Man, you gotta feel for Chicago right now. This is absolutely wild. Just when you think things can’t get any worse with starter Caleb Williams already nursing a hamstring injury that has him week-to-week, now their backup quarterback, Tyson Bagent, has been officially placed in concussion protocol. That’s a double whammy nobody expects early in the season! What does that mean for Week 3, you ask? It means the 38-year-old veteran, Case Keenum, who hasn’t even sniffed a starting gig since way back in 2023, is officially set to lead the Bears offense against the Eagles next Monday night. Talk about a curveball!
Two QBs Down, Pressure Mounts on Chicago
This whole quarterback mess for Chicago started brewing during their brutal 9-3 loss to the Vikings last Sunday. Caleb Williams, their starter, had to exit that game midway through the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury. Bagent then came in, taking the field for the remaining 10 offensive snaps of the contest. He completed 5 of his 9 passes for a modest 54 yards. But the hits just keep coming for the Bears. Now, we’re finding out Bagent has been diagnosed with a concussion, confirming he’s in the protocol. So, yeah, with Williams already on the sidelines for an unknown period, the team is staring down a Monday night game without their top two options. This is a tough pill to swallow for any team, especially this early in the year.
Case Keenum Steps Back Into the Limelight
So, who’s going to be under center? It’s Case Keenum, the seasoned veteran who’s been around the block a few times. The dude is 38 years old, and get this: his last appearances as a starter were two games for Houston back in the 2023 season. That’s a couple of years removed from the action! How did he do back then? In those two contests, Keenum completed 34 of 53 passes for a total of 291 yards. He managed to throw one touchdown, but also had three interceptions. While those numbers aren’t exactly lighting the world on fire, Keenum does bring a ton of experience to the huddle, having played in 80 games and started 66 of them since his career began in 2013. Still, going from the bench to a Monday night prime-time game against the Eagles after such a long break? That’s a massive challenge. Oh, and just for depth, the Bears do have rookie Miller Moss chilling on their practice squad. We’ll get the full scoop when Chicago’s first injury report for Week 3 drops on Thursday, but it’s pretty clear who’s taking the snaps.
This Week 3 battle against the Eagles is going to be a huge, monumental test for Case Keenum and the entire Bears offense. With both Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent out, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Keenum to step in and try to keep their season from completely derailing. What a crazy situation to watch unfold!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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