Eagles face Bears in Week 3 Monday Night Football matchup

What we know

1 The Philadelphia Eagles played the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Monday, Sept. 28.

2 The game was part of NFL Week 3 and broadcast as Monday Night Football.

3 Chicago scored a touchdown on its opening drive, according to Yahoo Sports.

4 Pregame coverage focused on the starting quarterback question for the Bears, according to the New York Post.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears met at Soldier Field in Chicago on Monday, Sept. 28, in the final game of the NFL's Week 3 schedule, according to center outlets.

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Chicago scored a touchdown on a dominant opening drive, according to Yahoo Sports.

According to the New York Post, much of the pregame attention centered on which player would start at quarterback for the Bears.

The game was broadcast as part of ESPN's Monday Night Football, with outlets including Billboard and the New York Post publishing guides on how to watch it online.

How each side covered it

Center

3 outlets

Center outlets provided live updates, noting Chicago scored a touchdown on its opening drive.
Center outlets also published viewing guides for the Monday Night Football broadcast.

“Chicago scores TD on dominant opening drive” — Yahoo Sports

Right

1 outlet

Right-leaning coverage highlighted uncertainty over who would start at quarterback for the Bears.
Right-leaning outlets also provided information on how to watch the game for free.

“Who will start at quarterback for the Bears?” — New York Post

Questions readers ask

What happened between the Eagles and Bears?

The Philadelphia Eagles played the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Monday, Sept. 28, in a Week 3 NFL matchup broadcast as Monday Night Football.

Who scored first in the Eagles vs. Bears game?

According to Yahoo Sports, the Chicago Bears scored a touchdown on a dominant opening drive.

What was the main storyline heading into the game?

According to the New York Post, the main storyline was which player would start at quarterback for the Chicago Bears.

Where was the game played?

The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the Chicago Bears.

Sources · 4 outlet reports

BillboardCenter‘Monday Night Football’ 2026: How to Watch the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears Game Live Online Free
UPICenterPhoto: Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears in Chicago - CHI20260928105
Yahoo SportsCenterHow to Watch Unbeaten Eagles Play Bears on MNF: Kickoff Time, TV & Odds
New York PostRight-leaningWhere to watch Eagles vs. Bears live for free on Monday Night Football

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