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Game Recap: Bears 27, Eagles 7

Philadelphia struggled to get its offense going at Soldier Field.

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Case Keenum shined for the Bears on Monday Night Football, guiding Chicago to a 27-to-7 win over the Eagles. In place of the injured Caleb Williams and recovering Tyson Bagent, the veteran quarterback threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns on a 70.6% completion rate. He also rushed for a touchdown on a QB sneak.

The Eagles' offense failed to get much going with 248 total yards and a 22% conversion rate on third down, turning the ball over three times in the contest. After rushing for 73 yards in the first half, Saquon Barkley only recorded nine yards on four carries in the second.

"Got to do a better job on first down runs. Got to do a better job of staying above the sticks, not getting behind the sticks. Kind of the same theme that's been going on for a little bit. We just did a really good job in the first half versus the second half," Barkley said after the game. "We got to fix it. We know the problem. We got to get better at it. Got a short week, so got to move on quick."

The Eagles' defense failed to get a sack or force a turnover. Bears rookie safety Dillon Thieneman had a breakout performance, recording an interception off of Andy Dalton in the end zone.

"I obviously didn't see the safety in the middle and he just read my eyes, my eyes were over there and he made the play," Dalton said. "I can't turn the ball over in that situation. I can't put us in a bad place like that."

Jalen Hurts had to leave the game briefly to be checked for a concussion after being illegally hit out of bounds.

"The health of the players (is) the most important thing," Head Coach Nick Sirianni said of the drive. "Unfortunate how that series turned out. First-and-goal at the one, we lose some yards and then we throw an interception."

Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard made his long awaited debut for the Eagles, recording a quarterback hit and a forcing a fumble on limited snaps. Greenard suffered a pectoral injury before Training Camp and is still getting worked into the Eagles' defensive rotation.

"Obviously I think we stopped the run a good little bit. They didn't get over 100 yards until at the very end," Greenard said. "But we just got a lot of things to clean up. We got to get cleaned up in the rush game."

Standout players for the Eagles

CB Quinyon Mitchell

Quinyon Mitchell was the highlight of the Eagles' secondary in the loss. The third-year corner had two drive-ending pass breakups against the Bears, with one coming on fourth down to prevent the Bears from scoring in the red zone. Mitchell also forced the Bears offense to fall behind the sticks on a first down play with a tackle for loss, snuffing out an attempted screen pass, resulting in a three-and-out.

WR DeVonta Smith

Despite the offensive struggles, DeVonta Smith managed to make an impact with crucial catches for first downs. Not only did was the star receiver responsible for the Eagles' most explosive play of the night, hauling in a 30-yard pass over Jaylon Johnson, but Smith also set up the Eagles' lone touchdown of the night. With no timeouts left, Jalen Hurts connected with Smith on a eight-yard pass to Chicago's one-yard line. Smith was able to get the ball to the referees quickly, allowing for Jalen Hurts to snap the ball on a QB sneak for the touchdown to end the half.

First Quarter

Kickoff at PHI 35 (15:00)

  • Jake Elliott kicks off in Chicago! Zavion Thomas returns to the CHI 34 after collecting the football at the 2-yard line. (Eagles 0 - Bears 0).

2nd-and-6 at CHI 49 (13:08)

  • Case Keenum finds Kalif Raymond for a 10-yard gain on a comeback route, tackled by Riq Woolen at the PHI 41.

4th-and-1 at CHI 32 (10:52)

  • After Byron Young stops D'Andre Swift for no gain on third down, Case Keenum finds rookie tight end Sam Roush left on a flat route for a first down, gain of 16 to the PHI 16. Zack Baun made the tackle.

3rd-and-2 at PHI 8 (8:56)

  • Touchdown Bears. Chicago scores on the opening drive of the game. Case Keenum completes a shovel pass behind the offensive line to Luther Burden III who powers his way into the end zone. Cairo Santos' extra point is good. (Bears 7 - Eagles 0).

Kickoff at CHI 35 (8:47)

  • Will Shipley returns Cairo Santos' kickoff to the PHI 25, tackled by Elijah Hicks.

1st-and-10 at PHI 25 (8:42)

  • The Eagles' first offensive play of the game: Jalen Hurts finds rookie Makai Lemon on a crossing route to the right for 19 yards. Rookie safety Dillon Thieneman makes the stop at the PHI 44.

4th-and-11 at CHI 46 (6:15)

  • After an intentional grounding call on second down, the Eagles are forced to punt. Braden Mann punts out of bounds to the CHI 16.

