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The Chicago Bears (0-4) will look to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Washington Commanders (2-2) on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at FedExField.
The Commanders are compiling 307.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks them 20th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 21st, allowing 352.5 yards per contest. The Bears rank 21st in total yards per game (305.3), but they’ve been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL with 383.3 total yards conceded per contest.
Commanders vs. Bears Picks
Right now, 93.5% of Splash Inc. users are picking the Commanders to win and 100.0% have picked them to cover the 5.5-point spread as well against the Bears on Thursday.
Game Info: Commanders vs. Bears
- Game Day: Thursday, October 5, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video
- Location: Landover, Maryland
- Stadium: FedExField
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Before placing a bet on Thursday’s Washington-Chicago spread (Washington -5.5) or total (44.5 points), read the betting insights and trends below.
Game Trends for Commanders
- The Commanders are 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- The Commanders are winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites.
- Out of the Commanders’ four games with a set total, two have hit the over (50%).
Stats & Insights for Commanders
- Offensively, the Commanders rank 20th in the NFL with 307.8 yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 21st in total defense (352.5 yards allowed per contest).
- Despite sporting a bottom-five scoring defense that ranks fourth-worst in the NFL (30 points allowed per game), the Commanders have had more success on offense, ranking 17th in the NFL by putting up 22.3 points per game.
- The Commanders are averaging 201.3 passing yards per game offensively this year (20th in NFL), and they are giving up 230 passing yards per game (20th) on the other side of the ball.
- The Commanders are compiling 106.5 rushing yards per game on offense (17th in the NFL), and they rank 21st on defense with 122.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Commanders are averaging a 33.3% third-down conversion rate offensively this year (27th in NFL), and they are surrendering a 39.6% third-down percentage (17th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Commanders rank 16th in offensive yards per play (5.4) and 24th in yards per play allowed (5.8) this season.
- The Commanders have the 24th-ranked turnover margin in the league at -3, forcing five turnovers (12th in NFL) while turning it over eight times (26th in NFL).
Best Players for Commanders
- Sam Howell: 961 PASS YDS / 240.3 YPG / 67.1% / 4 TD / 5 INT / 11 CAR / 82 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Brian Robinson Jr.: 61 CAR / 261 YDS / 65.3 YPG / 3 TD / 5 REC / 55 YDS / 13.8 YPG / 1 TD
- Terry McLaurin: 21 REC / 212 YDS / 53 YPG / 1 TD
- