Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field
‘Justice for Case Keenum,’ ‘Illegal’ – NFL Fans Confused with Bears’ ‘Crazy Decision’ for QB1 vs. Jets 1
The Chicago Bears (2-1) will not start quarterback Case Keenum in Week 4 against the New York Jets as head coach Ben Johnson names his QB1. This decision brought online fans together, believing that it was a diabolical move after Keenum’s performance last week against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) celebrates after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn ImagesSep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) celebrates after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) celebrates after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
Fans Mock Bears Over Snubbing Case Keenum vs. Jets
Tyson Bagent will be the Bears QB1 on Sunday. A concussion kept Bagent out of Week 3 against the Eagles. This allowed third-stringer Keenum to enter a QB debate by throwing for 247 yards, two passing touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown in a prime-time win. However, fans are not taking this move well.
“Justice for Case Keenum,” an X user commented.
Justice for Case Keenum✊ https://t.co/TF9BBwtZsV
— TheFantasyTender (@FantasyTender) October 3, 2026
“Free Case Keenum from these shackles,” one commented.
“Benching Case Keenum after what he did last week should be illegal,” a football fan commented.
“A crazy decision,” one reacted.
“Fan base will be in pure chaos if he underperforms after what Case did last game 😭” one commented.
“Wrong choice.. Keenum just beat the Eagles?” another wrote.
All the while, Williams is projected to make his way back to the starting lineup between mid and late October, depending on the healing progress of his Grade 2 hamstring injury.
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