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Case Keenum plays for Bears in front of his children on MNF

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:34 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Case Keenum plays for Bears in front of his children on MNF

Summary

Case Keenum is returning to the NFL, playing for the Chicago Bears against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. This game holds special significance for Keenum, as it's the first time he is playing in front of his children. Stepping in as the starting quarterback due to injuries to Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent, Keenum quickly connected with Luther Burden for an early touchdown, putting Chicago ahead 7-0. This marks Keenum's ninth team in his NFL career and his first game in over a thousand days.

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Key Details

•Keenum started due to injuries to top quarterbacks Williams and Bagent.
•He scored an early touchdown pass to Burden for a 7-0 lead.
•This is Keenum's first NFL game in 1,009 days.
•The game is ongoing as the Bears face the Eagles.

Latest Updates

1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Bears news: Why playing in front of his kids 'means everything' for Case Keenum

What they're saying

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Case Keenum has produced quite the NFL journeyman career. But Keenum feels ready to “run through a brick wall ” for the Chicago Bears and head coach Ben Johnson. Yet taking on the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday took on a big family meaning for Keenum. ESPN Monday Night Football sideline reporter Laura Rutledge reminded Keenum it’s been 1,009 days […] The post Bears news: Why playing in front of his kids 'means everything' for Case Keenum appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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