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Case Keenum's Bears Breakthrough
Keenum leads Bears to victory after Williams injury.
In brief
Keenum leads Bears to victory after Williams injury. Case Keenum earned a win as Bears' starter after Caleb Williams' hamstring injury, giving fans confidence to wait for Williams' recovery. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Bears fans uneasy with Keenum
Chicago Bears fans felt uncomfortable having 38-year-old Case Keenum take over as quarterback after 1,009 days without playing in an NFL game.
Keenum's first start
Keenum went 24-of-34 with 247 yards, two touchdowns and one touchdown on the ground in the 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Williams' injury
Caleb Williams suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain in Week 2, which usually sidelines a player for three or four weeks.
Bagent's concussion
Tyson Bagent took over after Williams' injury and suffered a concussion, leading the Bears to start Keenum in Week 3.
Keenum's confidence
Keenum said his word of the week was trust, emphasizing trust in his preparation, abilities, feet, eyes, O-line, play calls and design.
Keenum's record
Keenum became the only quarterback other than Ryan Fitzpatrick to win as a starter for seven different franchises this season.
Bears' next game
The Bears face the New York Jets next, with Keenum's performance potentially securing another win before Williams returns.
In short
Case Keenum earned a win as Bears' starter after Caleb Williams' hamstring injury, giving fans confidence to wait for Williams' recovery.
