Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) celebrates after an interception against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at Soldier Field.
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Case Keenum may be the one being showered with praise, and quite deservedly so, but TJ Edwards also had a big moment in the Chicago Bears' blowout win against the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-7, at Soldier Field on Monday.
Keenum started in place of Caleb Williams, who is nursing a hamstring injury, and went 24-of-34 for 247 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also rushed for a score. It was his first game since 2023.
Edwards, for his part, had three total tackles and three passes defended, including an interception off Jalen Hurts with 23 seconds left in the third quarter.
The 30-year-old linebacker knew exactly that Hurts was going to DeVonta Smith since he practically joined the huddle of the Eagles before the play, as noted by The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov.
“Looks like Bears LB TJ Edwards listened in as Jalen Hurts gave the play call in the huddle—and then intercepted Hurts on that very play,” wrote Meirov on X.
Looks like #Bears LB T.J. Edwards listened in as Jalen Hurts gave the play call in the huddle — and then intercepted Hurts on that very play. pic.twitter.com/r2s7iCZllU
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 29, 2026
Who said eavesdropping is bad?
Fans loved Edward's sneaky move.
“LMAO, I've never seen something like this,” said @KadenMoran23.
“He heard the call and still picked it off on that exact play. Come on,” added @voi_bet.
“LOL, this is WWE at this point,” wrote @KareemBaldwin1.
“Jalen thought he was Michael Jordan telling the defender exactly how he was gonna score on him. Absolute aura- farming L,” posted @FSquared13.
“People will say it's rigged when Hurts or any other player on Philly has absolutely zero awareness,” claimed @akins_conner.
Edwards is fully healthy after recovering from the ankle injury he suffered in last season's playoffs.
Obviously, he is a good listener too.