Monday Night Football delivered a nail-biter as the Chicago Bears took a 13-7 halftime lead over the Washington Commanders, but the real story wasn't the score—it was the Commanders' self-inflicted wounds. And this is the part most people miss: turnovers and missed opportunities dominated the first half, leaving fans wondering what could have been. The Commanders coughed up the ball twice and missed a crucial field goal, handing the Bears prime chances to capitalize. Jaquan Brisker snagged the first interception of Jayden Daniels’ season, and Montez Sweat forced a fumble recovered by Kyler Gordon, setting up the Bears for a field goal and a touchdown on drives of 36 and 35 yards, respectively. But here's where it gets controversial: despite these mistakes, the Commanders had a golden opportunity to narrow the gap just before halftime. With 1:14 left, Matt Gay’s 50-yard field goal attempt clanged off the upright, leaving the score at 13-7. The Bears outgained the Commanders 163 to 120 in total yards, with Caleb Williams completing 10 of 17 passes for 85 yards and adding a 1-yard rushing touchdown. D’Andre Swift led the ground attack with 54 yards on seven carries, while DJ Moore hauled in three catches for 42 yards. Jake Moody, filling in for the injured Cairo Santos, nailed field goals of 47 and 48 yards to keep the Bears ahead. On the other side, Daniels was nearly flawless, going 10-of-11 for 74 yards with a touchdown and the lone interception. Chris Moore stood out with three catches for 46 yards, including a 22-yard touchdown, while Jacory Croskey-Merritt managed 30 yards on eight carries. Bold question for the audience: Did the Commanders’ mistakes cost them the game, or did the Bears simply outplay them? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this debate is far from over!
