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Commanders Rule Out McLaurin and Brown for Bears Rematch on Monday Night Football

Deebo Samuel is a game‑time decision for a matchup likely to hinge on Washington’s top‑ranked rushing attack.

Oct 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) runs on to the field for the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 21: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders walks off of the field after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Northwest Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 27: Noah Brown #85 of the Washington Commanders celebrates his game winning touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
The Bears tip a Hail Mary pass that Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown caught for a touchdown to win the game on the final play of the fourth quarter on Oct. 27, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Head coach Dan Quinn ruled out wide receivers Terry McLaurin (quad) and Noah Brown (groin/knee), marking their third and fourth straight absences, respectively.
  • Samuel did not practice late in the week due to a bruised heel and the team will decide his status on Monday.
  • Chicago will start second‑year lineman Theo Benedet at left tackle over Braxton Jones after a midgame benching in Week 4.
  • Washington enters with a top‑two rushing offense against a Bears run defense allowing 164.5 yards per game, among the league’s worst.
  • The primetime rematch features 2024 top picks Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams, with last year’s game decided by Brown’s tipped Hail Mary catch.