1st-and-10 at CHI 28 (4:15)

  • Case Keenum evades pressure from a blitzing Riq Woolen, finds Luther Burden III over the middle, past the sticks, for a gain of 13 yards to the CHI 41. Quinyon Mitchell makes the tackle.

4th-and-6 at CHI 50 (2:02)

  • Case Keenum could not find Rome Odunze deep on third down, Riq Woolen in coverage. Tory Taylor punts inside the PHI 5. Josh Blackwell tried to prevent the ball from going into the end zone for a touchback, but Sam Roush downed the ball while in the end zone. Touchback.

2nd-and-20 at PHI 10 (1:15)

  • Chicago jumps on a fumble. Jalen Hurts finds Tank Bigsby short, but Austin Booker manages to punch the ball out from the running back. Recovered by Xavier Woods at the PHI 15.

Second Quarter

4th-and-goal at PHI 3 (14:02)

  • Goal line stand! With Chicago on the goal line, Jalen Carter got into the backfield on second down, taking down D'Andre Swift for a loss of two. Chicago threw on third down, but Rome Odunze was unable to catch Case Keenum's floater in the back of the end zone despite being open. The Bears go for it on fourth down, but Quinyon Mitchell knocks down the pass on the out the out route intended for Luther Burden III.

3rd-and-1 at PHI 12 (12:39)

  • Conversion! Jalen Hurts finds DeVonta Smith on a shallow crossing route to the left for a 13-yard gain to the PHI 25. Smith would draw a flag for pass interference on the very next play, advancing the offense 21 yards to the PHI 46.

2nd-and-5 at CHI 38 (9:49)

  • Saquon Barkley breaks a run to the right, bouncing outside for a gain of 17 to the CHI 21.

2nd-and-4 at CHI 15 (8:30)

  • Jalen Hurts is hit out of bounds by D'Marco Jackson, drawing an unnecessary roughness penalty. Lane Johnson is also called for holding, resulting in offsetting penalties and a replay.
  • Hurts comes out of the game and Andy Dalton enters at quarterback for the Eagles.

2nd-and-4 at CHI 15 (8:15)

  • Saquon Barkley bounces out left, advancing the ball to the one-yard line for a gain of 14.

3rd-and-goal at CHI 2 (6:21)

  • Dillon Thieneman intercepts Andy Dalton in the end zone - the rookie safety's first career interception. Dalton's pass was intended for Dontayvion Wicks near the back of the end zone, but Thieneman was in front of the wide receiver.

1st-and-10 at CHI 20 (6:14)

  • Case Keenum is able to find Luther Burden III on a deep crosser left despite getting hit by Jonathan Greenard. It's a gain of 25 yards to the CHI 45.

1st-and-10 at CHI 45 (5:40)

  • Case Keenum goes to the opposite side of the field from the previous deep pass, finding Rome Odunze near the sideline for a gain of 22 to the PHI 33.

3rd-and-10 at PHI 33 (4:34)

  • Bears convert on third down. Case Keenum, firing left, finds Rome Odunze in traffic at the PHI 18 on a deep in-breaking route.

1st-and-goal at PHI 7 (2:30)

  • Jalyx Hunt, Zack Baun, and Jihaad Campbell blow up a Kyle Monangai run in the backfield for a loss of two yards. Eagles call a timeout.

Two-Minute Warning

4th-and-11 at PHI 11 (1:56)

  • Eagles make the third-down stop in the red zone. Cairo Santos' 29-yard field goal attempt is good. (Bears 10 - Eagles 0).

Kickoff at CHI 35 (1:52)

  • Britain Covey collects Cairo Santos' kick at the PHI 7, returns 26 yards to the PHI 33.

Jalen Hurts returns to the game.

1st-and-10 at PHI 33 (1:46)

  • Jalen Hurts starts the drive by finding Dontayvion Wicks on an out route for a gain of 13, pushed out of bounds at the PHI 46.

2nd-and-5 at CHI 49 (1:12)

  • Big gain! Jalen Hurts finds DeVonta Smith deep right for a gain of 30 to the CHI 19. Smith makes an acrobatic catch despite good coverage by Jaylon Johnson.

1st-and-10 at CHI 19 (0:40)

  • Welcome back, Zach Ertz! Jalen Hurts finds Ertz on the right side of the field for a gain of 9 to the CHI 10.

