Case Keenum, 38, Is Stepping Up Tonight and Chicago Has a Mountain to Climb Against the Undefeated Eagles

The Chicago Bears are officially without their starting quarterback, Caleb Williams, tonight for their Monday Night Football home game against the Philadelphia Eagles. That means we’re about to see some serious drama unfold at Soldier Field with veteran Case Keenum, the team’s third-string quarterback, expected to get the start.

The QB Carousel Hits Hard in Chicago

Williams has been sidelined with a hamstring injury he picked up in the fourth quarter of last week’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. He just couldn’t practice, making him a no-go for this crucial Week 4 matchup. Now, the big question mark was whether it would be backup Tyson Bagent or the seasoned third-stringer, Keenum. Bagent, who also made his NFL debut in 2023 just like Keenum, was battling a concussion and sat out practice on Wednesday and Friday. With Bagent out, the call went to the old pro. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport broke the news: Keenum is expected to lead the Bears (1-1) onto the field against the undefeated Eagles (2-0). It’s a tough break for Chicago, who needed all hands on deck for this one.

Who Is Case Keenum and Can He Pull Off the Improbable?

So, who exactly is Case Keenum? The guy is 38 years old, hailing from Brownwood, Texas, and he’s been in the league since 2012 when the Houston Texans signed him as an undrafted free agent. He’s bounced around, but he’s always been known for his gritty play. Back in his college days at the University of Houston, Keenum put up some insane numbers. El Paso football fans might remember when the UTEP Miners upset his No. 12-ranked Cougars 58-41 in a shootout back on October 9, 2009. That night, Keenum threw for a ridiculous 536 yards and 5 touchdowns! Yeah, they lost, but that kind of performance tells you this guy has some serious arm talent and experience. Can he tap into that old magic tonight?

The Bears have their work cut out for them facing an Eagles squad that’s sitting pretty at 2-0. This Monday Night Football game kicks off at 6:15 p.m. MT/7:15 p.m. CT from Soldier Field in Chicago, and you can catch all the action on ABC and ESPN. All eyes will be on Keenum to see if he can surprise everyone and give the Bears a fighting chance against an undefeated opponent.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.