Overview

• Gordon announced he will suit up on Monday Night Football after missing the first four games with a training‑camp hamstring injury.
• He practiced before Week 1 but was ruled out due to late tightness, then declared himself fully healthy following the Bears’ Week 5 bye.
• Chicago’s secondary has been thin with Pro Bowler Jaylon Johnson sidelined following groin surgery and Terell Smith out for the season.
• Nick McCloud has handled the nickel role in Gordon’s absence as the Bears look to deploy their $40 million corner in Dennis Allen’s defense.
• Washington’s Jayden Daniels leads a challenging passing attack, and Chicago, currently 17th in passing yards allowed, is banking on a boost with Gordon back.