{
  "id": 9400105,
  "title": "Ben Johnson Gives Ringing Endorsement of Bears' Likely 'MNF' Starter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/ben-johnson-gives-ringing-endorsement-of-bears-likely-mnf-starter",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T19:35:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/ben-johnson-gives-ringing-endorsement-of-bears-likely-mnf-starter-12480277"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Quarterback Case Keenum, the 38-year-old veteran, is set to start for the Chicago Bears during Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles. This comes after Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring strain in the recent Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, ruling him out for a few weeks. Meanwhile, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent is questionable for the upcoming game due to concussion protocol. Head coach Ben Johnson praised Keenum, noting his experience and adaptability, stating that the team is ready to rally around him. Keenum, who has been with the Bears for two seasons, has been playing well and has seen every defense imaginable. However, the absence of his regular starters will put pressure on the offensive line during Monday night's game.",
  "summary": "A veteran QB could start for the Bears Monday night with Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent injured, and Ben Johnson is all in.",
  "key_points": [
    "Case Keenum, 38, set to start for Bears in MNF game",
    "Caleb Williams out due to hamstring strain from Vikings game",
    "Head coach Ben Johnson endorses Keenum's experience and adaptability"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}