No Caleb Williams? No problem.
Case Keenum seized the moment and led the Chicago Bears to a statement win over the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-7, at Soldier Field on Monday.
Stepping in for Williams, who is out for multiple weeks due to a hamstring injury, Keenum went 24-of-34 for 247 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also ran for a score for the first time since 2019.
The Bears flexed the veteran quarterback after their impressive dismantling of the Eagles.
“Case closed,” said the team on X.
Case closed. pic.twitter.com/OlpVKdlccp
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 29, 2026
It quickly went viral, garnering 136,000 views just minutes after it was posted.
“I've seen enough. Start him next week,” said @StoicGeorges.
“1,009 days since his last start, and he throws for 247 yards with zero picks. My phone hasn't worked that long without crashing. Case Keenum is officially unrusty,” wrote @jonasgalano1.
“Didn't see this coming, but hey, GO BEARS!” added @DuaneGomez42197.
“Reminds me of (Josh) McCown starting for an injured (Jay) Cutler 13 years ago on Monday night against the (Dallas) Cowgirls. What a night. This will be one of those games, postseason or not, we will remember,” recalled @MajorZilla22.
“Give that man the game ball,” commented @saminbardo.
The 38-year-old Keenum got the call in Week 3 after staying glued to the bench when Williams suffered his hamstring injury in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2. It was Keenum's first action since 2023.
The Bears improved to 2-1. They will face the New York Jets in Week 4.
More details to come.