Week 6 of the season begins with the 1-4 Washington Commanders battling the 2-3 Chicago Bears on Thursday, October 13 with kickoff scheduled for 8:15PM ET. These two teams most recently played September 23, 2019 with the Bears defeating the Washington Redskins 31-15. Overall, in their last 10 head-to-head meetings the Commanders lead 7-3.
The Commanders, though, are 2-8 over the their last 10 games.
In the odds market, the game is even right now. The over/under sits at 38.0. The Commanders are 3-7 against the spread.
The Commanders are guided by Carson Wentz who has thrown for 1,390 yards, 10 td passes with 6 picks this season. Terry McLaurin has 19 catches for 326 yards and 1 TD.
The Bears are anchored by Justin Fields who has thrown for 679 yards, 3 td passes with 4 picks this year. Khalil Herbert has rushed for 328 yards with 3 TDs.
The Commanders are in last place in the NFC East while the Bears are in 3rd in the NFC North.
Carson Wentz is 3-0 as a starter against the Bears. Justin Fields is 4-11 in his last 20 starts. The Bears are 1-9 in their recent night games. And in their latest night games, the Commanders have a 3-7 mark.
The two competitors are ranked among the worst offensively currently in the NFL. And the Commanders are among the worst on the defensive side of the ball.
The Commanders come in off a loss against the Tennessee Titans 21-17 while the Bears come into the game off a loss at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings 29-22.
Game Details
• Matchup: Washington Commanders (WAS) at Chicago Bears (CHI)
• Date: October 13, 2022
• Time: 8:15PM ET
• Stadium: Soldier Field
• TV: PRIME VIDEO
• Soldier Field Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 51F; 31% humidity; wind: WNW 12 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | CHI | WAS | CHI | ||
| Record | 1-4 | 2-3 | 2-8 | 4-6 | |
| Home Record | 1-2 | 2-0 | 1-4 | 3-1 | |
| Away Record | 0-2 | 0-3 | 1-4 | 1-5 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 18.0 | 17.2 | 17.9 | 19.6 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 25.6 | 21.2 | 26.5 | 22.6 | |
| Point Differential | -38 | -20 | -86 | -30 | |
| Yards/Game | 341.6 | 274.0 | 306.3 | 300.9 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 345.6 | 367.2 | 357.4 | 328.5 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 252.6 | 116.6 | 205.0 | 170.5 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 235.0 | 197.2 | 234.1 | 174.5 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 89.0 | 157.4 | 101.3 | 130.4 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 110.6 | 170.0 | 123.3 | 153.6 | |
| First Downs/Game | 20.2 | 14.6 | 18.3 | 18.0 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 18.4 | 22.0 | 19.0 | 19.2 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 38.2 | 35.0 | 36.8 | 35.4 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 30.4 | 50.7 | 38.2 | 42.2 | |
| Turnover Margin | -7 | +0 | -7 | -5 | |
| Total Games | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | |
Washington Commanders 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Carson Wentz | 132-210 | 1,390 | 10 | 6 | 20 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Antonio Gibson | 56 | 179 | 2 | 13 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Terry McLaurin | 19 | 326 | 1 | 49 |
Chicago Bears 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Justin Fields | 49-88 | 679 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Khalil Herbert | 56 | 328 | 3 | 52 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Darnell Mooney | 10 | 173 | 0 | 56 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 23-Sep-19 | 8:15PM | Chicago Bears d. WASHINGTON REDSKINS | 31-15 |
| Sat 24-Dec-16 | 1:00PM | Washington Redskins d. CHICAGO BEARS | 41-21 |
| Sun 13-Dec-15 | 1:02PM | Washington Redskins d. CHICAGO BEARS | 24-21 |
| Sun 20-Oct-13 | 1:05PM | WASHINGTON REDSKINS d. Chicago Bears | 45-41 |
| Sun 24-Oct-10 | 1:04PM | Washington Redskins d. CHICAGO BEARS | 17-14 |
| Thu 06-Dec-07 | 8:16PM | WASHINGTON REDSKINS d. Chicago Bears | 24-16 |
| Sun 11-Sep-05 | 1:06PM | WASHINGTON REDSKINS d. Chicago Bears | 9-7 |
| Sun 17-Oct-04 | 1:03PM | Washington Redskins d. CHICAGO BEARS | 13-10 |
| Sun 21-Dec-03 | 1:03PM | CHICAGO BEARS d. Washington Redskins | 27-24 |
| Sun 23-Dec-01 | 1:01PM | Chicago Bears d. WASHINGTON REDSKINS | 20-15 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| WAS | CHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 7-3 | 3-7 |
| Home Record | 3-2 | 1-4 |
| Away Record | 4-1 | 2-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Wentz | 2016-3218 | 62.7% | 21,764 | 150 | 63 | 231 | 0-1 (1) |
| Justin Fields | 208-358 | 58.1% | 2,549 | 10 | 14 | 54 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Trends
– Carson Wentz W-L last 20 games as a starter: 10-10
– Carson Wentz last 20 games vs. Chicago Bears: 3-0
– Justin Fields W-L last 20 games as a starter: 4-11
– Justin Fields last 20 games vs. Washington Commanders: 0-0
Primetime Night Game Stats and Trends
• In their 10 last night games, the Washington Commanders are 3-7
• Recently, the Washington Commanders are 1-6 on the road at night
• Chicago Bears QB Carson Wentz is 17-8 as a starter at night
• In their 10 last night games, the Chicago Bears are 1-9
• Recently, the Chicago Bears are 2-1 at home at night
• Washington Commanders QB Justin Fields is 0-4 as a starter at night
Game Injuries
Washington Commanders: Logan Thomas (TE) Calf – Out; Samuel Cosmi (OT) Finger – Out; Jahan Dotson (WR) Hamstring – Out; William Jackson (CB) Back – Out; Percy Butler (S) Quadriceps – Out; Jonathan Williams (RB) Knee – Out; Dyami Brown (WR) Groin – Questionable
Chicago Bears: ; Dane Cruikshank (S) Hamstring – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: EVEN
• Spread: EVEN
• Over/Under: 38.0
Betting Trends
| Washington Commanders | Chicago Bears | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 1-4-0 | 2-2-1 |
| Last 10 ATS | 3-7-0 | 4-5-1 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-6-0 | 5-5-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Washington Commanders: +50000
• Chicago Bears: +50000
Commanders vs. Bears Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: EVEN
• GFA Model: Chicago Bears d. Washington Commanders 25-21