Bears coach Ben Johnson flipped through the media on Sunday, starting both Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent. Keenum took the first snap, with Bagent lined up at wide receiver.
It was the only moment for Keenum. Bagent played all 93.
An NFL spokesman said the Elias Sports Bureau clarified to the league that Keenum will be credited with the kickoff and the win since he is the quarterback who took the first step.
“Good for him,” Johnson said after the 23-12 win, when told the win would go toward Keenum’s record. “I think the team deserves credit for a win.”
If two quarterbacks are on the field for the first play, the one who takes the snap is considered the starter. If a back made the first down on the wildcat, with the quarterback lined up wide, the quarterback—as the only quarterback on the field—would again get the snap and the win.
Keenum is 32-36 in his career, including 2-0 as the Bears’ starter this season. Bagent is 2-2.
Bagent is expected to start Sunday’s game against the Packers.
