From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 40s
Bears QB Caleb Williams injury risks
Bears face Eagles game without Williams after concussion protocol.
In brief
Bears face Eagles game without Williams after concussion protocol. Bears may start Case Keenum against Eagles despite Williams' injury concerns. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Williams injury concerns
Bears may face Eagles game without top quarterback Caleb Williams due to hamstring injury.
“Caleb Williams has avoided serious hamstring injury”
Bagent in concussion protocol
Tyson Bagent, Bears' backup quarterback, is in concussion protocol for Week 3 game.
“Bagent is highly thought of by the Bears, who are paying him $5 million a year”
Keenum as backup option
Case Keenum, 38-year-old quarterback, has seven years since last NFL start.
“Case Keenum, an old dog of 38, is seven years removed from his last steady action as an NFL starter”
Bears' past dominance
Bears dominated Eagles last year despite Williams' worst outing with 47.2% completion rate.
“Williams' lowest completion percentage (47.2%), passing yards (154) and passer rating (56.9) of 2025”
Running game importance
Bears' running game produced 125 yards from D'Andre Swift and 130 yards from Kyle Monangai.
“D'Andre Swift carried 18 times for 125 yards. Kyle Monangai toted it 22 times for 130”
Eagles' current status
Eagles are 2-0 but have struggled with offensive line and run defense.
“Eagles offense had a mere 10 first downs in an opening win against the Commanders”
Bears' turnover history
Bears created most turnovers in league last season with fewest committed.
“Nahshon Wright’s cagey, brilliant yank-out of the ball from Eagles QB Jalen Hurts”
Bears' offensive struggles
Bears offense bumbled and crumbled in game against Vikings.
“D'Andre Swift’s crushing fumble at the 1-yard line against the Vikings”
Coach Johnson's record
Bears head coach Ben Johnson had 59-point game against Carolina but lost to Vikings.
“Johnson’s offense ran wild in a 59-point game at Carolina to start the season”
Bears' division standing
Bears are longest shot to win NFC North despite 1-1 record.
“Bears currently are the longest shot to win the North”
Williams' injury risk
Williams' hamstring injury could delay Eagles game with backup QB.
“Williams' hammy or Giants QB Jaxson Dart’s knee? Just a little perspective, that’s all”
Bears' potential solution
Bears may start Keenum against Eagles to avoid Williams' injury risk.
“It’s a long season. Duct-tape a playbook to Williams’ hands. Shroud him in bubble wrap if you have to”
Eagles' defensive concerns
Eagles' defense has struggled with run game and turnovers.
“Eagles offense had a mere 10 first downs in an opening win against the Commanders”
Bears' next move
Bears must balance Williams' injury risk with game strategy against Eagles.
“Bears have to take turns: Of all the turnovers created last season by the Bears”
What to remember
Bears may start Case Keenum against Eagles despite Williams' injury concerns.
