Case Keenum officially listed as starting QB vs. Jets despite playing one snap
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Key Points:
- Bears coach Ben Johnson started both Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent on Sunday, with Keenum taking the first snap and Bagent playing the rest of the game.
- An NFL spokesman confirmed that Keenum will be credited with the official start and win according to Elias Sports Bureau rules.
- Johnson downplayed the individual credit, emphasizing that the team gets the win regardless of the quarterback’s record.
- The rule states the quarterback who takes the first snap is credited with the start and win, even if another player lines up at quarterback on the field.
- Bagent, who played most of the game, is expected to start the upcoming game against the Packers.
