Case Keenum Leads Bears to 7-0 Start as Caleb Williams Sits With Hamstring Injury

3 articles · Updated · WLS-TV · Sep 29

Case Keenum opened Monday Night Football by leading Chicago to a touchdown on its first drive, putting the Bears ahead 7-0 against the Eagles.
Caleb Williams was ruled out with a hamstring injury, pushing Keenum into the start and leaving Tyson Bagent—cleared from concussion protocol—as the backup.
Keenum had not appeared in an NFL game since December 2023, but entered with familiarity in Ben Johnson's offense and a game plan expected to lean on the run.
The nationally televised game also doubled as the Bears' 'Vamos Bears' night, highlighting Chicago's Latino community with pregame and halftime performances.

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Can Case Keenum’s experience and a run-first plan keep the Bears afloat against the Eagles with Caleb Williams sidelined?

Will the Bears’ Vamos Bears celebration overshadow quarterback concerns, or add pressure to Keenum on Monday Night Football?

What does Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury really mean for the Bears’ next few weeks, and how much can Chicago trust Keenum?