Commanders vs. Bears Box Score

Game Summary

The Washington Commanders defeated the Chicago Bears 12-7 in a low-scoring and defensive struggle. The Commanders' defense held the Bears' high-powered offense in check, and their offense did just enough to secure the win.

Commanders' Offense

Carson Wentz completed 12 of 22 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 43 yards on 8 attempts. Antonio Gibson led the Commanders' rushing attack with 59 yards on 16 carries, and rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson caught 5 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown.

Bears' Offense

Justin Fields had a rough day, completing just 14 of 27 passes for 190 yards and an interception. He was also sacked 5 times. David Montgomery led the Bears' rushing attack with 63 yards on 15 carries, and Darnell Mooney was the leading receiver with 4 catches for 74 yards.

Key Plays

• The Commanders took an early lead when Wentz hit Dotson for a 10-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.
• The Bears tied the game in the second quarter with a 31-yard field goal by Cairo Santos.
• The Commanders regained the lead in the third quarter with a 38-yard field goal by Joey Slye.
• The Bears had a chance to tie the game in the fourth quarter, but Santos missed a 43-yard field goal.
• The Commanders sealed the win with a 27-yard field goal by Slye with just over two minutes remaining.

Defensive Highlights

The Commanders' defense was outstanding, holding the Bears' offense to just 7 points and 285 total yards. Chase Young had a big game with 2 sacks and 3 tackles for loss, and Kendall Fuller had an interception.

The Bears' defense also played well, holding the Commanders' offense to just 12 points and 268 total yards. Khalil Mack had a sack and 2 tackles for loss, and Eddie Jackson had an interception.

Implications

The win improves the Commanders' record to 2-4, while the Bears fall to 2-5. The Commanders will host the Green Bay Packers next week, while the Bears will travel to New England to face the Patriots.