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Eagles’ defense fails again as Bears win 27-7

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 2:28 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Eagles Lose to Bears

The Philadelphia Eagles lost 27-7 to the Chicago Bears.
Eagles committed three turnovers, including Hurts’ interception and Dalton’s end-zone pick.
Philadelphia was penalized ten times, four on defense that extended Bears drives.
The defense recorded zero takeaways, a franchise first through three games.
Coach Nick Sirianni took a delay-of-game penalty and punted on fourth-and-1 on Sept. 28, 2026.

Summary

Keenum Sets Age Record

Keenum became the sixth quarterback to throw 240+ yards, 2+ TDs and rush for a TD at age 38+.
He posted a perfect 11-for-11 against the blitz, best accuracy since ESPN began tracking blitzes in 2006.
The Bears logged their 39th takeaway since last season, the most by any NFL team.
Defensive back Dillon Thieneman recorded his first career interception, picking off Andy Dalton in the end zone.

History

Historical Context

After the Chicago Bears’ 1985 season—when Mike Ditka and Buddy Ryan’s 46 defense forced 54 takeaways and helped the 15-1 team win Super Bowl XX—their turnover-focused legacy still shapes strategies. In 2026, the Philadelphia Eagles recorded ten penalties and zero takeaways, echoing the Bears’ lesson that defensive aggression, not discipline lapses, can decide playoff fates.

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Eagles Lose to Bears

The Philadelphia Eagles lost 27-7 to the Chicago Bears.
Eagles committed three turnovers, including Hurts’ interception and Dalton’s end-zone pick.
Philadelphia was penalized ten times, four on defense that extended Bears drives.
The defense recorded zero takeaways, a franchise first through three games.
Coach Nick Sirianni took a delay-of-game penalty and punted on fourth-and-1 on Sept. 28, 2026.

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