Three Words From Ben Johnson That Just Blew Up The Bears’ Week 6 QB Plan

The Chicago Bears are 3-2 and sitting in a three-way tie for last place in the NFC North after getting blown out in Week 5. That’s rough, but what’s really got everyone talking right now is the total uncertainty at quarterback heading into their Week 6 matchup. Seriously, this is getting wild, folks.

Ben Johnson’s Wild Card Play For Week 6

Okay, so Caleb Williams *might* be back, but that’s not even the juiciest part here. Kevin Fishbain from The Athletic dropped a report that Ben Johnson, the Bears’ head coach, is super vague about who’s taking the first snaps Wednesday at practice. When asked if Tyson Bagent is still the go-to if Williams can’t go, Johnson just flat out said, “I think we have three guys that can win games in this league.” Whoa! That’s not a vote of confidence for Bagent, is it? That non-committal answer from Johnson is seriously telling. It hints that Bagent might not be the starter in Week 6, even if Williams stays sidelined. Johnson not sticking with Bagent, even with Williams’ return up in the air? That’s what makes this so wild. He’s clearly keeping all options open.

Why Case Keenum Could Steal the Show

Sure, Bagent might still be the most likely guy to start against the Atlanta Falcons. But don’t sleep on Case Keenum. The talk is there’s a real chance Keenum gets the nod this week, especially after Bagent’s struggles against the Packers in Week 5. Imagine that, folks. It’s not just a Williams-or-Bagent question anymore. Any of those three guys, Williams, Bagent, or Keenum, could be under center for this critical game.

It’s only Week 6, so we’re not talking “must-win” territory *yet* in the NFL regular season, but the Bears absolutely need to beat the Falcons this weekend. Especially if Atlanta is without Michael Penix Jr. This QB situation is definitely one to keep glued to your screens for this week. Who’s it gonna be, Chicago?

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Originally reported by The Sporting News.