Case Keenum officially listed as starting QB vs. Jets despite playing one snap
Bears coach Ben Johnson trolled the media on Sunday, starting both Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent.
The Chicago Bears officially designated Case Keenum as their starting quarterback for their upcoming matchup against the New York Jets, despite Keenum only taking one snap in the team's recent victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Keenum, who has a career record of 32-36, including a 2-0 mark as the Bears' starting quarterback this season, took the first snap of the game, with veteran backup Tyson Bagent playing all 93 minutes at wide receiver.
The Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson explained after the win that Keenum would be credited with the start and the victory, as the Elias Sports Bureau confirmed that the quarterback taking the initial snap is recognized as the starter. The Bears' coach maintained that the win would be credited to Keenum, stating that the team deserved recognition for securing the victory.
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