Case Keenum, Bears Stun Eagles as NFL Week 3 Ends With Monday Night Upset

The Chicago Bears closed NFL Week 3 with one of the weekend’s biggest surprises, beating the Philadelphia Eagles 27-7 on Monday Night Football despite playing without starting quarterback Caleb Williams. Veteran Case Keenum, making his first NFL appearance since 2023, stepped in and completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns. He also scored on a one-yard quarterback sneak as Chicago improved to 2-1 and handed Philadelphia its first loss.

Keenum Delivers in Unexpected Start

Chicago entered the game without Williams because of a hamstring injury, while backup Tyson Bagent was unavailable with a concussion. That left the 38-year-old Keenum in charge of the offense. He responded with touchdown passes to Luther Burden III and Kalif Raymond. Raymond caught six passes for 90 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown that extended Chicago’s advantage in the third quarter. D’Andre Swift contributed 84 rushing yards as the Bears finished with 375 total yards and held possession for nearly 37 minutes.

Bears Control Second Half

Philadelphia’s offense struggled throughout the second half. Jalen Hurts completed 16 of 25 passes for 153 yards with an interception, although he scored the Eagles’ only touchdown on a one-yard run just before halftime. Saquon Barkley rushed for 82 yards on 15 carries. The Eagles committed three turnovers and 10 penalties. Chicago, meanwhile, didn’t turn the ball over and held Philadelphia to only 248 total yards.

Monday Night Football Betting Recap

Bears Win Outright as Home Underdogs

The result was particularly notable for bettors. DraftKings closed Philadelphia around a 3.5-point favorite with the Eagles approximately -198 on the moneyline and Chicago +164. The Bears didn’t simply cover the spread — they won outright by 20 points.

Over Hits for Bettors

The 34 combined points also finished comfortably below the closing DraftKings total of 42.5. Hard Rock Bet was among the sportsbooks offering NFL markets on Monday night’s matchup, with Chicago’s quarterback situation contributing to significant movement from earlier lines that had been posted before Williams was ruled out.

Steelers-Browns Thursday Night Football Preview

AFC North Rivals Open Week 4

Week 4 begins Thursday with the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET, with the game streaming nationally on Prime Video. Both teams enter at 2-1. Pittsburgh is coming off a 30-27 victory over Cincinnati in which Aaron Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns. Cleveland improved to 2-1 with a 21-18 win over Carolina. Players to watch include Rodgers, DK Metcalf and Jaylen Warren for Pittsburgh. Warren rushed for 127 yards against Cincinnati. Cleveland’s offense will look to Quinshon Judkins, Jerry Jeudy and rookie receiver KC Concepcion as the Browns attempt to protect their home field.

Thursday Night Football Betting Odds

DraftKings currently lists Pittsburgh -2.5 (-120) and Cleveland +2.5 (+100). The Steelers are -148 on the moneyline, the Browns are +124 and the over/under is 38.5. Those numbers could continue moving before Thursday, so bettors using DraftKings, Hard Rock Bet or another sportsbook should check the current market closer to kickoff. The relatively low total reflects a matchup expected to lean heavily on defense and the running game. With both teams 2-1 and playing their first AFC North divisional game of the season, Thursday provides an early opportunity to gain ground in what could become a crowded division race.