Long before we knew today’s game between the Washington Commanders (5-2) and Chicago Bears (4-2) would feature two good teams in a potential playoff preview, there was tremendous anticipation for this matchup. On one side, you have the No. 1 overall pick for the Bears, QB Caleb Williams, facing off against the No. 2 overall pick, QB Jayden Daniels of the Commanders. The most … [Read more...] about NFL Week 8 picks: See who experts are taking in Commanders vs. Bears today
Commanders make no practice squad elevations: What does that mean?
The Commanders passed on elevating anyone this week from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. The deadline, 4 p.m., passed, and the Commanders made no moves this week. League rules stipulate that a player can only be elevated twice during the season from the practice squad to the active roster. They must be signed to the active roster when elevated a third … [Read more...] about Commanders make no practice squad elevations: What does that mean?
Washington Commanders vs. Chicago Bears live stream, TV channel, start time, odds | Week 8 2024
The Washington Commanders play on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at Commanders Field against the Chicago Bears. The Commanders’ defense ranks 15th in the NFL with 21.7 points allowed per contest, but they’ve been led by their offense, which ranks best by compiling 31.1 points per game. The Bears own the 12th-ranked offense this year (24.7 points per game), and they’ve been better on … [Read more...] about Washington Commanders vs. Chicago Bears live stream, TV channel, start time, odds | Week 8 2024
Bears DE Montez Sweat happy to be where he’s wanted
Montez Sweat spent the first four-and-a-half seasons of his NFL career with the Washington Commanders. A 2019 first-round pick from Mississippi State, Sweat started 67 games for Washington, playing in every game during four of those seasons. However, after 233 tackles, including 54 for loss and 44 sacks, the Commanders traded Sweat to the Chicago Bears at the 2023 NFL trade … [Read more...] about Bears DE Montez Sweat happy to be where he’s wanted
Bears cornerback with some trash talk for Commanders
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson doesn’t care who lines up under center for the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels injured his rib in last week’s 40-7 win over the Carolina Panthers and did not return. Marcus Mariota relieved him, completing 18 of 23 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns. This week, Daniels did not practice on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Bears cornerback with some trash talk for Commanders