Commanders Bears-Commanders on Monday night: What We Learned from Chicago’s 25-24 win over Washington
The Bears staged a comeback for another thrilling win. Chicago is making a habit of such endings these days. The Bears’ previous game ended on a blocked field goal, which secured a comeback victory thanks to a courageous drive led by Caleb Williams in Las Vegas. On Monday night, in a similar downpour in Landover, Maryland, Williams and the Bears won a four-quarter battle by capitalizing on an opponent’s mistake and capitalizing with a balanced, effective drive for Jake Moody’s game-winning field goal. It wasn’t exactly a good four-quarter game, but not every win is good for a team trying to turn things around. If we’ve learned one truth from these Bears’ last two games, it’s this: they’re tenacious and won’t give up without a 60-minute fight.
Daniels is definitely back. No, the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year wasn’t perfect. Jayden Daniels’ interception came while trying to thread a needle that was never going to work, and he mishandled a wet football late in the game and forced a crucial fumble. But there was plenty to be excited about from Daniels, who finally looked healthy and like himself, showcasing his superb agility and mobility by dropping a dime to Chris Moore for a touchdown in the first half, scoring Luke McCaffrey with a wide-open hit, and patiently observing Zach Ertz before firing a bullet up the middle for six points. Unlike previous weeks, Daniels was playing with his full arsenal, powering the offense with his arm (19 of 26, 211 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception) and his legs (10 rushes for 52 yards). It’s a shame his final mistake cost the Bears a walk-off victory, but in the long run, Monday night gave Commanders fans something to be confident about moving forward.
Johnson’s mark is beginning to show. As recently seen with the Lions, a team’s transformation doesn’t happen overnight. It starts with fundamentals like perseverance, cohesion, and ultimately, strategic improvement. If anyone is looking for clues to Ben Johnson’s impact on this team, look no further than Monday night’s game, in which the Bears displayed marked improvement in blocking in both the running and passing games. For concrete proof, consider D’Andre Swift’s stats: 14 carries, 108 yards, and a 55-yard touchdown reception, which played a key role in Chicago’s fourth-quarter comeback. Without that score, the Bears wouldn’t have had enough time to gain another possession. Bears teams of years past may have lacked the hope and belief that they could even get to a winning position. Johnson’s influence has galvanized this team, and the motivated players blocked for Swift better than ever, allowing him to surpass 100 yards and lead the team to a victory that wasn’t always pleasant, but certainly encouraging.
Commanders fans should remain optimistic. This Monday night loss will certainly sting, but consider how Washington got to the point where victory was possible. Daniels finally regained the form that earned him the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year title last season, throwing three touchdown passes on a quiet night playing without Terry McLaurin and replacing the injured Deebo Samuel. Zach Ertz can still do it, Luke McCaffrey isn’t ready to back down, and Chris Moore made a spectacular touchdown grab. The defense was hampered early — which is certainly surprising and a bit of a worrying sign — but they managed to force two offensive giveaways and give the offense a chance to get back into the game. And despite the final result, the Commanders fought back on a rainy night and gave themselves a chance to win. I don’t believe in moral victories, but there are definitely silver linings. The brightest one was wearing No. 5.
Next Gen Stats Insight for Bears-Commanders (via NFL Pro): After trailing 24-22 with 3:07 remaining, the Bears’ odds of winning nearly tripled, from 14.9% to 42.3%, a 27.4 percentage point increase.
NFL Research: The Bears’ defense has three consecutive games with at least three takeaways, the longest active streak in the NFL.
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