The Bears get a last second FG kick from Jake Moody to upset the Washington Commanders.
The win gives the Bears a 3-game winning streak and exorcises their demons from last year’s loss at Washington.
Up next: A Week 7 home game vs. the Saints
Bears vers fallout. Caleb Williams was sacked three times, looked to be frustrated at times, but stayed with it. Completed passes to eight different receivers. Led team down the field for the game-winning field goal. Jaden Daniels led a comeback from an early 13 DPT. Deficit early interception killed potential scoring drive. Fumbled handoff late in the fourth quarter cost the Commanders the game. The run game had its best day of the season so far, averaging 5.4 yards per rush. Offensive line had its best night with run protection. The offense put together late fourth quarter drives to get revenge win. Jaquan Brisker had an early interception to set the tone. Commanders went three for eight on third down conversions. A late fourth quarter turnover turned into the game-winning field goal drive. Three straight games where the defense forced three plus turnovers in a game. Chris Moore and Zack Z combined for 89 yards and two touchdowns. The Commander defense got five QB hits and three sacks on the night. Washington had four drives continue through penalties, but three turnovers were costly. Player of the game, DeAndre Swift. Grading the Bears. Offense C++ 381 yds of offense, three of 10 on third down conversions. Offensive line had some pass protection issues. The Bears had 145 yards rushing on a 5.4 yard average. Bears only one of three in the red zone. Burden Odun Shukm combined for nine receptions, 125 wides. DeAndre Swift 175 total yards. Defense B. Three turnovers, two sacks, two QB hits, three tackles for loss. Blown coverage led to the Commanders taking a 17-6 lead. Run defense wasn’t gashed as much against Washington. Nash on Wright with two awful penalties but key fumble recovery. Edwards Edmonds 22 tackles. Special teams A minus. Jake Moody four of five made field goals including 38-yard game-winning kick. Tory Taylor 53.0 yard punt average. Made a punt inside the 10 YD line. Moody’s field goal attempt blocked on low snap. Poor protection. Special teams gave up 31.8 eight yards on kick returns. Coaching B. Dennis Allen is figuring out who to use to get some pressure. Run defense didn’t struggle as much. Offensive game plan found a way despite dropped passes, penalties, bad calls. Coaching played a factor in gutting out a road win versus a quality opponent. Up next, week seven verse the Saints. The Bears taking on a bad Saints team. Must beware of the trap game. The win over the Commanders is changing the culture inviting trust in Ben Johnson. The Bears must use Saints game to clean up penalties and missed opportunities. The Bears are looking for four-game win streak for the first time since 2019.
