Last season’s Bears-Commanders matchup ended in heartbreak for Chicago — a game that was supposed to be a statement win turned into the start of a freefall. What looked like a 5-2 team ready to climb into contention instead unraveled after Jayden Daniels’ miracle Hail Mary slipped through Tyrique Stevenson’s hands and into Noah Brown’s arms. That moment triggered a 10-game losing streak, cost coaches their jobs, and tested rookie quarterback Caleb Williams through a turbulent first season.

This time, the Bears return to Washington looking more stable and confident under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. At 2-2, Chicago has a chance to climb above .500 and build real momentum with a favorable stretch ahead against struggling teams like the Saints, Ravens, Bengals, and Giants.

Monday night’s primetime game isn’t just another rematch — it’s an opportunity to flip the script from a year ago and start trending upward.

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