The Chicago Bears secured a dominant 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in a Monday Night Football matchup on September 28, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. Playing without starting quarterback Caleb Williams, who was sidelined due to a right hamstring injury, the Bears turned to 38-year-old veteran and third-string quarterback Case Keenum to anchor the offense.
Keenum delivered a stellar performance in his first regular-season start in over 1,000 days. The 14-year journeyman completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding a 1-yard rushing score in the fourth quarter. With the win, both teams moved to a 2-1 record on the young season. Chicago successfully protected the football and avoided any turnovers under head coach Ben Johnson’s leadership.
Case Keenum Shines in First Start Since 2023
Stepping in for the injured Williams, Keenum put together a masterclass in game management and execution. He joined Ryan Fitzpatrick as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to win starts for seven different franchises. Keenum wasted no time setting the tone, orchestrating an 11-play opening drive that he capped with an 8-yard shovel pass to rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III for the game’s first score.
Chicago’s offense clicked throughout the evening, outgaining Philadelphia 375 total yards to 248. Wide receiver Kalif Raymond also caught a deep 41-yard touchdown pass from Keenum in the second half, finishing the game with six receptions for 90 yards. Burden contributed seven catches for 61 yards, while running back D’Andre Swift added 84 rushing yards on 20 carries against his former team.
Eagles Offense Stymied by Bears Defense
Philadelphia struggled to find any offensive rhythm against a swarming Chicago defense. The Eagles were held to just 248 total yards, went 2-for-11 on third and fourth-down conversions, and committed three costly turnovers. Philadelphia’s only points of the night came at the end of the first half when quarterback Jalen Hurts executed a signature goal-line sneak as time expired.
Hurts completed 16 of 25 passes for 153 yards, but threw a crucial third-quarter interception to former teammate T.J. Edwards that effectively dashed any hopes of a comeback. Earlier in the second quarter, Hurts briefly exited the game to undergo a concussion evaluation after absorbing a late hit along the sideline by linebacker D’Marco Jackson. During his brief absence, backup Andy Dalton entered the game and threw an interception into the end zone, picked off by rookie safety Dillon Thieneman.
Game Statistics and Team Notes
- Final Score: Chicago Bears 27, Philadelphia Eagles 7
- Date & Venue: September 28, 2026, Soldier Field, Chicago
- Case Keenum Stats: 24/34 passing, 247 yards, 2 passing TDs, 1 rushing TD, 0 interceptions
- Jalen Hurts Stats: 16/25 passing, 153 yards, 0 passing TDs, 1 interception, 1 rushing TD
- Time of Possession: Chicago 36:53, Philadelphia 23:07
The win gives the Bears valuable breathing room as Williams continues his rehabilitation without pressure to rush back. Looking ahead to Week 4, the Chicago Bears are scheduled to host the New York Jets on Sunday, October 3, at Soldier Field. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles will return home to face the Los Angeles Rams.
