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Did Chicago Bears' Defense Edge Out Washington Commanders in a Nail-Biter?

The Chicago Bears emerged victorious against the Washington Commanders with a tight 25-24 win at Northwest Stadium. This victory improved the Bears' record to 3-2, while the Commanders fell to 3-3.


Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) prepares for as snap against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

First Quarter


The game kicked off with both teams displaying strong defensive plays. The Bears' defense, led by Tremaine Edmunds who recorded 13 combined tackles, set an early tone by limiting the Commanders' offensive advances. Caleb Williams, quarterback for Da Bears, showcased his passing skills with a total of 252 yards and one touchdown during this quarter.


Second Quarter


As the game progressed into the second quarter, D’Andre Swift became instrumental for Da Bears on offense. With his impressive rushing performance totaling 108 yards and six first downs, he kept the chains moving effectively. Meanwhile, DJ Moore contributed significantly in receiving with three receptions totaling 42 yards.


Third Quarter


In this period, Gervon Dexter Sr. made his presence felt on defense by achieving one and a half sacks against Washington's quarterback. The defensive line's pressure was relentless as they accumulated two sacks overall in this quarter alone.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter saw intense action from both sides as they vied for control of the scoreboard. Jaquan Brisker’s interception return of 32 yards was pivotal in halting a potential scoring drive from Washington late in the game. Despite their efforts to retaliate through strategic plays and field goals executed by Jake Moody—who successfully made four out of five attempts—the Commanders were unable to surpass Da Bears’ lead before time expired.


This Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders match summary highlights how crucial defensive maneuvers were throughout each phase of play leading up to their narrow victory margin.


Looking ahead, fans can catch Da Bears facing off against New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field on October 19th at 1:00 PM EDT; tune into FOX for live coverage!


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