Overview

• Washington ruled out wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown, and Deebo Samuel is listed as questionable with a heel injury.
• The Commanders enter with the NFL’s top rushing attack, while the Bears rank near the bottom against the run at 164.5 yards allowed per game.
• Jayden Daniels is back from a knee issue and remains a dual‑threat focal point, increasing reliance on designed runs and rookie Jacory Croskey‑Merritt.
• Chicago will start Theo Benedet at left tackle after benching Braxton Jones, with right tackle Darnell Wright expected back in the lineup.
• The Bears anticipate defensive boosts from Kyler Gordon and T.J. Edwards, whereas defensive tackle Grady Jarrett has been ruled out for Monday night.