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QB3 Keenum's Extraordinary Effort Lifts Bears Over Eagles

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Case Keenum's 'extraordinary' effort lifted the Chicago Bears to a 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, marking his first start in 1,009 days. At 38 years and 223 days old, Keenum became the second-oldest quarterback in franchise history to win a start, accounting for three touchdowns and zero turnovers. With Caleb Williams dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain expected to sideline him 3-4 weeks and Tyson Bagent not clearing concussion protocol until Sunday, the Bears turned to their third-string quarterback.

Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns, leading an 11-play, 66-yard opening drive capped by an 8-yard touchdown to Luther Burden III. He also connected with Kalif Raymond on a 41-yard touchdown and scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak. Keenum tied Ryan Fitzpatrick for most career starting victories in NFL history with seven.

Coach Ben Johnson praised Keenum's 'extraordinary job,' noting the Bears' 20-point win was their largest on Monday Night Football since 2010.