Chicago is staring down a true nightmare scenario for their Monday Night Football matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3, a situation so dire it could wreck their 1-1 start. The Bears are in deep trouble with their quarterback situation, and the first injury report for Week 3 just amplified all the fears for fans in the Windy City.
The Double DNP Report That Gutted Chicago’s Week 3 Outlook
Listen, the Bears’ QB room is officially a mess. Rookie phenom Caleb Williams, who picked up a hamstring injury in the Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, is seriously in doubt for Monday night. You think that’s bad? His backup, Tyson Bagent, is also questionable for Week 3 due to a concussion. The official injury report, even though it’s just an estimation because they didn’t actually practice on Thursday, listed both Williams and Bagent as DNPs, or Did Not Participate. Yeah, players skip practice all the time and still play, but seeing both your number one and number two guys on that DNP list, with their status up in the air? That’s a huge, flashing red light. The disastrous scenario of both QBs being out is absolutely in play this week.
Welcome To The Case Keenum Primetime Show?
So, what happens if both Williams and Bagent can’t go for this primetime showdown against the Eagles? Get ready for the 38-year-old veteran, Case Keenum, to take the reins. It’s a tough ask, but at least he’ll have a competent play-caller in Ben Johnson helping him out, and a strong supporting cast. Think Colston Loveland, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, and D’Andre Swift. Still, Keenum will be facing a tough Eagles’ defense right out of the gate in a huge game.
It’s too early to know for sure, and there’s still a tiny window for a miraculous recovery from either Williams or Bagent. But right now, all the signs are pointing towards Keenum being the Week 3 starter for Chicago. Facing a difficult opponent in a primetime game, this is exactly the kind of early season gut punch nobody wants.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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