Philadelphia Eagles @ Chicago Bears
Final Score: Bears 27, Eagles 7
Writer: Steven Pintado (@coachstevenp)
What a surprise MNF game we got to witness between the Eagles and Bears. Maybe Philadelphia came into the game a little overconfident, knowing they would face a third-string quarterback, but the Bears, led by Case Keenum, punched the Eagles in the mouth. Chicago’s offense was flowing throughout the game, and the Eagles’ defense had no answer for what the Bears were producing.
On the Eagles’ side, they attempted to establish the run early, but falling behind forced them to rely more heavily on the passing game. Philadelphia also continued to hurt itself with 10 penalties for 61 yards, with several of those penalties extending Bears drives. The good news coming out of MNF is that there were no major injuries, and both teams appear to have escaped the game relatively healthy heading into Week 4.
Three Up
- Luther Burden III – The young receiver everyone drafted finally had the game we wished had happened in the first two weeks. Burden was all over the field and always seemed to be open when his quarterback needed him. This was the type of performance fantasy managers were waiting to see from the talented receiver.
- Case Keenum – The third-string quarterback had just a week of practice to prepare for a Super Bowl-contending team and hadn’t played in a regular-season game since 2024. None of that mattered, as Keenum balled out in a big way and helped lead the Bears to an impressive win over the Eagles.
- Kalif Raymond – The veteran slot receiver had a huge game, leading the team in receiving yards. He was a consistent option for Keenum throughout the night and really took over in the second half, highlighted by his long touchdown reception.
Three Down
- Eagles Coaching Staff – The lackluster play-calling and 10 penalties showed that this team was not very disciplined on Monday night. Philadelphia continued to hurt itself in key situations and never seemed to find a consistent rhythm on either side of the ball.
- Jalen Hurts – Outside of a beautiful two-minute drill to close out the first half, Hurts struggled to consistently extend drives and keep the Eagles’ offense moving. His interception in the second half was especially costly, as it killed some of the momentum Philadelphia had started to build.
- Kyle Monangai – Monangai fell back into being just a change-of-pace option behind D’Andre Swift. Most of his work on the ground came in the fourth quarter, with Swift clearly operating as the lead back for most of the game. This was Swift’s backfield on Monday night.
Philadelphia Eagles
Quarterback
Jalen Hurts: 16/25, 153 Yards, INT | 4 Carries, 25 Yards, TD
This was a game for Jalen Hurts to forget. Hurts was throwing the ball well enough early, including a beautiful over-the-shoulder throw to DeVonta Smith for 30 yards. In the first half, Hurts played well, but penalties and a big hit disrupted his rhythm. Inside the 20-yard line, Hurts took a hard hit and was called into the medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion. Unfortunately, while he was trying to get cleared to return, the Eagles finished the drive with an Andy Dalton interception.
Hurts’ best drive came in the final minutes of the first half, when he made several impressive throws before sneaking in for a Tush Push touchdown right before halftime. In the second half, though, the offense looked like a complete mess compared to what we saw early. Hurts threw a costly interception late in the third quarter that killed some of Philadelphia’s momentum. It was certainly not the fantasy performance Hurts managers were hoping for in a favorable road matchup.
Andy Dalton: 0/1, INT
Running Back
Saquon Barkley: 15 Carries, 82 Yards | 2 Targets, 1 Reception, -2 Yards
Veteran running back Saquon Barkley ran the ball well on Monday night. Barkley consistently found open holes, and the Eagles probably should have leaned on the run more in the first half. They eventually moved away from it as they kept falling behind. Barkley may have reached 100 rushing yards if not for a 19-yard run that was called back due to a penalty. The goal-line opportunities were encouraging, but Barkley had multiple chances with Jalen Hurts off the field and still couldn’t find the end zone. It was a solid performance overall, but also a missed opportunity for the Eagles running back.
Tank Bigsby: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 5 Yards, Fumble (Lost)
Will Shipley: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 11 Yards
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Makai Lemon: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 29 Yards
The rookie receiver had his best game as a pro, despite finishing with only 29 receiving yards. Makai Lemon started the game with a 19-yard reception, creating some hope for an early breakout, but that usage quickly disappeared. He wouldn’t make another notable play until late in the fourth quarter, when he picked up 13 yards on a catch. Lemon showed some of the short-area quickness that made him an intriguing prospect coming out of college. The Eagles need to find more ways to get him involved moving forward.
DeVonta Smith: 8 Targets, 6 Receptions, 65 Yards
DeVonta Smith had an average day on the field. His biggest play came on a beautiful over-the-shoulder grab that went for 30 yards. Most of his other catches came on shorter plays, as he finished with five receptions for 35 yards outside of that big catch. The Eagles struggled to generate much with their downfield passing game, but Smith still managed to lead the team in targets, which is a positive sign for his fantasy value. Better days should be ahead for Smith, as this felt more like a failure of the Eagles’ offensive game plan than anything concerning with his play.
