The Eagles got absolutely pummeled 27-7 by the Chicago Bears on Monday night, a total horror show where 38-year-old backup quarterback Case Keenum played like a legend. Seriously, Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns, marking his first start since December 24, 2023. The dude even scored his first rushing touchdown since December 22, 2019, when a lot of the current Eagles players were still in high school. What an absolute shocker.
Keenum’s Ghostly Comeback Haunts Philly D
The Eagles’ defense did such a fantastic job, they made Keenum look like Joe Montana, John Elway, and Tom Brady all rolled into one. It was truly baffling to watch. This wasn’t some minor stumble, it was a thorough beating on national TV, and it made the entire league stop and stare. While our defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the Super Bowl favorite Los Angeles Rams *both* fell this past weekend, the Eagles totally blew their chance to show the rest of the NFC they were the team to beat. Instead, they put on a masterclass in how *not* to play football.
A Horror Show Beyond the QB
This disaster wasn’t just on the defense getting fooled by Keenum. The Eagles’ offense was a mess, spearheaded by a truly lackluster offensive line and a listless effort from the entire team. Coaching looked incompetent, and their lack of discipline was glaring, with a season-high 10 penalties. That’s more penalties than they had combined in their first two games! Jalen Hurts, who had bailed them out in previous weeks, was running for his life again, finishing with 16 of 25 for 153 yards and one rushing touchdown. Bears coach Ben Johnson clearly outmaneuvered Vic Fangio and Nick Sirianni, proving the Eagles are a paper tiger with talent that just isn’t translating to the field.
This brutal loss might be a sign of things to come, painting the Eagles as a 9-8 or 10-7 team that barely scrapes into the postseason, if at all. With the Rams, Jacksonville, Carolina, and Dallas up next, their five-year postseason streak could be coming to a screeching halt. Looks like many Eagles fans will be trading their jerseys for Sixers gear, because their season is now absolutely on life support.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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