Quarterbacks
Nobody put on a passing clinic, but Mark Brunell threw a TD pass and handled the Bears’ rush. Jonathan Quinn was inaccurate and took four sacks.
Edge: Redskins
Running backs
Facing the Bears was just the medicine for the Redskins’ rushing game. Clinton Portis ran for 171 yards and averaged 4.8 yards per carry.
Edge: Redskins
Receivers
No stars here, either, but Rod Gardner scored only TD for either offense. Bobby Wade had four catches for only 17 yards.
Edge: Redskins
Offensive line
Redskins carved out running room for Portis and prevented Adewale Ogunleye from being a factor before he sprained his ankle early in the third quarter.
Edge: Redskins
Defensive line
Alex Brown made plays, but Bears couldn’t stop the run. Redskins tackle Cornelius Griffin had two sacks.
Edge: Redskins
Linebackers
Brian Urlacher was in on game-high 12 tackles (nine solo, three assists). Urlacher and Hunter Hillenmeyer chased Brunell out of bounds for Bears’ only sack.
Edge: Bears
Defensive backs
Jerry Azumah provided the Bears’ only touchdown on a 70-yard interception return. Rookie Sean Taylor had game-clinching interception for Redskins.
Edge: Bears
Special teams
Ola Kimrin, signed Saturday to replace injured kicker John Hall, made field goals of 41 and 26 yards.
Edge: Redskins
Coaching
Bears couldn’t find a way to stop Washington’s running game.
Edge: Redskins
