The winless Chicago Bears (0-4) travel to Landover, Maryland, to battle the 2-2 Washington Commanders. The horrendous Bears are coming off a 28-31 loss to the Broncos after giving up a 21-point lead in the third quarter. For the Commanders, they are coming off a heart-breaking 31-34 OT loss against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Will the Bears claw their way to their first win, or will the Commanders hand them another loss?
Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders Odds
Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
Chicago | +6
-108 |
O44.5
-110 |
+215 |
Washington | -6
-108 |
U44.5
-110 |
-265 |
** Odds Subject to Change** |
Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders Match Details
- Fixture: Chicago @ Washington
- Date and Time: October 5, 2023, @ 8:15 p.m. EST
- Location: FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland
Key Stats
Chicago Bears
The Bears have been horrible this year, and people are wondering if Justin Fields is the problem in Chicago or if it’s coach Matt Eberflus. They seemed to be on their way to their first win of the season after taking a 28-7 lead over Denver in the third quarter. But things fell apart, and the Broncos would end up coming back and winning the game 31-28.
Justin Fields completed 28 of 35 passes for a career-high 335 yards and four touchdowns. The Bears amassed 26 first downs and 471 total yards of offense. Defensively, Chicago gave up 17 first downs and 311 yards of offense.
Chicago enters Thursday night looking to end their 14-game losing streak on the road against a solid Washington team. The Bears offense ranks 21st in the league, while they are 13th in rushing and 24th in passing. They rank 28th in turnover differential and 23rd in penalties per game.
Washington Commanders
Washington gave Philadelphia all they could handle last week but fell just short of handing the Eagles their first loss of the season. Quarterback Sam Howell completed 29 of 41 passes in the game for 290 yards and a touchdown.
The Commanders accumulated 26 first downs and 365 yards of total offense. The offensive line gave up five sacks and went 8 for 17 on third downs. Defensively, Washington gave up 23 first downs and 415 yards of offense. They held the Eagles to 4 of 12 on third down and recorded six tackles for a loss.
Washington’s offense is ranked 20th in the NFL. Their ground game is ranked 17th, while their passing game ranks 21st. Their defense is 21st this season, while their run defense ranks 21st, and their pass defense ranks 20th. The Commander’s red zone defense is currently 11th and 24th in turnover differential.
Injury Report
Chicago Bears
- Chase Claypool (WR)- Team Discipline (OUT)
- Eddie Jackson (S)- Foot (OUT)
- Jaylon Johnson (CB)- Hamstring
- Teven Jenkins (T)- Calf
Washington Commanders
- Christian Holmes (CB)- Back
- Curtis Samuel (WR)- Quad
- Jahan Dotson (WR)- Ankle
- Chris Rodriguez (RB)- Illness
Game Prediction
The Bears showed up last week against Denver but just fell apart towards the end of the game. This team is horrible and has not lived up to expectations this season. After acquiring receiver DJ Moore and bringing in other highly sought-after players, they have faltered. Coach Eberflus is on the hot seat, and Fields is likely done in Chicago as well. w
Washington has been decent all year, and I see this game favoring them throughout. Their defense will have a busy day keeping Fields from running all over them. This game figures to be a close one, and I am rolling with the facts and backing the Commanders to get the job done at home.
Chicago’s defense will likely struggle in this one, and I think Howell will have a good night passing the ball. Washington’s defense is the better of the two, and I think they will be able to limit Fields and the Bears’ offense. I also see the Commanders exploiting Chicago’s weak run defense in this one. Give me the home team to win and cover the spread on Thursday Night.