The Chicago Bears (2-1) need a healthy Caleb Williams if they are going to reach their full potential, but in the meantime, the team and fan base are counting on veteran quarterback Case Keenum to hold down the fort. The 38-year-old will get another chance to dazzle Soldier Field on Sunday afternoon. Williams is still battling a hamstring strain and will officially miss the squad's Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets.

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The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft suffered the injury in a Sept. 20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and was carted into the locker room. Initial panic set in, but good news soon landed in The Windy City. He is still considered week-to-week.

Keenum logged his first start since the 2023 season and expertly ran Ben Johnson's offense. In a prime-time showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles, he completed 24-of-34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns. Does the old gunslinger have another solid outing in him? A sturdy offensive line and Johnson's creativity should increase Keenum's chances for repeat success.