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Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders

NFL
Bears
1-4
40-20
Final
Commanders
2-3
Northwest Stadium
TV: TSN / DAZN

Drive chart

Drives

  • End of Game
  • Field Goal
  • Downs
  • Touchdown
  • Missed FG
  • Punt
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Who won: Bears 40-20

The Chicago Bears beat the Washington Commanders 40-20 on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Northwest Stadium. The Bears outscored the Commanders 17-3 in the 2nd quarter. Justin Fields led the Bears in passing yards (15/29, 282 YDS, 4 TD). Sam Howell led the Commanders in passing yards (37/51, 388 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT).

Recap · Oct 6
Fields and Moore lead the Bears to their first win of the season, beating the Commanders 40-20

Music blared from the Chicago Bears locker room after a victory for the first time in almost a year, and players danced and jumped around with joy.

What it means

  • Bears 1-2 on the road; Commanders 1-2 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 8h ago
How wild-card game sent Bears, Packers in opposite directions
Preview · 22h ago
Bears have opportunity to show again they've gained the upper hand in their rivalry with Packers
ESPN · 23h ago
Bears RB Monangai out, QB Williams now questionable vs. Packers
ESPN · 1d ago
Commanders QB Daniels will play, WR Diggs out against Giants
ESPN · 1d ago
Why Stephen A. is picking the Commanders to beat the Giants
ESPN · 2d ago
'That ain't me': Bears' D'Andre Swift laments early fumble issues
Preview · 2d ago
Jayden Daniels is set to return but Commanders have other key injuries ahead of matchup with Giants
ESPN · 2d ago
Jayden Daniels will be 'full go' vs. Giants, says Commanders OC

Injuries and inactives

Bears2nd in NFC North
  • Anthony Johnson Jr. S
    Undisclosed
    Out
  • Keyshaun Elliott LB
    Quadriceps
    Out
  • Kyle Monangai RB
    Toe, Sprain
    Out
  • Kyler Gordon CB
    Calf
    Out
  • Caleb Williams QB
    Hamstring, Strain, right
    Questionable
Commanders4th in NFC East
  • Charles Omenihu DE
    Groin
    Out
  • Nick Cross S
    Illness
    Out
  • Percy Butler S
    Hamstring
    Out
  • Tyler Owens S
    Hamstring
    Out
  • Trey Amos CB
    Ankle, Sprain
    Injured Reserve

Quarterbacks

Bears2nd in NFC North
Justin Fields QB
Season passing leader · 282 YDS, 4 TD
Commanders4th in NFC East
Sam Howell QB
Season passing leader · 388 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue
Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD · Grass · Attendance 63,727
Officials
Scott Novak (Referee), Terrence Miles (Back Judge), Trawick Boger (Field Judge), Mark Pellis (Umpire), Mark Stewart (Line Judge), Don Willard (Side Judge), Brian Sakowski (Down Judge)

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