Bears Games

Week 5 Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders - Week 5, 2023

Ron Johnson

  • Date: October 5, 2023
  • Location: FedExField, Landover, Maryland
  • Final Score:
    • Chicago Bears: 40
    • Washington Commanders: 20
  • Key Notes:
    • DJ Moore had a historic night on Thursday Night Football with 8 catches for 230 yards and 3 touchdowns.
    • The victory snapped a 14-game losing streak, the longest in the 103-year history of the franchise.
    • The defense recorded 5 sacks and 2 takeaways, finally providing the pass rush Eberflus had promised.
  • Historical Context: Occurring just hours after the death of Bears icon Dick Butkus, the performance felt like a spiritual tribute. Moore's 230 yards became the second-most in a single game in Bears history.

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