Bears defeat Eagles 27-7 with third-string quarterback Case Keenum
Chicago's third-string quarterback Case Keenum threw two touchdowns and ran for another as the Bears beat Philadelphia 27-7, improving to 2-1 on the season.
Case Keenum, playing his first NFL game since 2023, led the Chicago Bears to a 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, threw touchdown passes to Luther Burden and Kalif Raymond, and added a one-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Bears outgained the Eagles 375 to 248 yards and controlled the ball for 36 minutes, 53 seconds.
Philadelphia, also 2-1, fell behind early and never held the lead. Quarterback Jalen Hurts finished 16-of-25 for 153 yards with one interception, while rookie Dillon Thieneman recorded his first career pick. The Eagles managed only 62 yards after halftime and were penalized ten times, including four defensive penalties.
Keenum became the second quarterback, after Ryan Fitzpatrick, to win games as a starter for seven different NFL teams. Kalif Raymond led the Bears' receiving corps with six catches for 90 yards, and Luther Burden added seven receptions for 61 yards.