Case Keenum's performance in win over Eagles should tell Bears this: Don't rush back Caleb Williams
Case Keenum finished 24-of-34 with two passing touchdowns and a rushing score, raising a key question about Caleb Williams' return timeline.
TL;DR
- Case Keenum, at 38 years old, started at quarterback for the Chicago Bears and led them to a 27-7 win against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Keenum's performance included 24 completions on 34 attempts for 247 yards, two passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown.
- The win demonstrated the effectiveness of head coach Ben Johnson's offense and suggests the Bears should not rush Caleb Williams' return from injury.
- Tyson Bagent was Keenum's backup, having cleared concussion protocol, but Johnson chose to start Keenum for the primetime matchup.
- The Eagles, now 2-0, were handed their first loss of the season, with Jalen Hurts completing 16 of 25 passes for 153 yards and a rushing touchdown, along with an interception.