Case Keenum Leads Bears Past Eagles 27–7 in First Start Since 2023

Case Keenum threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score as the Chicago Bears rolled past the Philadelphia Eagles 27–7 on Monday night at Soldier Field, Reuters and NBC News (AP) reported.

It was Keenum’s first NFL appearance since December 2023 with Houston and his first start since that same season. Starter Caleb Williams was sidelined with a strained hamstring, and backup Tyson Bagent was still recovering from a concussion, thrusting the veteran into the lineup. Keenum finished 24 of 34 for 247 yards with two passing touchdowns and added a 1-yard rushing touchdown his first rushing score since 2019 turning a contingency plan into a blowout script under the lights.

Chicago improved to 2-1. Philadelphia also sits at 2-1 after a night defined by turnovers and flags. Jalen Hurts completed 16 of 25 passes for 153 yards with an interception and scored on the ground; Saquon Barkley managed 82 yards on 15 carries. The Eagles committed three turnovers and were flagged 10 times as the Bears’ defense forced three takeaways, including a late third-quarter interception by Xavier Edwards that helped seal the result.

Keenums supporting cast delivered in bunches. Raymond hauled in six catches for 90 yards and a touchdown, and Luther Burden scored on an 8-yard shovel pass. Cairo Santos added a 29-yard field goal as Chicagos offense stayed on schedule even with its top two quarterbacks unavailable. The contrast with Philadelphias self-inflicted wounds penalties stacked on turnovers — defined the second half more than any single explosive play.

Guys made plays all over the field, Keenum said after the game, according to AP via NBC News, praising the offensive line and receivers for keeping Philadelphia off balance. For readers following NFL storylines on Sports, the win underscored how thin Chicagos quarterback room was — and how quickly a third-string veteran can change a Monday night narrative when the starters are unavailable. Soldier Field’s home crowd got a reminder that depth charts can rewrite a weeks expectations overnight.

Verified facts as of Sept. 29 reports: Bears 27, Eagles 7 at Soldier Field; Keenum 24/34, 247 yards, two passing TDs, one rushing TD; first NFL appearance since December 2023; Williams (hamstring) and Bagent (concussion) out; Chicago and Philadelphia both 2-1; Hurts 16/25 for 153 with an INT and a rush TD; Barkley 82 yards on 15 carries; Raymond 6/90/TD; Burden 8-yard shovel TD; Edwards INT late Q3; Santos 29-yard FG; Philly three turnovers and 10 penalties; defense recorded three takeaways. Whether Williams returns next week will decide if Keenums night becomes a footnote or the start of a longer bridge stretch.