Chicago pulls away
The Chicago Bears scored 17 unanswered points in the second half to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-7 at Soldier Field in Week 3. Chicago improved to 2-1, while Philadelphia fell to the same record after opening with two wins. The Bears led 7-0 after the first quarter, but the Eagles narrowed the margin to 10-7 by halftime. Chicago took control with 10 third-quarter points and added seven more in the fourth. Philadelphia did not score outside the second quarter. The result gave the Bears a sharp offensive rebound after their 9-3 loss to Minnesota in Week 2. The Eagles, who had scored 24 points in each of their first two games, finished with seven.
Keenum leads the offense
Case Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns, adding a rushing touchdown on four carries for six yards. Kalif Raymond turned seven targets into six catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. Luther Burden III drew 11 targets, catching seven passes for 61 yards and a score while adding seven yards on one carry. D'Andre Swift supplied 84 rushing yards on 20 attempts and caught two passes for four yards. Chicago's defense held Philadelphia to 248 yards and recorded two sacks and a fumble recovery.
Limited returns for Philadelphia
Jalen Hurts completed 16 of 25 passes for 153 yards with one interception. His rushing production—25 yards and a touchdown on four carries—provided Philadelphia's only touchdown. DeVonta Smith caught six of eight targets for 65 yards. Saquon Barkley gained 82 yards on 15 carries but finished with minus-two receiving yards on one catch. Keenum led the game's fantasy production with 24.5 PPR points, followed by Raymond at 21.0 and Burden at 19.8. Smith's 12.5 PPR points led Philadelphia's listed receivers, while Hurts finished with 12.6 and Barkley with 9.0.
Week 4 ahead
Both teams play at home in Week 4. Philadelphia hosts the Los Angeles Rams, and Chicago welcomes the New York Jets. Both games are scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. ET.