In a stunning finish, the Commanders defeated the Bears 18-15 after a last-minute Hail Mary pass from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. This dramatic play, which bounced off Bears defenders into the hands of Commanders receiver Noah Brown, sent the crowd at Northwest Stadium into a frenzy. The victory denied the Bears, who had just scored a go-ahead touchdown with only 23 seconds remaining.
The game was largely dominated by strong defensive performances, with the Bears’ offense struggling to score. Daniels, who was nursing a rib injury, still managed to perform admirably against the Bears. The first half ended with Washington leading 9-0, as they held the Bears scoreless during that period.
The Bears broke through with a touchdown thanks to running back D’Andre Swift, narrowing the gap to 12-7. However, a costly turnover from quarterback Caleb Williams proved disastrous for Chicago. In a mix-up during a handoff, the ball slipped out of the hands of Doug Kramer, leading to a turnover that shifted momentum.
With time running out, the Bears executed a successful drive starting from their own 38-yard line, culminating in a short touchdown run from Roschon Johnson. This brought Chicago ahead 15-12, but there was still time for one last offensive push from the Commanders.
On the last play, Daniels launched the Hail Mary that drew several defenders into the mix, ultimately allowing the ball to sail into the endzone and into the arms of an unmarked Noah Brown. As the Commanders celebrated their miraculous win, the Bears were left reeling from a gut-wrenching defeat.
With this loss, Chicago snapped their three-game winning streak, leaving them with a 4-3 record for the season. While frustration looms large for Bears fans, the team managed to contain one of the league’s top offenses with their defense. Looking ahead, the Bears are set to face the inconsistent Cardinals and struggling Patriots in the coming weeks, before a crucial matchup against the Packers in Week 11. The team still has a chance to turn the season around, and optimism remains as they move forward.