Dontayvion Wicks: 5 Targets, 2 Receptions, 32 Yards
Dontayvion Wicks wasn’t able to replicate his success from the previous two weeks, although it was encouraging to see him earn five more targets. His first catch didn’t come until the Eagles’ two-minute drive late in the first half that eventually resulted in a touchdown. Wicks was quiet again in the second half, with his only other catch coming late in the fourth quarter as Philadelphia played catch-up. He remains a difficult FLEX option to trust unless the matchup is favorable.
Zach Ertz: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 9 Yards
The return of Zach Ertz to Philadelphia was great to see. The Eagles rotated their tight ends throughout the game, but Ertz managed to get involved during the two-minute drill late in the first half. His lone catch came on a short out route, where he fought forward trying to pick up the first down. Ertz definitely looked like someone who hadn’t been on an NFL field in a while, so expectations should remain low as he works his way back into game shape.
Johnny Mundt: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 4 Yards
Chicago Bears
Quarterback
Case Keenum: 24/34, 247 Yards, 2 TDs | 2 Carries, 8 Yards, TD
Talk about a blast from the past from veteran third-string quarterback Case Keenum. Despite not playing in a regular-season game since 2023, Keenum came out like a man on a mission. He started by getting the ball out quickly on shorter throws before eventually getting comfortable attacking the middle of the field. His offensive line gave him plenty of time throughout the game, and both of his passing touchdowns were beautifully thrown balls that allowed his receivers to make plays after the catch.
Keenum nearly had three passing touchdowns, but Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland both prevented that from happening. Keenum eventually added a one-yard rushing touchdown late in the game to cap off an impressive performance. This was certainly not the game anyone expected, as Keenum torched what was supposed to be an elite Eagles secondary throughout the night.
Running Back
D’Andre Swift: 20 Carries, 84 Yards | 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 4 Yards
Starting running back D’Andre Swift had a decent outing against the Eagles. Swift was the clear lead back through the first three quarters, but unfortunately didn’t do much with his 20 touches, averaging just 4.2 yards per carry. The Eagles’ defense did a good job preventing big runs, while Swift’s involvement in the passing game was minimal with only three targets. He also had a couple of opportunities in the red zone but couldn’t get through the Eagles’ defensive front for a touchdown. Swift was just okay in this matchup, but his consistently high carry volume keeps him as a solid fantasy option with the potential for bigger performances when he finds the end zone.
Kyle Monangai: 10 Carries, 31 Yards
Backup running back Kyle Monangai wasn’t heavily involved for most of the game. He picked up the Bears’ first rushing first down, which didn’t come until the third quarter, after struggling with negative yardage in the first half. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that Monangai saw a few drives and was able to find more success against a tiring Eagles run defense. Outside of his big touchdown run in Week 1, he has mostly settled into the range of around 10 carries for 40 yards. The consistent touches are encouraging, but he isn’t doing enough with them right now to produce reliable fantasy numbers.
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Luther Burden III: 11 Targets, 7 Receptions, 61 Yards, TD | 1 Carry, 7 Yards
Luther Burden III managers have to be thrilled to finally see their investment start to pay off. Burden was Case Keenum’s go-to receiver in the first half, consistently getting open and giving his quarterback an easy option in the passing game. His touchdown came on a short reception where his teammates helped push him across the goal line, and he also added seven yards on an end-around. Most importantly, Burden led the team with 11 targets, potentially signaling the start of his ascension into the impact player fantasy managers have been waiting to see.
Colston Loveland: 4 Targets, 4 Receptions, 31 Yards
Colston Loveland is alive in the Bears’ offense after a quiet first two weeks. Loveland showed off his physical running style, hauling in three of his targets and fighting for extra yards after the catch. He nearly scored late in the second quarter but was ruled down at the one-yard line after failing to extend the ball across the goal line. That was his lone red-zone opportunity of the night. While we still haven’t seen the upside we hoped for from Loveland, this was a solid step in the right direction for the young tight end.
Kalif Raymond: 7 Targets, 6 Receptions, 90 Yards, TD
Kalif Raymond continues his mini-breakout season with the Bears. Raymond took some time to get going, recording only a few catches in the first half, but he really started to become a favorite target for Case Keenum after halftime. Late in the third quarter, Raymond took advantage of a broken play that left him wide open for a 44-yard touchdown reception. He also helped save Keenum from a potential interception on a poorly thrown ball, securing the catch around multiple defenders. Raymond continues to see consistent involvement in this offense and should remain in the weekly FLEX conversation moving forward.
Rome Odunze: 6 Targets, 3 Receptions, 44 Yards
Rome Odunze finished with yet another mediocre fantasy day. He made a few solid catches, including some impressive grabs in contested situations, but his biggest negative came on a beautifully thrown ball from Case Keenum that Odunze bobbled and couldn’t bring in for a touchdown. It’s also a little concerning that he isn’t leading this team in targets, finishing third in that category this week. The Eagles did a good job limiting throws outside the hashes, giving Odunze a tougher matchup, so managing 44 receiving yards wasn’t a complete disappointment.
Sam Roush: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 16 Yards
Roush converted a big fourth-down reception in the first half, but made a special teams blunder that cost his team about 20 yards of field position. Rookies, man.
Zavion Thomas: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 1 Yard
Cole Kmet: 1 Target