Case Keenum Takes Ceremonial Opening Snap in Strategic Coaching Ploy

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Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum started Sunday's game against the Jets for exactly one snap, handing off the ball for a short gain before Tyson Bagent took over for the rest of the 23-12 victory. Head coach Ben Johnson described the move as a "ceremonial first pitch" designed to mess with early media reports about the starting quarterback decision.