Case Keenum leads Bears to victory over Eagles; Caleb Williams' return delayed

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Case Keenum leads Bears to victory over Eagles; Caleb Williams' return delayed
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In a surprising performance, Case Keenum led the Chicago Bears to a 27-7 win against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 28. Keenum, stepping in for the injured Caleb Williams, completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, with two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Williams is recovering from a Grade 2 hamstring strain, typically a three to four-week recovery. Given Keenum's successful outing, Bears management is considering allowing Williams more time to heal. The Bears are set to face the New York Jets next week, with no confirmed starter yet for that game.

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  • •Case Keenum passed for 247 yards and three touchdowns.
  • •Caleb Williams is sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
  • •The Bears are facing the New York Jets next week.
  • •Keenum is now the oldest player to rush for a touchdown in Bears' history.
  • •Head coach Ben Johnson has not announced a Week 4 starter yet.
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  • 7:10 PMCBS NFL — Case Keenum's performance vs. Eagles shows Bears shouldn't rush Caleb Williams' return from injury
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Keenum surprised everyone with his primetime performance, and he should give Chicago time to get Williams back to full strength

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