In this article, we will formulate a Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, October 27th at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup.
Washington Commanders Betting Preview
The Washington Commanders are 5-2 this year after they defeated Carolina by a score of 40-7 in their last game. Washington led 27-0 at halftime and they cruised to an easy victory in the second half. The Commanders outgained Carolina by a total of 421-180, won the turnover battle 2-0, and went 5-10 on third down in the game. Marcus Mariota threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns, while Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for 71 yards and one score.
Washington also has wins over the Giants, Bengals, Cardinals, and Browns, but does have two losses against the Bucs and Ravens. The Washington offense has scored 31.1 points per game with 218.7 passing yards and 165.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 21.7 points per game this season. The Commanders have gone 48.8% on third down and 9-9 on fourth down so far this season. Jayden Daniels was injured early in their game against Carolina, but if he can’t play, we will see Mariota under center once again.
Chicago Bears Betting Preview
The Chicago Bears are 4-2 this season after they defeated Jacksonville by a score of 35-16 in their last game. Chicago led 14-3 at halftime and they scored 21 more points in the second half in the win. The Bears outgained Jacksonville by a total of 373-278, won the turnover battle 2-1, and went 5-11 on third down in the game. Caleb Williams threw for 226 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, while D’Andre Swift rushed for 91 yards and one score in the win.
Chicago also has wins over the Titans, Rams, and Panthers, but they do have two losses against the Texans and Colts. The Chicago offense has scored 24.7 points per game with 196.7 passing yards and 104.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 16.8 points per game this season. The Bears have gone 35.4% on third down and 8-11 on fourth down through six games. Caleb Williams has completed 65.3% of his passes for 1,317 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions, while DJ Moore has caught 31 passes for 314 yards and three scores.
Why the Bears will beat the Commanders
- The Commanders have lost 16 of their last 17 Sunday games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The road team has won each of the last five games between the Bears and Commanders.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Commanders’ last six games at Northwest Stadium.
- The Commanders have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Commanders have lost the first quarter in each of their last eight games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Commanders have lost the first half in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Bears have scored the first touchdown in five of their last six games as favorites following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Bears’ last eight road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Commanders’ last five games following a win has gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Commanders Player Prop Facts
- Austin Ekeler has recorded 48+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last 37 appearances following a win.
- Jayden Daniels has recorded 238+ passing yards in three of the Commanders’ last four games following a win.
- Austin Ekeler has recorded 22+ receiving yards in each of his last 10 appearances with his team as an underdog following a win.
- Austin Ekeler has recorded 27+ rushing yards in each of his last eight appearances with his team as a home underdog.
- Brian Robinson has scored at least one touchdown in seven of his last eight appearances following a win.
- Jayden Daniels has recorded 21+ completions in each of the Commanders’ last three games as underdogs following a win.
- Heading into Week 8, Austin Seibert ranks T1st in the NFL in made field goals (19) this season.
Chicago Bears Player Prop Facts
- Caleb Williams has thrown two or more touchdowns in three of the Bears’ last four games.
- Gerald Everett has recorded 13+ receiving yards in each of his last 14 regular season road appearances against NFC opponents.
- D’Andre Swift has recorded 61+ rushing yards in each of his last five regular season appearances against NFC opponents.
- D’Andre Swift has scored a touchdown in each of his four previous appearances against the Commanders.
- D.J. Moore has scored the first touchdown in each of his last three appearances against NFC East opponents.
- Gerald Everett has recorded 13+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last 14 regular season road appearances against NFC opponents.
- Kevin Byard is just one away from 30 career interceptions.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 8, the Commanders rank T1st in the NFL in points per game (31.1) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Commanders rank 32nd in the NFL in total punt yards (549) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Bears rank 2nd in the NFL in Q4 points per game (9.5) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Bears have scored five or more touchdowns in two consecutive games – the longest streak in the league.
Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup having very solid seasons, so this is a huge game in the NFC playoff picture. The Bears have won three games in a row and their offense has finally stepped up, scoring 35 and 36 points in their last two games. Washington also has a big-play offense, but Daniels is questionable for this game and it will have a huge impact if he doesn’t play. I do think Chicago has the edge on defense and with Daniels’ status up in the air, I have to side with Chicago here.