Bears upset Eagles 27-7 as Keenum shines in first start since 2023
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 27-7 on Monday Night Football, with veteran quarterback Case Keenum throwing for 247 yards and two touchdowns while the Bears' defense forced three turnovers.
Chicago rallied to a 27-7 victory over Philadelphia on Monday Night Football, marking veteran quarterback Case Keenum's first start since December 2023. Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns, adding a rushing score that made him the oldest player in Bears history to do so. He also ran the offense with a quick release, completing 14 of 20 throws in under 2.5 seconds.
The Eagles struggled to establish rhythm early, with Jalen Hurts committing an intentional grounding penalty and a fumble by Tank Bigsby on the second possession. A subsequent interception by Andy Dalton at the goal line added to Philadelphia's setbacks. Hurts later threw a short touchdown run to cut the deficit to 10-7, but the Bears' defense limited the Eagles to 153 passing yards, one interception, and 52 net yards after halftime.
Chicago's defense, which had been criticized after allowing 37 points in Week 1, forced three turnovers and held the Eagles to a single first-half score. Key plays included an early forced fumble by Austin Booker, a rookie Dillon Thieneman interception in the end zone, and a fourth-down pick by linebacker T.J. Edwards. The Bears capitalized on the turnovers with a 13-play, 52-yard touchdown drive that sealed the win.
The victory improves Chicago's standing and provides a boost to the team while quarterback Justin Fields recovers from a hamstring injury, leaving the Bears with a clear path forward for the remainder of the season.