What a night on the Chicago lakefront. After a week of uncertainty, injury issues, and having to face an undefeated NFC foe, the Chicago Bears put on a masterclass to soundly defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-7 behind the arm of 38-year-old quarterback Case Keenum.
With starter Caleb Williams out with a hamstring injury and backup Tyson Bagent missing most of last week's practices, Keenum wound up getting the start and put together one of the best games of his 15-year career. Keenum propelled the Bears to a win by throwing for 247 yards with two touchdown passes and a rushing score as well.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Bears settled down after an up-and-down first half to put the clamps down on the Eagles offense. Chicago forced three
turnovers, including an interception in the end zone by rookie safety Dillon Thieneman to save a touchdown in the first half. After that, the Eagles struggled to move the ball and committed various penalties to push themselves back.
With the win, the Bears improve to 2-1 and keep pace in the NFC North. But all anyone could talk about was Keenum and the performance he had. Here's how the NFL world reacted to the big win.
NFL world reacts to Bears' blowout win over Eagles on MNF
If you doubted Ben Johnson going into this game for whatever reason, tonight should put an end to that.
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) September 29, 2026
He's one of the best head coaches in the NFL. I'll die on that hill. #Bears
The New York Giants watching Case Keenum hours after trading for J.J. McCarthy pic.twitter.com/UbB0BoNMy4
— NFL Memes (@NFLMemes) September 29, 2026
Heya Kap this is John from Skokie, Keenum looked good should we consider trading Caleb to boost up the defense....love you & Hoodie, I'll hang up thanks
— VP of Wu Tang Financial (@BarbChairScott) September 29, 2026
Case ballin !
— Quanny B. (@JaquanBrisker) September 29, 2026
I'm so mad at myself for not seeing this one coming. Sicko playcaller with an experienced backup QB is the ultimate upset formula.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) September 29, 2026
Turns out that one bad day in a rainstorm against Brian Flores does not mean that Ben Johnson forgot how to do this.
— Robert Mays (@robertmays) September 29, 2026
I'm so happy for Case Keenum
— Harrison Graham (@HGrahamNFL) September 29, 2026
This was an absolute statement game from Chicago tonight. Not just beating a playoff team, but straight up dominating them, with your 3rd string QB is extremely impressive.
— Johnathan Wood (@Johnathan_Wood1) September 29, 2026
NFC North QB rankings
— That Hurts (@That_Hurts) September 29, 2026
1. Caleb Williams
2. Jared Goff
3. Case Keenum
4. Kyler Murray
5. Jordan Love
This is a beatdown.
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) September 29, 2026
Ben Johnson 🫡
I recall being told repeatedly that the Bears would regress mightily on takeaways in 2026. 🤔
— Kirsten Tanis (@Kirsten_Tanis1) September 29, 2026
That’s 3 tonight.
Case Keenum has more TD passes than Drake Maye pic.twitter.com/Cb3G9x4rCT
— Barstool Gambling (@stoolgambling) September 29, 2026
Case Keenum beating the Eagles on MNF pic.twitter.com/XeZuNNJe9f
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 29, 2026
Chicago Bears are about to have a QB2 controversy which might be the most perfect Bears-thing ever.
— Bill Zimmerman (@BillTZimmerman) September 29, 2026
I’m not even a Bears fan and I’m gonna tell my future grandchildren about the Monday Night Football Case Keenum game
— Liam Blutman (@Blutman27) September 29, 2026
I would not accept a 3rd round pick for Case Keenum
— Tyler Aki (@TylerAki_) September 29, 2026
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: NFL world reacts to Bears' blowout win over Eagles on MNF
