Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Tyson Bagent starting over Case Keenum against the Jets?
Multiple insiders reported that Bagent has been receiving starter reps in practice all week and is expected to get the nod against the Jets. Ben Johnson has maintained since the start that he believes Bagent has the talent and qualities of a starting quarterback, and Keenum's strong performance against the Eagles wasn't enough to change that view.
How many career starts does Tyson Bagent have compared to Case Keenum?
Tyson Bagent has only 4 career starts, while Case Keenum has 67. Despite the experience gap, the Bears coaching staff has chosen Bagent as the number two quarterback for two consecutive offseasons.
How did Case Keenum perform against the Philadelphia Eagles?
Keenum led the Bears to a dominant 27-7 victory over the Eagles. However, he also came dangerously close to throwing two ugly interceptions, including one in the red zone that could have been returned for a touchdown.
What is Tyson Bagent's rushing ability and why does it matter against the Jets?
Bagent amassed 109 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns in 5 games as a rookie in 2023, giving him more mobility than he typically gets credit for. This matters because the Jets defense favors man coverage and aggressive pressure packages, and a mobile quarterback can counter that while also opening up play-fake opportunities.
Why is Case Keenum considered a streaky quarterback?
Keenum has a career history of putting together a few strong games followed by clunkers, with no predictability as to when the bad ones would show up. For example, in back-to-back starts for Houston in 2023, he followed a 229-yard overtime win with a game where he threw for just 62 yards and 2 interceptions against Cleveland.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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