The Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders meet Thursday in week 5 NFL action at FedExField. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Chicago Bears Betting Preview
The Chicago Bears are still looking for their first win of the season. The Bears look to avoid their first 0-5 start since 1997 when they won just 4 games overall. Justin Fields is completing 64.2 percent of his passes for 861 yards, 7 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. DJ Moore and Cole Kmet have combined for 490 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Darnell Mooney has 8 receptions. The Chicago Bears ground game is averaging 119 yards per contest, and Khalil Herbert leads the way with 196 yards on 41 carries. Defensively, Chicago is allowing 34.3 points and 383.3 yards per game. T.J. Edwards leads the Chicago Bears with 51 tackles, Yannick Ngakoue has 1 sack and Jack Sanborn has 1 interception.
Chicago Bears Team Facts
- The Bears have lost each of their last 14 games.
- The Bears have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games.
- The Bears have lost the first half in eight of their last nine October road games against NFC opponents.
- The Bears have won the first quarter in each of their last three games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Bears have scored the first touchdown in each of their last four games as underdogs following a home loss.
Washington Commanders Betting Preview
The Washington Commanders look for their second home win to get above a .500 record. The Commanders have split their last 8 home games. Sam Howell is completing 67.1 percent of his passes for 961 yards, 4 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel have combined for 390 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Jahan Dotson has 14 receptions. The Washington Commanders ground game is averaging 106.5 yards per contest, and Brian Robinson Jr. leads the way with 261 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Washington is allowing 30 points and 352.5 yards per game. Kamren Curl leads the Washington Commanders with 37 tackles, Montez Sweat has 3 sacks and Emmanuel Forbes has 1 interception.
Washington Commanders Team Facts
- The Commanders have lost each of their last six Week 5 games against NFC opponents.
- The Commanders have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Week 5 home games.
- The favorites have won the first half in each of the Commanders’ last six Week 5 games.
- The Commanders have scored the first touchdown in each of their last four games as home favorites against NFC North opponents.
- The Commanders have lost the first quarter in five of their last six home games against teams that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Commanders ranked 3rd in the NFL in yards allowed per game (304.6) last season
- The Commanders ranked 4th in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (191.3) last season
- The Bears ranked 32nd in the NFL in points allowed per game (27.2) last season
- The Bears ranked 1st in the NFL in rushing yards per game (177.3) last season
Randy’s Pick
Laying a full touchdown on Thursday night isn’t what I’m thrilled to do, as there’s not a lot of preparation for these games. However, the Bears are a mess on both sides of the ball, especially defense where they’re 31st in scoring defense and last week’s effort doesn’t help the confidence. The Bears blew the lead against the Broncos and then missed an opportunity to win late, but coaching let them down. At 0-4, you have to question if the Bears are even trying to win at this stage or just in tank mode with potentially being able to draft Caleb Williams. I want little to do with the Bears. It’s the Commander’s or pass for me.
