{"id":1229,"date":"2023-10-05T16:30:10","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T20:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=1229"},"modified":"2023-10-05T18:39:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T22:39:54","slug":"game-notes-chicago-bears-at-washington-commanders-5-oct-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/game-notes-chicago-bears-at-washington-commanders-5-oct-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Notes: Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders (Oct 5, 2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Thursday night, the 0-4 Chicago Bears<\/a> head out to the 2-2 Washington Commanders<\/a>. The kickoff is scheduled for 8:15PM ET at FedExField. They most recently played with the Commanders defeating the Bears 12-7<\/a> last year on Thursday, October 13. In their recent match-ups, the Commanders hold the edge 8-2.<\/p>\n

The Bears are 0-10 over their last 10 games.<\/p>\n

The Bears have lost their last 14 games, they have also lost their last 6 games on the road.<\/p>\n

The Commanders have lost their last 2 games.<\/p>\n

According to the odds, the Commanders are 6.0 point favorites. The over\/under is set at 44.5. The Bears are 2-8-0 against the spread.<\/p>\n

The Bears are led by Justin Fields<\/a> who has thrown for 861 yards, 7 td passes with 5 picks this year. D.J. Moore<\/a> has 19 catches for 301 yards and 2 TDs.<\/p>\n

The Commanders are anchored by Sam Howell<\/a> who has thrown for 961 yards, 4 td passes with 5 interceptions this season. Brian Robinson Jr.<\/a> has rushed for 261 yards with 3 TDs.<\/p>\n

The Bears are at the bottom of the NFC North while the Commanders are in 3rd in the NFC East.<\/p>\n

Justin Fields is 3-17 as a starter in his last 20. Justin Fields is 0-1 as a starter against the Commanders. In their recent night games, the Bears have a 1-9 win-loss.<\/p>\n

Both teams are listed among the worst in total team defense at present in the league.<\/p>\n

The Bears enter the game off a loss against the Denver Broncos 31-28 and the Commanders enter the contest following a defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles 34-31.<\/p>\n

Next week the Bears welcome the the Minnesota Vikings while the Commanders visit the Atlanta Falcons. <\/span><\/p>\n

Game Details<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Matchup: Chicago Bears (CHI) at Washington Commanders (WAS)
\n\u2022 Date: October 5, 2023
\n\u2022 Time: 8:15PM ET
\n\u2022 Stadium: FedExField
\n\u2022 TV: PRIME VIDEO
\n\u2022 FedExField Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 74F; 74% humidity; wind: SE 5 mph<\/p>\n

TEAM STATS COMPARISON<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\n2023<\/th>\n<\/th>\nLAST 10<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/th>\nCHI<\/th>\nWAS<\/th>\n<\/th>\nCHI<\/th>\nWAS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Record<\/td>\n0-4<\/td>\n2-2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n0-10<\/td>\n4-5-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home Record<\/td>\n0-2<\/td>\n1-1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n0-6<\/td>\n3-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Away Record<\/td>\n0-2<\/td>\n1-1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n0-4<\/td>\n1-2-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Points Scored\/Game<\/td>\n18.8<\/td>\n22.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n16.0<\/td>\n19.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Points Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n34.3<\/td>\n30.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n32.6<\/td>\n24.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Point Differential<\/td>\n-62<\/td>\n-31<\/td>\n<\/td>\n-166<\/td>\n-44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards\/Game<\/td>\n305.3<\/td>\n307.8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n286.8<\/td>\n326.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n383.3<\/td>\n352.5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n418.9<\/td>\n351.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Yards\/Game<\/td>\n111.3<\/td>\n136.8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n125.5<\/td>\n171.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n214.3<\/td>\n152.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n240.8<\/td>\n160.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rushing Yards\/Game<\/td>\n76.3<\/td>\n79.8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n114.2<\/td>\n118.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rushing Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n91.3<\/td>\n96.5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n147.0<\/td>\n117.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Downs\/Game<\/td>\n11.8<\/td>\n15.5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n12.4<\/td>\n18.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Downs Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n16.3<\/td>\n13.5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n20.2<\/td>\n15.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd Down Conv %<\/td>\n34.2<\/td>\n25.8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n32.1<\/td>\n30.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opp 3rd Down Conv %<\/td>\n60.0<\/td>\n41.5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n54.2<\/td>\n34.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turnover Margin<\/td>\n-6<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n-9<\/td>\n-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Games<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Chicago Bears 2023 Leaders<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
PASSING<\/strong><\/td>\nC-A<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nSK<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Justin Fields<\/td>\n79-123<\/td>\n861<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Khalil Herbert41196024<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RUSHING<\/strong><\/td>\nATT<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

D.J. Moore19301233<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RECEIVING<\/strong><\/td>\nREC<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Washington Commanders 2023 Leaders<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
PASSING<\/strong><\/td>\nC-A<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nSK<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sam Howell<\/td>\n94-140<\/td>\n961<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Brian Robinson Jr.61261327<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RUSHING<\/strong><\/td>\nATT<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Terry McLaurin21212130<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RECEIVING<\/strong><\/td>\nREC<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Last 10 Meetings<\/h3>\n