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Eagles vs. Bears score, live updates: Case Keenum to start for Chicago over Tyson Bagent with Caleb Williams injured; Zach Ertz rejoins Philly

Coverage tracks the Chicago Bears starting quarterback situation involving Case Keenum, Tyson Bagent, and Caleb Williams.

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📍 How it ended

Case Keenum started for one play against the Jets in a move the Bears called a ceremonial first pitch. Tyson Bagent took over at quarterback following that play.

Ben Johnson's decision to start Keenum was described as a reaction to the media.

Epilogue added 37d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Coverage shows that Ben Johnson ruled Caleb Williams out for the Sunday game. Initially, reports indicated the Bears were expected to start Tyson Bagent or keep the starting quarterback under wraps, with Ben Johnson stating the direction was already made and that whoever gave the team the best chance to win would play. Outlets widely covered an unusual sequence during the game where Case Keenum started at quarterback for a single play before Tyson Bagent took over. ESPN, LancasterOnline, and FOX Sports report that the team referred to this arrangement as a ceremonial first pitch.

Yahoo Sports reported that Ben Johnson's decision to start Case Keenum was a reaction to the media. Additional commentary from Kalif Raymond noted that Case Keenum was having fun in the role, while Sports Illustrated questioned whether Tyson Bagent did enough to keep the backup job over Keenum following the events on the field. The broader context provided by the headlines notes the team's roster adjustments and injury reports leading up to the matchup. Outlets such as the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Bears documented the team's initial hesitation to publicly name a starter prior to the kickoff against the Jets, which fueled media speculation and discussion across various sports platforms regarding the team's strategy.

Future coverage is expected to follow how the Chicago Bears manage their quarterback depth chart moving forward, particularly regarding the health status of Caleb Williams and the ongoing competition between Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum for playing time. Outlets will likely continue to track decisions made by Ben Johnson as the team progresses through the remainder of the schedule, monitoring how the coaching staff evaluates performance following the unconventional start against the Jets.

Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (77% supported) Updated 37d ago.

Quick answers

Who started at quarterback for the Chicago Bears against the Jets?

Case Keenum started for one play before Tyson Bagent took over.

Why did Caleb Williams miss the game?

Ben Johnson ruled Caleb Williams out due to an injury.

What did the Bears call the decision to start Case Keenum for one play?

The team referred to the arrangement as a ceremonial first pitch.

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Topics

Chicago Bears Case Keenum Tyson Bagent Caleb Williams Ben Johnson

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