Can you even believe what we just watched? Seriously, who saw this coming? Case Keenum, the guy who hasn’t played a snap in three years, just walked onto the Monday Night Football stage and absolutely carved up the Eagles, leading his Bears 10-7 at halftime. If you had that in your predictions, you’re either psychic or lying, because this is wild.
Keenum’s Comeback Kid Halftime Masterclass
This dude hasn’t seen real game action in three years, yet he’s out there looking like a seasoned vet. Keenum went 15-of-21 for 149 yards and punched in a touchdown! Think about that for a second. Three years without a game, and he’s out there making plays, looking totally in command. Ben Johnson’s play calling must be absolutely cooking too, because Keenum looks like he’s been in this offense for ages. They came out absolutely firing on that first drive, man, hitting Luther Burden for an 8-yard reception that turned into a score. That’s the kind of start that gets you hyped, makes you believe this team can actually do something special on the road. The Bears took their 10-7 lead into the locker room, and it felt like they left some points on the field.
Missed Shots and an Eagles’ Last-Gasp Tush Push
It wasn’t all sunshine and touchdowns for the Bears, though, and that’s the frustrating part. They blew some huge scoring opportunities, almost putting this game away early. There was a 6-yard touchdown that got overturned on replay, with tight end Colston Loveland ruled down just short of the goal line. Brutal! You think you have six points, then boom, it’s taken away. And what happened after that? They turned it over on downs! D’Andre Swift lost 2 yards, then Keenum threw incomplete twice. Ugh. Later, they reached the Philadelphia 11-yard line and had to settle for a chip-shot Cairo Santos field goal. Those are points left on the field, man, and they could absolutely come back to haunt them in the second half.
On the other side, the Eagles are apparently the only team in the NFL still not scoring in the first quarter this season. That’s a pretty wild stat to have through Week 3. But give them credit for finding a way to get points before the half. They went all-or-nothing on the final play with the clock running down. Jalen Hurts slung an 8-yard pass to DeVonta Smith, who got them right to the Chicago 1-yard line. They hurried to the line, got set, and the snap happened a split second before the clock hit zero. Hurts then scored on a tush push. That’s a gut punch right before halftime, keeping this game tight.
The second half is going to be a battle, with every single possession magnified. Can Keenum keep this incredible performance going? Or will the Eagles finally figure out how to shut him down and capitalize on the chances they blew in the first half? This Monday Night Football clash is far from over!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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