Keenum Turns Back the Clock as Bears Batter Eagles on Monday Night

Case Keenum has been out of the starting lineup for almost three years, and on Monday night he played like he had never left. The veteran quarterback threw two touchdown passes and steered the Chicago Bears to a 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

It was Keenum's first NFL start in close to three years, and the Bears made sure he had plenty of support. Chicago's defense did the heavy lifting, keeping Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense off balance for most of the night. Philadelphia managed just a single touchdown, a modest return for an attack that usually leans on Hurts to create big plays.

For Keenum, the performance was a reminder of the experience he brings. He kept the offense on schedule, avoided costly mistakes and found his targets when the Bears needed points. That kind of steady hand was exactly what Chicago was hoping for when it turned to him.

The result is a statement win for the Bears against a team many viewed as a heavy favorite. For the Eagles, it is an uncomfortable night. Hurts never found a rhythm against the Chicago pressure, and the visitors could not answer once the Bears pulled ahead.

Whether Keenum keeps the job remains to be seen, but a two-touchdown night in a 20-point victory will make it hard for the Bears to look elsewhere. Chicago now has momentum, and the Eagles have plenty to fix.