CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 28: Joe Thuney #62 of the Chicago Bears in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on September 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images While most expected Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson to dust off the same run-heavy game plan he used last year against the Philadelphia Eagles, he pivoted to a quick passing attack that seemed to keep Philly off balance. It was brilliant strategy, as Vic Fangio and the Eagles likely didn’t expect it, especially with third-string quarterback Case Keenum forced to start. Keenum hadn’t thrown a pass in an NFL game since 2024, and at 38, it felt like they’d want to limit his exposure. But Johnson had other ideas. He knew Keenum had the experience and enough life in his arm to execute the game plan. They didn’t call many long developing passes or rollouts for him, as it was a lot of rhythm passing and play action. His average time to throw, 2.41 seconds, is the quickest of all quarterbacks this season with at least 30 attempts. Getting the ball out quickly and expertly navigating the Eagles’ blitz meant zero sacks to break down this week!There was one sack, but a penalty wiped it out, so it doesn’t count. At his postgame press conference, Keenum talked about his offensive line’s stellar pass protection and mentioned the negated sack, saying, “PFF may count those.”So with no sacks to break down, enjoy a few clips and analytics from social media about Chicago’s offensive line. Elite protection 💯@PHIvsCHI on ESPNStream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/PjdeXUhLfJ— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2026Which offensive tackles are being put on an island the most and who is winning in that position? pic.twitter.com/D0CdVCtcpf— Shaun Newkirk (@Shauncore) September 29, 2026Lowest pressure rates allowed by NFL offensive tackles this season, per TruMedia (min. 75 pass-block snaps):🛡️ Amarius Mims, CIN – 0.0%🛡️ Garett Bolles, DEN – 1.0%🛡️ DJ Glaze, LV – 1.0%🛡️ Lane Johnson, PHI – 1.9%🛡️ Joe Alt, LAC – 1.9%🛡️ Jermaine Eluemunor, NYG – 2.1%🛡️… pic.twitter.com/UcAx1L0Dfv— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) September 29, 2026.@Eagles@ChicagoBears SHOUTOUT to #dabears offense they owned the LOS start to finish knocking the Birds into the Soldier Field Turf…2nd year in a row they took the Eagles behind the Whipping Post. #BaldysBreakdownspic.twitter.com/UN553a2ytV— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 29, 2026After further consideration…This was my favorite play from Monday Night Football.I love it 🫡 pic.twitter.com/9EBN4D4qXy— Coach Dan Casey (@CoachDanCasey) September 29, 2026Here’s the individual Sackwatch tally after three weeks:Sacks happen – 2Garrett Bradbury – 1Jonah Jackson – 1Colston Loveland – 1Theo Benedet – .5Caleb Williams – .5Here are the total Bears’ sacks allowed through Week 3:2010 – 8 (Martz)2011 – 14 (Martz)2012 – 11 (Tice)2013 –
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