The 2-2 Chicago Bears will play the 3-2 Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in a Week 6 matchup. Here’s what you need to know before kickoff (7:15 p.m., ABC-7).
5 things to watch — plus our Week 6 predictions
Round 1 of Caleb Williams versus Jayden Daniels proved to be one of the most memorable endings in the NFL in 2024. Bears fans, of course, would like to forget Daniels’ 52-yard Hail Mary to win the game.
If Round 2 is half as wild, Monday night could be full of surprises. Read more here.
Bears have lost 10 of their last 11 after a bye. Will an early week off — and a new coach — reverse the trend?
If the NFL had asked DJ Moore’s opinion about scheduling the Bears bye week, he would’ve been firmly in the camp of the proverb, “Good things come to those who wait.”
“I tell you now that this Week 5 bye week is terrible,” said the Bears veteran receiver, channeling several teammates’ sentiments. “Why? We didn’t even really play no games. I mean now we got 13-plus straight. That takes a toll.” Read more here.
- Caleb Williams at the bye: What we learned about Bears QB over 1st 4 games — and 3 areas to focus on
- After visit from new NFLPA boss, Bears players say trust isn’t broken: ‘We’re pulling in same direction’
QBs Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels prepare for a rematch
Nearly one year later, neither Jayden Daniels nor Caleb Williams can escape the play that all but defined their 2024 seasons.
Asked about his 52-yard Hail Mary touchdown to beat the Bears a year ago at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, Daniels was in no mood to discuss what proved to be one of the most memorable endings in the entire NFL last year.
“That Hail Mary ain’t gonna help us win the game on Monday,” the Commanders quarterback said. “So what’s the point?” Read more here.
- 3 things we learned from Bears, including how Tyrique Stevenson grew from viral Hail Mary ordeal
- Having QB Jayden Daniels back changes everything for the Commanders
Bears need DE Montez Sweat to regain top form
The “Tez Effect” has become difficult to distinguish for the Bears defense this season, which should be a growing concern.
Now, with the Bears (2-2) headed to face Sweat’s former team, the Washington Commanders (3-2), on Monday night at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., it’s relevant to examine as the slump Sweat went through in an injury-plagued 2024 season has carried over. Read more here.
- Bears Q&A: What impact will the return of T.J. Edwards and Kyler Gordon have on the defense?
- Column: Shoring up Bears’ porous run defense the latest challenge for Ben Johnson coming off bye week
- Austin Booker returns to practice for Bears, who need a boost in their pass rush
New stadium in Arlington Heights would generate billions, but could cost taxpayers $855M
Construction of a new Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights would generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity, but would also require substantial taxpayer support for infrastructure, according to team projections released Tuesday.
Infrastructure such as entrance and exit ramps from near Route 53 and changes to the adjacent Metra train line would cost $855 million in public funds, the team’s consultant estimated in its report. The report attempts to assuage concerns about the price tag by pointing to gross state tax revenues of almost $1.3 billion over 40 years, according to projections from HR&A Advisors Inc. Read more here.