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Commanders Rule Out Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown for Bears Rematch, Deebo Samuel a Game-Time Call

Chicago's porous run defense now confronts 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

  • Coach Dan Quinn said McLaurin (quadriceps) and Brown (groin/knee) will miss Monday night, with Deebo Samuel's bruised heel to be evaluated on game day.
  • If Samuel sits, Washington would be down its top three wide receivers and likely lean on Jacory Croskey-Merritt, tight ends and secondary options such as Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane and Chris Moore.
  • Chicago has allowed 164.5 rushing yards per game, while Washington's ground game features Croskey-Merritt (283 yards, 6.6 yards per carry, four touchdowns) and Jayden Daniels' quarterback runs.
  • The matchup revisits last year's Hail Mary finish — won on Noah Brown's catch — and includes Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson's return to Washington.
  • Chicago made an offensive line change during the bye, installing Theo Benedet at left tackle, as the 2-2 Bears chase a third straight win against the 3-2 Commanders.