Case Keenum walked into Monday night as a name plenty of fans probably hadn’t thought about in a while. By the end of the Bears’ win over the Eagles, he had put himself right in the middle of the conversation.
With Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury, Keenum got the start eight days after Williams was hurt and delivered a performance that looked nothing like a quarterback who hadn’t started since 2023. He threw two touchdown passes, ran for another, and helped Chicago pull off a victory few saw coming.
That three-touchdown night already puts Keenum on level ground with some familiar franchise quarterbacks. In his first start of the season, he matched or topped the season totals of Justin Herbert, C.J. Stroud, Daniel Jones and Baker Mayfield, while also tripling Drake Maye’s touchdown total in one game.
Here’s how the numbers stack up:
Case Keenum - 3 total TDs
Justin Herbert - 3
C.J. Stroud - 3
Daniel Jones - 3
Baker Mayfield - 3
Drake Maye - 1
The Bears got the full package from Keenum against an Eagles defense regarded as a strong unit. He finished 24 of 34 for 247 yards, with two passing touchdowns and one rushing score. The 38-year-old had gone more than 1,000 days without regular-season action before stepping in and making it look easy.
Keenum’s outing came with a little extra context around Chicago’s quarterback room, too. Tyson Bagent began the season as Williams’ backup and might have been the choice on Monday night if not for a concussion. With a short week ahead, the Bears now have a decision to make for Week 4, and if Williams still isn’t ready, it would be hard to argue against Keenum getting another turn.
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