Chicago Bears fans are still on Cloud 9 after watching their team dominate the Philadelphia Eagles 27-7 in Week 3.
The Bears finished with 375 yards of offense, but quarterback Case Keenum led the way with 247 passing yards. Chicago also forced three turnovers and pitched a second-half shutout in the win.
This game has plenty of winners who deserve recognition. Here is a look at the winners and losers from the Bears' win over the Eagles.
Winners and losers from Bears' win over Eagles in Week 3
Winner: Kalif Raymond, WR
Raymond continues to prove he might be the best receiver on this team. His 41-yard touchdown catch might have been more about the Eagles' defensive breakdown, but he continues to make plays week in and week out. He had six receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown, continuing his stellar season.
Winner, Dillon Thieneman, S
This rookie continues to shine week after week. He again led the team with six tackles, but also had a pass deflection and a critical interception in the end zone when the Eagles were inside the five-yard line in the first half. Chicago likely won the game and maintained momentum throughout the contest because of Thieneman's plays.
Loser: Jaylon Johnson, CB
Johnson's second-half performance was much better, making a nice read and forcing a screen-pass stop on Eagles receiver Makai Lemon for a loss. Still, Johnson gave up some receptions he shouldn't have, like getting Mossed on a ball while covering DeVonta Smith. It might have been better, but Johnson still has a few things to improve in coverage.
Winner: Ben Johnson, HC
Johnson executed the game plan offense perfectly. Sure, he had a couple of cute moments with play calls and going for it on fourth down in the red zone when he should have taken the points, but he made the calls that were best for Keenum. That's what an elite coach can do no matter what.
Loser: Kyle Monangai, RB
Monangai got the short yards he was asked for, but the Eagles' defense did a good job stuffing the run. He got 31 yards on 10 carries. Not the end of the world since the Bears won, but last year he had over 100 yards against the Eagles, so it's definitely a downgrade.
Winner: Theo Benedet, LT
Braxton Jones suffered a tough injury in the game, but to Benedet's credit, he came in and helped out in the second half. Benedet didn't allow a sack, and the Bears ran the ball better with him at left tackle in the second half. If Jones plays the whole game, he's probably on this list, but Benedet gets recognized for this.
Winner: T.J. Edwards, LB
It's so weird to see Edwards not getting the tackles, as he only had three for the game, but what an impact he made everywhere else. He finished with three pass deflections, one tackle for loss, and an interception late in the third quarter. Edwards has really become one of the best coverage linebackers in the NFL.
Winner: Dennis Allen, DC
Allen has been under fire over the past year-plus because his defenses have been inconsistent, but he got his unit to do what they do best: create turnovers. The Eagles finished with 248 yards of offense and three turnovers, as the Bears also picked up two sacks, five tackles for loss, and four quarterback hits. Over the last two weeks, the Bears' defense has been playing some of the best football the franchise has seen on that side of the ball in a long time.
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Winner: Case Keenum, QB
No one has been a bigger winner in this game than Keenum, coming in at age 38, not having started a game since 2023, and dominating the way he did. He finished 24-of-34 for 247 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions, adding a rushing score to an impressive night. Chicago will remember this performance for a long time.
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