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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Case Keenum
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Case Keenum
NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Case Keenum is the veteran backup who would take over as starting quarterback for the Bears against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 if both Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent are unable to play.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
If both Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent are unavailable, 38-year-old Case Keenum is expected to start against the Philadelphia Eagles. Keenum last played in a regular-season game on Christmas Eve 2024, when he started for the Houston Texans, going 11 of 17 for 62 yards and 2 interceptions before being replaced by Davis Mills in the fourth quarter.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Case Keenum is positioned as Chicago's potential starter for Week 3 vs. Philadelphia with both Caleb Williams (hamstring injury) and Tyson Bagent (concussion protocol) unavailable. Keenum last played in the NFL in 2023 with the Houston Texans in two games and has familiarity with the NFC North from his 2017 stint with the Minnesota Vikings, when he was the quarterback of the 'Minneapolis Miracle' playoff game.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Case Keenum could be the starter against the Eagles if both Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent are unavailable; Keenum hasn't seen playing time since the 2023 season with the Texans but has been with the Bears since the 2025 offseason and has familiarity with their offense.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
With Williams likely out and Bagent in concussion protocol, Keenum could be forced into a starting role for Monday Night Football against the Eagles. Keenum has not thrown a pass in a regular-season game since December 2023, when he made two starts for the Texans; he completed 23-of-36 passes for 229 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in an OT win vs. Tennessee in Week 15, then threw two interceptions in a loss to Cleveland the following week.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Case Keenum would be in line to start for the Bears in Week 3 if both Tyson Bagent and Caleb Williams are unavailable due to injury.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Case Keenum, 38, is now in line to start against the Eagles on Monday night after both Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent were sidelined by injuries; Keenum has not appeared in a game since starting two contests for Houston in 2023, when he went 34-of-53 for 291 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions across those two games.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Case Keenum may start at third-string quarterback for the Bears against the Eagles on Monday if both Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent are unavailable. Keenum is a 14th-year NFL veteran with 80 NFL appearances and 66 starts, though he is 38 years old and hasn't played in an NFL game since 2023 as a member of the Houston Texans.NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
Keenum, 38, is the Bears' third-string quarterback and would serve as Bagent's backup if Williams misses time. The undrafted free agent from Houston (2012) has a 30-36 record and 84.6 passer rating across 66 career NFL starts with nine different teams. He is best known for his 2017 Vikings stint, when he led Minnesota to an 11-3 record and NFC championship game appearance with 3,547 yards, 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions while finishing second in Comeback Player of the Year voting.NegativeRoleSep 19, 2026
Case Keenum started 14 games at quarterback for the Vikings in 2017, leading Minnesota to an 11-3 record and an NFC Championship Game appearance. He is now on the Bears' 53-man roster heading into Week 2.NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026
Could serve as backup to Caleb Williams if Tyson Bagent is unavailable due to his back injury, positioning him as a potential depth option for the Bears' season opener.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Keenum is expected to serve as the Bears' QB2 in Week 1 if Bagent is inactive as predicted by the source.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Case Keenum could be elevated to No. 2 quarterback behind Caleb Williams if Tyson Bagent's back injury prevents him from playing in Sunday's opener against the Panthers.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Case Keenum was retained as part of the quarterback room; the source notes that the team decided to keep their quarterback room together for another season, which seems smart after how well things went in 2025.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Case Keenum is expected to see action for Chicago in the preseason finale against Tennessee, as the Bears hold out Caleb Williams.NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026
Case Keenum completed 9 of 17 passes for 119 yards in preseason action against Cincinnati.NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026
Led the Bears into field goal range with a couple of completions in the second half, setting up Cairo Santos' third field goal to pull the score to 17-9 against Cincinnati; part of an overall sloppy offensive performance with 11 team penalties for 81 yards.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
With Tyson Bagent out with a hamstring issue, Keenum should get reps after Williams in the preseason game against Cincinnati.PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026
Keenum has been elite in his preseason career since 2013, throwing for 3,112 yards and 17 TDs with just six INTs; he holds the FBS record for career passing yards (19,217) and TD passes (155), and was a star last week going 9-for-10 with 151 yards and two TDs.NegativeProjectionAug 20, 2026
Keenum threw four interceptions in the 2016 international game against the Giants, including two to safety Landon Collins, one of which was a 44-yard pick-six. The Rams lost 17-10 despite outgaining the Giants by 113 yards; turnovers made the difference. Keenum was benched for rookie Jared Goff a few weeks later.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Case Keenum will get the majority of reps for the Chicago Bears in Week 2 against the Bengals after Tyson Bagent missed practice time with a hamstring injury, supporting the Bears' moneyline pick.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent diced the Cleveland Browns' defense for over 300 yards in Week 1, demonstrating the Browns' defensive vulnerability heading into Week 2.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Case Keenum appeared in the Bears' preseason game against Cleveland, with the source noting that the entire starting offensive lineup had the day off, suggesting Keenum was part of the backup quarterback rotation rather than the primary starter.PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026
QB3 Case Keenum came in and went 9 of 10 for 151 yards, with 2 TDs and a perfect 158.3 passer rating in the preseason game.PositiveProjectionAug 15, 2026
Keenum posted a perfect 158.3 passer rating on 10 passing attempts in the preseason game, including the screen pass touchdown to Ahmed.PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026
Keenum led an efficient Bears drive in the second half, finding Ray-Ray McCloud for 28 yards and Brittain Brown for a 6-yard touchdown, demonstrating effective quarterback play in the preseason game.PositiveUsageAug 13, 2026
Case Keenum, the Bears' QB2, threw a long touchdown to Ray-Ray McCloud in stride during training camp practice, with McCloud getting behind the defense for the play of the day.NegativeUsageAug 9, 2026
Quarterback hit Kaden Davis for a 60-yard touchdown, with much of that gain coming from yards after catch.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
Keenum threw a touchdown pass in 7-on-7 drills during a practice session where the offense showed crisp execution.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
Keenum was brought in as a veteran presence and has been integral to the Bears' 2026 season and Caleb Williams' growth. Head coach Ben Johnson credited him heavily: "He's been an integral part of what we've done. He's been tremendous in terms of Caleb's growth... His experience has been something that all these young players can really lean into." Keenum has 66 regular-season starts and won 11 games as Minnesota's starter in 2017, reaching the NFC Championship. At 38 years old, he serves as the third QB option but remains capable of playing at a high level.NegativeRoleNo date
Keenum has 66 starts under his belt, making him one of the most experienced QB3s in the NFL as the Bears' third-string quarterback.