Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Fri 10/27/17 11:04 AM
Case Keenum
QB CHI (5)
Keenum will start at quarterback Sunday against the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum will get another start this week with Sam Bradford (knee) out for the third straight contest. Keenum dealt with a chest injury that slowed him at Wednesday's practice, but he was able to practice fully the last two games and is not listed on the Vikings' final injury report, so he should not be limited Sunday. Keenum has held his own as the starting quarterback, but it remains to be seen if he will hold onto the job after this week, as both Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater (knee) could return to practice following the Vikings' Week 9 bye.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Thu 10/26/17 1:03 PM
Case Keenum
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Keenum (chest) logged a full practice Thursday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum's health was never considered a serious concern for the Vikings, though it was surprising when he popped up on the injury report Wednesday with the chest injury. However, after advancing from a limited to full practice participant, Keenum should be on tap to make his third consecutive start in Week 8 against the Browns with Sam Bradford (knee) all but ruled out for the contest.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Wed 10/25/17 4:32 PM
Case Keenum
QB CHI (5)
Keenum (chest) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum likely picked up the injury in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Ravens. It doesn't seem like a major concern for his availability for Sunday's game against the Browns in London. Keenum figures to get one more game before he faces pressure from Teddy Bridgewater (knee) and/or Sam Bradford (knee) when the Vikings come out of a Week 9 bye.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 10/22/17 5:36 PM
Case Keenum
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Keenum completed 20 of 31 passes for 188 yards and an interception in Sunday's 24-16 win over Baltimore. He added a nine-yard run during the contest.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum was able to take a backseat for much of Sunday's game as Latavius Murray and Jerick McKinnon ran over Baltimore. That's pretty much been Keenum's MO this season. His monster outing against Tampa Bay in Week 3 aside, Keenum has averaged just 6.07 yards per attempt and has a TD:INT ratio of 2:2. The mystery surrounding Sam Bradford's knee makes it likely that Keenum will get another shot next week against Cleveland, but Teddy Bridgewater's rapid recovery means that Keenum might turn back into a pumpkin as soon after the proceeding bye.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Fri 10/20/17 1:35 PM
Case Keenum
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Vikings coach Mike Zimmer confirmed that Keenum will start Sunday's game against Baltimore, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sam Bradford (knee) is still hurting and Teddy Bridgewater (knee) hasn't practiced enough to be ready for a game. Keenum's spot will be tenuous heading forward, but he'll get the nod for at least one more week as the Vikings take aim at a Baltimore defense that's held opponents to a 71.1 passer rating.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 10/15/17 9:07 PM
Case Keenum
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Keenum completed 24 of 38 passes for 239 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Packers. He also rushed twice for 15 yards.
EDGE Analysis
Despite not having Stefon Diggs (groin) at his disposal and also losing Michael Floyd to an in-game calf injury, Keenum managed to lead the Vikings to another victory. The 29-year-old was able to connect with six different pass catchers overall, with his most effective target being Adam Thielen (nine receptions, 97 yards). With rumors earlier Sunday that starting quarterback Sam Bradford's bone bruise could be a lot worse than is being reported, Keenum could be in for a long-term stint behind center. A possible wrench in those plans comes in the form of one Teddy Bridgewater (knee), however, as the 2014 first-round pick is expected to pass his physical Monday and resume practicing next week. If Bridgewater is eventually deemed healthy enough to be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list over the subsequent 21 days, Keenum will have formidable competition for the top job.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Fri 10/13/17 4:05 PM
Case Keenum
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Keenum will start Sunday's game against the Packers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
On Friday, the Vikings ruled out Sam Bradford, who aggravated the bone bruise in his left knee Monday at Chicago. In that contest, Keenum replaced Bradford after halftime and proceeded to rack up 140 yards and one touchdown through the air en route to a 20-17 win. While he won't have Stefon Diggs (groin) at his disposal against the Packers' sixth-ranked pass defense, Keenum has nonetheless cobbled together the ninth-best quarterback rating (97.6) on the season.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Tue 10/10/17 12:47 AM
Case Keenum
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Keenum replaced an injured Sam Bradford in the second quarter of Monday's win at Chicago and was 17 of 21 passing for 140 yards and a touchdown.
EDGE Analysis
Bradford aggravated a knee injury and his status for next week is in doubt, making it look likely Keenum will start. However, a decision on Minnesota's starting quarterback may not come until later in the week. Keenum bounced back from a disappointing performance last week against Detroit as he made several big plays in the second half to lead the team to a win.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Mon 10/9/17 1:04 PM
Case Keenum
QB CHI (5)
With Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer indicating earlier that he "anticipates" Sam Bradford (knee) to play Monday against the Bears, Keenum will likely settle back into his normal backup role, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum has had the keys to the Vikings' offense the last three weeks after Bradford came out of the team's season-opening win over the Saints with a bone bruise in his surgically repaired left knee. Though the Vikings have won just one of the three games Keenum has started, the 29-year-old has proven capable under center, completing 61 percent of his passes for 755 yards, three touchdowns and no turnovers. Despite his solid performance, Keenum won't present a serious threat to Bradford if the latter is reasonably healthy, which now seems to be the case. So long as Bradford, who is officially listed as a game-time decision, makes it through pregame warmups without issue, Keenum will be holding a clipboard in Week 5.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 10/1/17 7:53 PM
Case Keenum
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Keenum completed 16 of 30 passes for 219 yards without a touchdown or turnover in Sunday's 14-7 loss to the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum turned back into a pumpkin after throwing for 369 yards and three touchdowns in last week's win over Tampa Bay. He started the first nine games of the season for the Rams last year and is among the NFL's most capable backup quarterbacks. Picking up Keenum as insurance for the injury-prone Sam Bradford (knee) has proven to be a wise move for Minnesota, especially since Bradford doesn't seem likely to return in Week 5 considering he still isn't practicing. With zero turnovers through three starts with the Vikings, Keenum's at least keeping the team in games.