Tyson Bagent just got yanked from the Chicago Bears’ game against the Green Bay Packers, and honestly, after throwing two interceptions and watching the score hit a brutal 31-7, you gotta wonder if coach Ben Johnson had any other choice. This mid-game benching for Case Keenum is a massive swing for a team already dealing with Caleb Williams’ injury absence.
The Rise and Sudden Fall of Bagent
It’s been a wild ride for the Bears’ backup QBs this season. Remember just last week, Bagent led the team to a win over the New York Jets? He put up a decent showing in that 23-12 victory, slinging for 268 yards on 25-of-34 passing, even with one interception. Before that, Keenum actually got the start in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles when Williams’ concussion sidelined him, and he delivered an upset win with 247 yards and two touchdowns. But even after Keenum’s strong performance, the Bears rolled with Bagent against the Jets. That faith evaporated quickly against the Packers. At the time he got pulled, Bagent had completed just 12 of his 21 passes for a measly 87 yards, alongside those two soul-crushing interceptions. It was a tough look, plain and simple.
Keenum Steps In, But the Struggle Continues
So, with Bagent on the bench, Case Keenum stepped back in. But if you thought things were going to magically turn around, you were wrong. Keenum didn’t exactly light the world on fire either, throwing an interception on his very first drive. Then, just to twist the knife, the Bears fumbled on their next possession. It just shows how much this team is reeling right now without their starter. This isn’t just about one backup having a bad day, it’s about the entire offense struggling to find any consistency.
Caleb Williams: The Last Hope?
All eyes are now fixed on Caleb Williams and his return. He’s been out since Week 2, sidelined by a Grade 2 right hamstring strain he picked up against the Minnesota Vikings. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported before Sunday’s game that Williams has “a chance” to return next week when the Bears face the Atlanta Falcons. The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero also chimed in, noting that Williams’ return could come “sometime in the next several weeks.” The Bears are pushing hard to make the playoffs this year, and while their backup QBs have done their best to keep them afloat, getting Williams back is going to be the real game-changer they desperately need to make a serious push. Here’s hoping he’s back on the field sooner rather than later because this team is crying out for him.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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