Updated
Updated · Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15
Bears Beat Browns 34-10 as Keenum Posts 158.3 Rating and 2 TDs
Updated
Updated · Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15

Bears Beat Browns 34-10 as Keenum Posts 158.3 Rating and 2 TDs

3 articles · Updated · Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15

Summary

  • Case Keenum, playing as Chicago’s third-string quarterback, went 9-of-10 for 151 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, helping turn the preseason game into a 34-10 Bears win.
  • Antwaan Randle El called plays in that half, and Keenum’s longest score was a 49-yard touchdown pass to running back Salvon Ahmed on a catch made behind the line of scrimmage.
  • Beanie Bishop, signed six days earlier, grabbed two interceptions on overthrown passes — one from Shedeur Sanders and one from Dillon Gabriel — on the same play call.
  • Four Bears left injured: Nikola Kalinic with a right knee issue, Xavier Woods with a groin injury, Ruben Hyppolite with a shoulder injury and Nephi Sewell with a concussion.
  • Ben Johnson said Montez Sweat and Braxton Jones should return to practice this week, while Kyler Gordon’s return from a calf injury remains unknown ahead of Sunday’s session at Halas Hall.

Insights

Could an unknown rookie defender who just terrorized Deshaun Watson be the missing piece to Chicago's dominant defense?
With outside teams circling, will the Bears trade their highly valued backup quarterback after his stellar preseason performance?
Does a perfect passer rating from a veteran backup signal a brewing controversy for the final offensive roster spots?