play has put him in line to remain the starter while Williams heals.
  • Chicago’s defense forced three takeaways and opened the second half with three straight three-and-outs, limiting the Eagles to 62 second-half yards and helping the Bears seize control of the game.
  • Jalen Hurts was checked for a possible concussion and briefly left the game, and backup Andy Dalton threw a critical end-zone interception to Dillon Thieneman that ended a red-zone Eagles drive.
  • The loss deepens scrutiny of Philadelphia’s defense after repeated missed tackles and coverage mistakes and raises near-term stakes for coach Nick Sirianni as the Eagles prepare for a short-week game against the Rams.