Chicago Bears Triumph Over Washington Commanders in Nail-Biting Finish

LANDOVER, Md. — In an exhilarating showdown reminiscent of last year’s drama, the Chicago Bears edged out the Washington Commanders 25-24 on Monday night. The decisive moment came from Jake Moody, who nailed a 38-yard field goal as time expired, clinching the victory for the Bears.

Key Performers of the Game

• Caleb Williams: The Bears’ quarterback completed 17 of 29 passes for 252 yards, including a critical touchdown pass to D’Andre Swift. Williams also contributed on the ground, scoring a rushing touchdown that added to his impressive performance.

• D’Andre Swift: Rushing for 108 yards on 14 carries and catching two passes for 67 yards, including a thrilling 55-yard touchdown reception, Swift was instrumental in the Bears’ offensive strategy.

• Jake Moody: Stepping in for the injured Cairo Santos, Moody made field goals from 47, 48, and 41 yards, showcasing nerves of steel in his debut. After receiving the game ball, he said, “It’s an amazing feeling to be embraced by my teammates."

Game Highlights

• Turning Point: The Commanders, who had been solid with ball security, struggled this game with three turnovers—matching their total from the first five games of the season. Jayden Daniels threw his first interception of the season, and a fumbled handoff with rookie running back Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt proved critical as it occurred while Washington attempted to run down the clock with a lead of 24-22.

  • Coach Dan Quinn noted the impact of these errors: “You don’t deserve to win many games when you’re in that space.”
• Final Moments: After the fumble, Caleb Williams orchestrated a 36-yard drive, culminating in Moody’s game-winning field goal, much to the delight of Bears fans.

Commanders’ Missed Opportunities

Washington’s performance was characterized by missed chances and costly mistakes. Despite leading at various points in the game, the 3-3 Commanders failed to capitalize on their opportunities, leaving them to continue their pattern of alternating wins and losses in 2025.

• Inaccuracies from Jayden Daniels: The Commanders quarterback finished with 19 completions on 26 attempts for 211 yards and threw three touchdown passes. Following the game, he explained, “I’m not going to sit up here and blame it on the elements. I had a lack of focus there, and it cost us the game.”

Historical Context

This game marks a stark contrast to the previous encounter between these two teams, where Washington triumphed over Chicago 18-15 thanks to a last-second 52-yard touchdown known locally as the “Hail Maryland.” This previous victory sparked Washington’s run toward the conference title game while plunging the Bears into a 10-game losing streak.

What’s Next?

As the Bears improve to 3-2 under first-year head coach Ben Johnson, they look to continue their winning momentum. Meanwhile, Washington’s inconsistency leaves them looking for answers as they seek to stay competitive in the NFC East, currently led by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

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