"A lot of emotions, obviously just a blessing to be out there," Ertz said of his first game back in an Eagles uniform. "Last time I was on a football field, really tough injury, really tough rehab, really long process. So, just kind of the weight of really the past nine and a half months was a little overwhelming, especially with all the Eagles fans and just the reception, kind of running onto the field. Definitely a lot of emotions. Just a blessing. I'm thankful."

2nd-and-goal at CHI 1 (0:01)

  • TOUCHDOWN EAGLES ON THE LAST PLAY OF THE HALF! After finding DeVonta Smith left for a gain of 8 on first down, the Eagles rush to the goal line and manage to snap the ball right before time expires. Jalen Hurts dives forward on a QB sneak for a one-yard touchdown.
  • Jake Elliott's extra point is good. The Eagles make it a one-possession game before half and will receive the second-half kickoff. (Bears 10 - Eagles 7).

Halftime

Third Quarter

Kickoff at CHI 35 (15:00)

  • Cairo Santos' kick lands in the landing zone and bounces to the end zone for a touchback. The Eagles will start at the PHI 20.

4th-and-5 at PHI 25 (13:34)

  • Eagles go three-and-out to open the second half. T.J. Edwards almost got an interception on third down for the Bears. Braden Mann punts 43 yards to the CHI 32, Kalif Raymond calls for a fair catch at the CHI 32, under pressure from Kelee Ringo.

2nd-and-1 at CHI 41 (12:51)

  • Case Keenum rolls right, finds Colston Loveland wide open who rumbles forward for a gain of 13 to the PHI 47. Forced out of bounds by Riq Woolen.

1st-and-10 at PHI 47 (12:21)

  • Case Keenum completes another throw off his back foot. Under pressure from Jalyx Hunt, Keenum manages to throw a floater left to a crossing Kalif Raymond for a 12-yard gain to the PHI 35.

4th-and-6 at PHI 31 (10:26)

  • Quinyon Mitchell makes a crucial play on third down, knocking down a pass near the left-hand sideline. The pass was intended for Rome Odunze. The Bears are forced to try a field goal.
  • Cairo Santos' field goal is good from 48-yards out. (Bears 13 - Eagles 7).

Kickoff at CHI 35 (10:21)

  • Will Shipley fields Cairo Santos' kick in the end zone for a touchback. Eagles will start at the PHI 35.

4th-and-12 at PHI 33 (8:47)

  • Eagles go three-and-out for a second-straight drive. Kalif Raymond catches Braden Mann's 44-yard punt at the CHI 23, returns to the CHI 29 for 6 yards. Johnny Mundt makes the stop.

2nd-and-1 at CHI 38 (7:59)

  • Case Keenum finds Colston Loveland open in the middle of the field for a 10-yard gain. Jihaad Campbell and Zack Baun make the tackle at the CHI 48.

1st-and-10 at PHI 41 (5:55)

  • Touchdown Bears. Case Keenum finds Kalif Raymond crossing over the middle of the field, open on a busted coverage. Raymond then beats Andrew Mukuba on a foot race towards the left pylon of the end zone. It's a 41-yard touchdown. Cairo Santos converts the extra point. (Bears 20 - Eagles 7).

Kickoff at CHI 35 (5:47)

  • Cairo Santos makes an error as his kick is short of the landing zone. Eagles offense will start at the PHI 40.

1st-and-10 at PHI 40 (5:47)

  • Hurts is sacked for a loss of two yards. Hurts initially escaped the pocket left, but Montez Sweat is able to chase the Eagles' quarterback down.

4th-and-1 at PHI 38 (3:28)

  • On 3rd-and-12, Jalen Hurts was able to find Will Shipley. Crossing short left, Shipley was brought down right before the first down marker. The Eagles attempt to draw the Bears' defense offsides, take a delay of game penalty. Braden Mann punts 50 yards to the CHI 6. Kalif Raymond is hit hard on the return by Darius Cooper and Chance Campbell (who is making his Eagles debut) at the CHI 15.

1st-and-10 at CHI 15 (3:12)

  • Case Keenum's pass to Luther Burden III left behind the sticks is complete, but Quinyon Mitchell blows up the play behind the line of scrimmage for a loss of two yards.

4th-and-12 at CHI 12 (2:45)

  • Case Keenum can't find D'Andre Swift with Cooper DeJean in coverage on third down. Will Shipley almost blocks Tory Taylors' 55-yard punt. Britain Covey has a 22-yard return to the CHI 47, but offensive holding by Kelee Ringo will be enforced at the PHI 40.

