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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates the win on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field. The Bears defeated the Commanders 40-20.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates the win on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field. The Bears defeated the Commanders 40-20.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates the win on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field. The Bears defeated the Commanders 40-20.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates the win on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field. The Bears defeated the Commanders 40-20.
A Bears fan celebrates late in the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
A Bears fan celebrates late in the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles celebrates the win on Oct. 5, 2023.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles celebrates the win on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears safety Quindell Johnson (26), quarterback Justin Fields (1) and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) celebrate the win on Oct. 5, 2023. The Bears defeated the Commanders 40-20.
Bears safety Quindell Johnson (26), quarterback Justin Fields (1) and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) celebrate the win on Oct. 5, 2023. The Bears defeated the Commanders 40-20.
Bears safety Elijah Hicks (22) breaks up a pass in the end zone in front of Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (82) in the fourth quarter on Oct. 5, 2023. The Bears defeated the Commanders 40-20.
Bears safety Elijah Hicks (22) breaks up a pass in the end zone in front of Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (82) in the fourth quarter on Oct. 5, 2023. The Bears defeated the Commanders 40-20.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is hit by Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is hit by Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2023. The Bears defeated the Commanders 40-20.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2023. The Bears defeated the Commanders 40-20.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is thrown down by Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is thrown down by Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears cornerback Terell Smith celebrates a fumble recover in the third quarter. The Bears won their first game of the season 40-20 against the Washington Commanders.
Bears cornerback Terell Smith celebrates a fumble recover in the third quarter. The Bears won their first game of the season 40-20 against the Washington Commanders.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is hit by Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is hit by Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears cornerback Terell Smith (32), right, and other Bears defenders motion for a  fumble by Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (82) in the third quarter.
Bears cornerback Terell Smith (32), right, and other Bears defenders motion for a fumble by Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (82) in the third quarter.
Chicago Bears cornerback Greg Stroman Jr.  celebrates his sack of Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell in the 4th quarter at FedEx Field on Oct. 5, 2023.
Chicago Bears cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. celebrates his sack of Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell in the 4th quarter at FedEx Field on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) on the sideline on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) on the sideline on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore celebrates a 4th quarter touchdown at FedEx Field, Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Maryland.
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore celebrates a 4th quarter touchdown at FedEx Field, Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Maryland.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus reacts after a touchdown in the second quarter.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus reacts after a touchdown in the second quarter.
Chicago Bears defensive end Yannick Ngakoue brings down Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell in the second half at FedEx Field, Oct. 5, 2023.
Chicago Bears defensive end Yannick Ngakoue brings down Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell in the second half at FedEx Field, Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) battles for the ball with Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) during the second quarter. Mooney did not make the catch.
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) battles for the ball with Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) during the second quarter. Mooney did not make the catch.
Bears tight end Cole Kmet celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears tight end Cole Kmet celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) runs for extra yards after making a catch in the first quarter during a game against the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field on Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Maryland.
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) runs for extra yards after making a catch in the first quarter during a game against the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field on Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Maryland.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus jogs across the field to check on an injured player on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus jogs across the field to check on an injured player on Oct. 5, 2023.
Chicago Bears linebacker Noah Sewell reacts as the defense comes off the field following a fumble recovery by Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith in the third quarter at FedEx Field, Oct. 5, 2023.
Chicago Bears linebacker Noah Sewell reacts as the defense comes off the field following a fumble recovery by Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith in the third quarter at FedEx Field, Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) runs the ball in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) runs the ball in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) scores a touchdown ahead of Washington Commanders linebacker Cody Barton (57) in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) scores a touchdown ahead of Washington Commanders linebacker Cody Barton (57) in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a touchdown pass to DJ Moore in the first quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a touchdown pass to DJ Moore in the first quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) can't catch a pass in the end zone while Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) defends in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) can’t catch a pass in the end zone while Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) defends in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Chicago Bears cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. (27) celebrates an interception in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Chicago Bears cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. (27) celebrates an interception in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches his second touchdown pass over Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches his second touchdown pass over Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears celebrate with wide receiver DJ Moore (2) after his first quarter touchdown.
Bears celebrate with wide receiver DJ Moore (2) after his first quarter touchdown.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches a deep pass ahead of Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) in the first quarter on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches a deep pass ahead of Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) in the first quarter on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus smiles after DJ Moore caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus smiles after DJ Moore caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter on Oct. 5, 2023.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a touchdown pass to DJ Moore in the first quarter on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a touchdown pass to DJ Moore in the first quarter on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) stiff-arms Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) as he runs for extra yards after catching a pass that set up the Bears for a first quarter touchdown.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) stiff-arms Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) as he runs for extra yards after catching a pass that set up the Bears for a first quarter touchdown.
The Chicago Bears sideline stands for a moment of silence for Dick Butkus before the game on Oct. 5, 2023.
The Chicago Bears sideline stands for a moment of silence for Dick Butkus before the game on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears fans stand for a moment of silence for Dick Butkus before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears fans stand for a moment of silence for Dick Butkus before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields signs autographs for fans before facing the Washington Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields signs autographs for fans before facing the Washington Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears fan Ron Fickenshvr, of Elk Grove Village, wears a Dick Butkus jersey as he watches the team warm up to face the Washington Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Md.
Bears fan Ron Fickenshvr, of Elk Grove Village, wears a Dick Butkus jersey as he watches the team warm up to face the Washington Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Md.
Chandler and Chase Haden, ages 8 and 12, wait for Chicago Bears players to sign an autograph during warmups at FedEx Field, Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Md.
Chandler and Chase Haden, ages 8 and 12, wait for Chicago Bears players to sign an autograph during warmups at FedEx Field, Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Md.
Bears tight end Cole Kmet warms up before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears tight end Cole Kmet warms up before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields signs autographs for fans before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields signs autographs for fans before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears wide receiver Trent Taylor drops a behind-the-back catch during pregame warm-ups at FedEx Field on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Trent Taylor drops a behind-the-back catch during pregame warm-ups at FedEx Field on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker stretches before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker stretches before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears offensive tackle Teven Jenkins warms up as he returns from injury before facing the Washington Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears offensive tackle Teven Jenkins warms up as he returns from injury before facing the Washington Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears fan Andrew Boeglin wears a Dick Butkus jersey as he watches the team warm up to face the Washington Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears fan Andrew Boeglin wears a Dick Butkus jersey as he watches the team warm up to face the Washington Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up  before facing the Washington Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up before facing the Washington Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore warms up before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore warms up before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker works out before the game on  Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker works out before the game on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears fans the Wunder Family from left: Lilly, 11, Kelly, Blake, 13, and Joe, watch warmups at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.
Bears fans the Wunder Family from left: Lilly, 11, Kelly, Blake, 13, and Joe, watch warmups at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
A Bears fan watches warmups before the game on Oct. 5, 2023.
A Bears fan watches warmups before the game on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney takes a photo with fans before the game on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney takes a photo with fans before the game on Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields waves to fans while warming up before facing the Washington Commanderson Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields waves to fans while warming up before facing the Washington Commanderson Oct. 5, 2023.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks the field before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks the field before the game on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
Bears fans head into FedEx Field before the game against the Washington Commanders.
Bears fans head into FedEx Field before the game against the Washington Commanders.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore hangs his gloves from his facemask during warm-ups at FedEx Field.
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore hangs his gloves from his facemask during warm-ups at FedEx Field.