Rich Hribar· Sep 24, 2026
Previewing the Week 3 Monday night game, Hribar expects Caleb Williams to sit, doubts Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocol in time, and therefore has Case Keenum starting at quarterback for Chicago; he also expects Zach Ertz to play for Philadelphia in his first week back.
“While Caleb Williams avoided a major injury that will not end his season, we still don't expect him to play in Week 3.”
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4 checkable claims — 3 availability calls and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
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Case Keenum · 2026 season6 calls from 5 pundits between 1 and 1. Rich Hribar said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Availability CallsZach ErtzPhiladelphia EaglesSep 24, 2026
“Ertz is expected to play on Monday, but it would be shocking to see him have a massive role right away in the first week back with the team.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Availability CallsTyson BagentChicago BearsSep 24, 2026
“The Monday night game gives Bagent an extra day to clear protocol, but post-game symptoms make that a longer bet.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Availability CallsCaleb WilliamsChicago BearsSep 24, 2026
“While Caleb Williams avoided a major injury that will not end his season, we still don't expect him to play in Week 3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCase KeenumChicago BearsSep 24, 2026
Case Keenum to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Case Keenum set to start, the Eagles should be in a neutral game script at least, if not playing ahead for most of the game.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Garrett PodellDepth Chart Calls · Case KeenumHit · 100Podell ranks all 32 current NFL starting quarterbacks entering Week 3 of the 2026 season, with Josh Allen first, Patrick Mahomes second and Case Keenum last. He also expects Kyler Murray and Michael Penix Jr. to return to action in Week 3 and Case Keenum to possibly start for the Bears.
- Fox SportsDepth Chart Calls · Case KeenumHit · 100A roundup of NFC injury news expects Jameis Winston to start for the Giants in any games Jaxson Dart misses, and suggests third-stringer Case Keenum could end up starting for the Bears against the Eagles in Week 3 with both Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent sidelined.
- Fox SportsDepth Chart Calls · Case KeenumHit · 100With Caleb Williams injured and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol, third-string quarterback Case Keenum is expected to start for the Bears against the Eagles in Week 3.
- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 100Rogers made his own Week 2 calls, taking the Packers, Eagles (by at least 10), Panthers (by at least a field goal), Cowboys (by at least six), Chargers, Chiefs and Rams to win. He also noted Baltimore was his Super Bowl pick and said it wouldn't shock him if Jacksonville hosted the AFC Championship Game.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Chicago BearsClose · 45Simms went through every Week 2 game with predicted final scores, picking the Texans, Bears, Steelers (as an upset), Packers, Ravens, Eagles, Buccaneers, Panthers, Jaguars, Seahawks, Cowboys, 49ers, Chargers, Chiefs and Rams to win. He also reiterated that Denver was his preseason Super Bowl pick while predicting the Broncos would fall to 0-2.
- Chris LongScore Predictions · Philadelphia EaglesClose · 79Previewing Week 2, Long called New England a spot to bounce back against Pittsburgh, projected a 27-14 Patriots win, saw Eagles-Titans as a 23-10 grinder, liked the Rams' spot Monday night against the Giants, and wrote down a Bills 31, Lions 23 final for the Thursday nighter.
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