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Eagles set rare NFL record in 27‑7 loss to Bears

The Eagles recorded a unique statistical low in a 27‑7 defeat to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:42:10 GMT

Philadelphia fell 27‑7 to Chicago on Monday Night Football, becoming the first NFL team to finish a game with fewer than 50 offensive plays, under 250 total yards, at least three turnovers and ten penalties, while recording no takeaways or sacks, according to OptaSTATS.

The loss featured five total turnovers for the Eagles, including a fumble deep in their own territory and an interception thrown by Andy Dalton, who stepped in for Jalen Hurts after a concussion evaluation.

Hurts finished with an EPA per play of –0.04, ranking 27th of 49 quarterbacks through three weeks, and a 41.4% success rate, placing him 30th. The defense, previously touted as the team’s strength, has yet to record a takeaway in three games.

Chicago quarterback Case Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, adding two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.

Key facts

Eagles lost 27‑7 to the Bears on Monday Night Football (bleacherreport.com)
Team recorded fewer than 50 offensive plays, under 250 yards, three turnovers and ten penalties (bleacherreport.com)
No takeaways or sacks were recorded by the Eagles (bleacherreport.com)
Jalen Hurts had an EPA per play of –0.04, 27th among 49 QBs (bleacherreport.com)
Case Keenum threw for 247 yards, two TD passes and one rushing TD (bleacherreport.com)