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Case Keenum's performance vs. Eagles shows Bears shouldn't rush Caleb Williams' return from injury

Thirty-eight-year-old quarterback Case Keenum stepped in for the Chicago Bears during Monday's matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, making his first NFL appearance in nearly three years and securing a dominant 27-7 victory. Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, threw two touchdowns, and added a rushing score on a goal-line quarterback sneak to become the oldest player in franchise history to run for a touchdown.

His unexpected success follows a Grade 2 hamstring strain suffered by Caleb Williams in Week 2, an injury expected to sideline him for three to four weeks. While backup Tyson Bagent was subsequently sidelined by a concussion, Keenum's stellar performance under center gives the coaching staff ample room to allow Williams a complete and unhurried recovery.

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