After turning back the clock, Case Keenum already has as many TDs as these franchise QBs in 2026

Just a week prior, Case Keenum's name might not have immediately sprung to mind among NFL quarterbacks. However, eight days after Baltimore Ravens' Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for the Monday Night Football showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles, Keenum emerged as the star of the game. Delivering two passing touchdowns and adding a rushing score, Keenum led the Bears to a victory that many didn't anticipate, while also adding to his impressive touchdown total for the season.

With a trio of touchdowns in his inaugural start of the season, Keenum has already matched or surpassed the touchdown output of several veteran franchise quarterbacks who have been playing for a much longer period.

The list of quarterbacks Keenum has tied or outdone in this one night reads as follows: Justin Herbert, C.J. Stroud, Daniel Jones, Baker Mayfield, and Drake Maye. Keenum's three total touchdowns put him on par with all of these players who have started three games this season, a combined 1-11 record. Notably, Keenum's three touchdowns also match the total of Justin Herbert and C.J.

Stroud, who have each made three starts this season and are currently 1-11. Furthermore, Keenum's performance was nothing short of stellar, completing 24 of his 34 passes for 247 yards and adding a rushing touchdown, along with another on the ground. At the age of 38, Keenum had not started a game since 2023, when he made two appearances for the Houston Texans.

The Bears will now face a decision for Week 4, as Tyson Bagent served as Williams' backup and might have started Monday night if not for a concussion. With a short week ahead, it would be difficult to deny Keenum another starting opportunity, assuming Williams can't return just yet.