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Former Washington Commanders and current Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat got revenge on his former team late in the first quarter. Sweat punched the ball out on Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, putting the Bears in Washington territory.
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It's been three decades since a season has looked quite like this for the Chicago Bears. The Chicago Bears will enter Week 7's game against the New Orleans Saints (1-5) with a 3-2 record, a three-game winning streak, and a win after their bye. It's unfamiliar territory for Bears Nation.
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams revealed his doubts that he'd reach the endzone on his rushing touchdown vs. Washington Commanders.
Bears running back D'Andre Swift says he will play against the Saints despite a groin injury, while wide receiver DJ Moore does not carry an injury designation after being hospitalized earlier in the week.
The Bears are averaging 8.6 penalties per game, and had some glaring — and questionable — ones Monday night. But they overcame them to win.
The Bears' game-winning drive was set up by a Jayden Daniels fumble on a hand-off to Jacory Crosley-Merritt with 3:10 left. On third-and-1, Daniels mishandled the exchange, and the Bears recovered at their own 44. D'Andre Swift took over from there, rushing for 34 yards on the final drive to set up Moody's kick.
The Chicago Bears finally got the running game going, made a change at left tackle and had a surprise hero. There was a lot to digest.