Eagles struggle defensively in loss to Bears in Week 3 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles faced a challenging matchup against the Chicago Bears on September 30, 2026, resulting in a 27-7 defeat. Eagles' defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's unit surrendered significant passing yards as Case Keenum completed 24 of 34 attempts for 247 yards and two touchdowns without any sacks. The Bears controlled the ball for nearly 37 minutes, with their running game averaging 3.7 yards per carry. While Fangio's defense had moments of individual success, overall tackling and communication issues were apparent throughout the game, raising concerns about the team's defensive strategy moving forward.
- •Eagles lost 27-7 to the Bears in Week 3.
- •Case Keenum threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Eagles' defense failed to record a sack during the game.
- •Bears controlled possession for nearly 37 minutes.
- •Concerns raised about tackling and defensive communication.
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