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 for – plus our predictions for Week 6
Caleb Williams vs. Jayden Daniels’ first-rounder proved to be one of the most memorable endings in the NFL in 2024. Of course, Bears fans would like to forget Daniels’ 52-yard game-winning Hail Mary.
If the second round is half as wild, Monday night could be full of surprises. Read more here.
- Theo Benedet will start at left tackle for the Bears on “Monday Night Football” in place of Braxton Jones
The Bears have lost 10 of their last 11 games after the bye. Will an early weekend – and a new coach – reverse that trend?
If the NFL had asked for DJ Moore’s opinion on scheduling the Bears’ bye week, he would have been firmly in the proverbial “good things come to those who wait” camp.
“I’m telling you right now this bye week, Week 5, is terrible,” the veteran Bears receiver said, channeling the emotions of many of his teammates. “Why? We haven’t even really played any games. I mean now we’ve had more than 13 games in a row. And it’s taking its toll.” Read more here.
- Caleb Williams on farewell: What we’ve learned about the Bears QB through the first 4 games — and 3 areas to focus on
- After visit by new NFLPA president, Bears players say trust not broken: ‘We’re heading in the same direction’
QBs Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are preparing for a rematch
Almost a year later, neither Jayden Daniels nor Caleb Williams have been able to escape the play that has pretty much defined their 2024 seasons.
Asked about his 52-yard touchdown run 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 finishes in the entire NFL last year.
“A Hail Mary is not going to help us win the game on Monday,” the Leaders midfielder said. “So what’s the point?” Read more here.
- 3 things we learned from the Bears, including how Tyreek Stevenson emerged from the viral Hail Mary ordeal
- The return of QB Jayden Daniels changes everything for the Commanders
The Bears need DE Montez Sweat to get back to top form
The “Teez Effect” has become more difficult to discern for the Bears’ defense this season, which should be a growing concern.
Now, as the Bears (2-2) head to take on Swett’s former team, the Washington Commanders (3-2), on Monday night at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., it’s important to examine the slump the Sweats have been in this injury-riddled 2024 season. Read more here.
- Bears Q&A: What impact will the return of TJ Edwards and Kyler Gordon have on the defense?
- Column: Bolstering the Bears’ porous defense is Ben Johnson’s final challenge after his bye week
- Austin Booker returns to practice with the Bears, who need a boost in their pass rush
New stadium in Arlington Heights would generate billions, but could cost taxpayers $855 million
Construction of a new Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights would generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity, but it would also require significant taxpayer support for infrastructure, according to team projections released Tuesday.
The team’s consultant estimated in his report that infrastructure such as on- and off-ramps near Route 53 and changes to the adjacent Metra train line would cost $855 million in public funds. The report attempts to allay concerns about the price tag by pointing to total government tax revenues of about $1.3 billion over 40 years, according to projections from HR&A Advisors Inc. Read more here.
- Read the reports: Economic impact of new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights
- What to know about the Bears’ potential move from Soldier Field to suburban Arlington Heights