Case Keenum stepped in for Caleb Williams to start at quarterback for the Chicago Bears on Monday night and led them to a 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns, according to the Guardian and Fox News.
Keenum also scored a rushing touchdown on a one-yard run with 7:19 left in the game, according to the Guardian. The Guardian reported the score capped a 13-play drive that took more than eight minutes off the clock.
The Bears' defense held Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense to just seven points, according to the Guardian and Yahoo Sports. Yahoo Sports described Hurts as ineffective in the loss.
Coverage across outlets noted this was Keenum's first start in nearly three years, per the Guardian, and outlets on the right suggested the performance raises questions about the timeline for Williams' return to the starting lineup.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Guardian reported Keenum passed for two touchdowns and ran for another in his first start in nearly three years.
- The Associated Press and USA Today noted Keenum's start against the Eagles, with USA Today highlighting a potential team history milestone.
- Left-leaning coverage emphasized the Bears' defense containing Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense.
“38-year-old backup Case Keenum rolls back the years to lead Bears past Eagles” — The Guardian
Center
- Yahoo Sports described Keenum's performance as exceptional and Hurts' as ineffective.
- The outlet framed the Eagles as needing to address issues before a Week 4 matchup against the Rams.
“Jalen Hurts ineffective, Case Keenum exceptional: Winners and losers from MNF” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- Fox News suggested Keenum's performance means the Bears should not rush Caleb Williams back to the starting role.
- Fox Sports characterized the game as a culture-defining win for the Bears built around Keenum's performance.
“Case Keenum's performance in win over Eagles should tell Bears this: Don't rush back Caleb Williams” — Fox News
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Bears-Eagles Monday Night Football game?
The Chicago Bears defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-7, with backup quarterback Case Keenum starting in place of Caleb Williams and throwing two touchdown passes while also rushing for a score.
Why did Case Keenum start instead of Caleb Williams?
The supplied material does not specify why Caleb Williams did not play; it only confirms that Keenum stepped in to start for Chicago.
How did Case Keenum perform in the game?
Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns, and scored a one-yard rushing touchdown, according to the Guardian and Fox News.
What did right-leaning outlets focus on after the game?
Fox News and Fox Sports focused on whether the Bears should delay Caleb Williams' return to the starting lineup given Keenum's performance in the win.
How did the Eagles' offense perform?
According to Yahoo Sports, quarterback Jalen Hurts was ineffective, and the Eagles were held to just seven points by the Bears defense.
Sources · 8 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningCase Keenum starts at quarterback for the Bears against the Eagles
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningVeteran QB Case Keenum drives Chicago to 3 touchdowns as the Bears beat the Eagles
- The GuardianLeft-leaning38-year-old backup Case Keenum rolls back the years to lead Bears past Eagles
- USA TodayLeft-leaningBears QB Case Keenum can make team history on Monday vs. Eagles
- The Japan TimesCenterThird-string QB Case Keenum guides Bears to blowout of Eagles
- Yahoo SportsCenterChicago Bears take over Monday Night Football with Case Keenum expected as quarterback
- Fox NewsRight-leaningThe Case Keenum Game: 3 Takeaways From Bears' Culture-Defining Win vs. Eagles
- Fox SportsRight-leaningThe Case Keenum Game: 3 Takeaways From Bears' Culture-Defining Win vs. Eagles