Key Points:

• The Bears won a close game 25-24 thanks to a balanced offense with strong running and passing, led by D’Andre Swift and quarterback Caleb Williams.
  
  
• The Bears’ defense made crucial plays by forcing three turnovers, including a late fumble recovery that set up the winning field goal.
  
  
• Kicker Jake Moody made a big impact by kicking four field goals, including the game-winner as time expired.
  
  
• The Commanders lost because of costly mistakes, especially two fumbles by running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt and an interception by quarterback Jayden Daniels.

In a suspenseful Monday Night Football game, the Chicago Bears barely beat the Washington Commanders 25 to 24. This win was thanks to the Bears using a mix of good offense, smart defense, and a key field goal at the end. The game was tight, exciting, and showed how small moments can change everything in football.

A Strong and Balanced Offense

The Bears used both running and passing to keep the Commanders guessing. Running back D'Andre Swift had a big game. He ran for 108 yards and also caught passes, including one very long catch that turned into a touchdown. This balanced attack helped the Bears move the ball well and avoid being too predictable.

Quarterback Caleb Williams played well, managing the game and making smart decisions. The Bears spread the ball to several players, like DJ Moore, Marquise Brown, and tight end Cole Kmet. The offensive line gave good protection and helped create holes for running plays, which made the Bears’ offense effective all night.

Defense Made Important Stops

The Bears’ defense stepped up at key moments. Earlier in the season, the defense had been the weak link. But in this game, however, they've caused Washington to have a whopping three turnovers; this was quite a lot for them. Two of those turnovers were fumbles, while the other was an interception.

The turning point was a bad handoff by the Commanders late in the game, which the Bears recovered. This mistake gave the Bears a chance to get into field goal range and score the winning points. The defense did a great job of taking advantage of Washington’s mistakes.

Jake Moody’s Big Moment

Kicker Jake Moody was a surprise hero. He wasn’t the regular kicker but was called up because of an injury. Moody calmly kicked a 38-yard field goal as time ran out to win the game. 

That kick was his first big moment in the NFL, and he showed he can handle pressure very well. The Bears will feel more confident knowing Moody can make tough kicks.

Commanders’ Mistakes Cost Them

Washington made too many mistakes that lost them the game. Their running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt fumbled twice, including the late bad handoff. Quarterback Jayden Daniels also threw an interception, his first of the season.

The Commanders’ offense had chances, but couldn’t take advantage. Their defense struggled to stop Swift and the Bears’ mix of run and pass plays. These mistakes and missed chances hurt their chance to win.

Coaching and What It Means

This win gives Bears coach Ben Johnson and his team confidence. Now, the Bears have three wins and two losses, a solid start for a new coach. They showed they can fight hard and win close games.

For the Commanders, now 3-3, inconsistency is a problem. They have good games but also bad ones. They need to fix the mistakes and keep the ball safe in their next games.

The Bears’ win was a team effort. Their offense was balanced, making big plays with both running and passing. The defense forced important turnovers. The kicker, Jake Moody, came up big with the game-winning field goal.

The Commanders played hard but lost the game because of costly mistakes. This tight 25-24 game showed how every play matters in football and how teams need to avoid mistakes in order to win. For the Bears, it was a great win that could help their season going forward. On the other side, it was a loss the Commanders had to learn from.