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Case Keenum steps in for Bears as quarterback battle looms

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 5:32 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Case Keenum steps in for Bears as quarterback battle looms

Summary

Case Keenum started for the Chicago Bears on October 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles after Caleb Williams sustained a hamstring injury in Week 2. Keenum performed well, passing for 247 yards with two touchdowns, following Tyson Bagent's concussion. Both Bagent and Keenum are candidates for the starting role in the upcoming game against the New York Jets. Keenum expressed confidence in his abilities and adaptability amid the uncertainty surrounding the quarterback situation.

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Status Watch

•Keenum thrown for 247 yards and three touchdowns against the Eagles.
•Caleb Williams is sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
•Tyson Bagent was cleared but remains a concussion concern.
•Upcoming game against the New York Jets on October 8.
•Keenum emphasizes a mindset built for volatile situations.

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5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Case Keenum explains how he's 'built' for Bears' quarterback situation

What they're saying

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Following his excellence vs. the Eagles, Case Keenum's status as Bears starting QB is up in the air. That doesn't seem to be a problem for him.
— Yahoo Sports

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