1st-and-10 at PHI 30 (2:33)

  • Jalen Hurts fires deep right for a 19-yard completion to Dontayvion Wicks. The Eagles' receiver faked a post, then broke towards the corner, losing his defender.

4th-and-5 at PHI 50 (0:23)

  • Jalen Hurts throws an interception on fourth down for the Bears' third takeaway of the night. T.J Edwards reads DeVonta Smith's 10-yard out route route, intercepts the pass in the middle of the field, and is brought down at the CHI 42 by Makai Lemon.

Fourth Quarter

4th-and-2 at PHI 39 (12:48)

  • Case Keenum gets Moro Ojomo to jump offsides for a neutral zone infraction, giving the Bears 5 yards and a first down.

3rd-and-1 at PHI 19 (11:13)

  • Kyle Monangai barrels forward for 6 yards and a first down, adding to his effective night.

3rd-and-6 at PHI 15 (9:13)

  • Moro Ojomo and the defensive line are able to get to Case Keenum for a sack, but a defensive holding penalty by Andrew Mukuba gives the Bears a first down at the PHI 9.

3rd-and goal at PHI 1 (7:21)

  • Case Keenum dives forward on a QB sneak for the touchdown, his first rushing touchdown since 2019. Cairo Santos' extra point is good. (Bears 27 - Eagles 7).
  • The Bears were able to take over 7 minutes off the clock on the drive.

Kickoff at CHI 20 (7:19)

  • The Bears' kickoff is backed up 15-yards due to an unnecessary roughness penalty on the extra point. Will Shipley returns Cairo Santos' kick to the PHI 40.

1st-and-10 at CHI 47 (6:40)

  • After finding Makai Lemon for a first down, Jalen Hurts scrambles left, escaping pressure from the Bears' blitz. Hurts finds open space and slides at the CHI 27 for a gain of 19 yards.

2nd-and-15 at CHI 32 (6:26)

  • Jalen Hurts is sacked for a loss of 10 by Dayo Odeyingbo at the CHI 42.

4th-and-22 at CHI 39 (5:19)

  • After rolling right, Jalen Hurts can't find Makai Lemon deep. Turnover on downs.

2nd-and-1 at CHI 48 (4:30)

  • D'Andre Swift records back-to-back 9-yard runs, getting a first down and continuing to run the clock down for the Bears.

3rd-and-3 at PHI 36 (2:19)

  • D'Andre Swift is stopped short of the first-down marker for a gain of two by Byron Young and Jordan Davis.

Two-Minute Warning

4th-and-1 at PHI 34 (2:00)

  • D'Andre Swift goes for 19 yards on the ground, sprung by a block by Cole Kmet.
  • The Bears go on to kneel the ball to win the game. (Bears 27 - Eagles 7).

Game Leaders

Passing

Eagles: Jalen Hurts

  • 16-of-25 (64.0%) for 153 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception

Bears: Case Keenum

  • 24 of 24 (70.6%) for 247 yards, 2 touchdowns (plus 1 rushing), 0 interceptions

Rushing

Eagles: Saquon Barkley

  • 15 attempts for 82 yards (5.5 average), 0 touchdowns, longest rush of 17 yards

Bears: D'Andre Swift

  • 20 attempts for 84 yards (4.2 average), 0 touchdowns, longest rush of 15 yards

Receiving

Eagles: DeVonta Smith

  • 6 catches for 85 yards (10.8 average), 0 touchdowns, longest reception of 30 yards

Bears: Kalif Raymond

  • 6 catches for 90 yards (15.0 average), 1 touchdown, longest reception of 41 yards

Tackles

Eagles: Zack Baun

  • 9 combined, 5 solo tackles

Bears: Dillon Thieneman

  • 6 combined, 4 solo tackles

Team Breakdown

Offense

Total First Downs

  • Eagles: 14
  • Bears: 24

Total Net yards

  • Eagles: 248
  • Bears: 375

Rushing

  • Eagles: 107
  • Bears: 128

Receiving

  • Eagles: 153
  • Bears: 247

Third-Down Efficiency

  • Eagles: 2/9 (22%)
  • Bears: 5/13 (38%)

Time of Possession

  • Eagles: 23:07
  • Bears: 36:53

Defense

Sacks

  • Eagles: 0
  • Bears: 2 for 12 yards lost

Tackles for Loss

  • Eagles: 5
  • Bears: 5

Passes Defended

  • Eagles: 6
  • Bears: 4

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