# Case Keenum's Bears Breakthrough

> Keenum leads Bears to victory after Williams injury.
- Title: Case Keenum's Bears Breakthrough · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Keenum leads Bears to victory after Williams injury. Case Keenum earned a win as Bears' starter after Caleb Williams' hamstring injury, giving fans…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/case-keenums-performance-vs-eagles-bears-dont-rush-caleb-williams
- Published: 2026-09-29T19:10:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: case keenum, chicago bears, caleb williams, tyson bagent, nfl, qb, hamstring injury, bears quarterback, 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.
## Key takeaway

Case Keenum earned a win as Bears' starter after Caleb Williams' hamstring injury, giving fans confidence to wait for Williams' recovery.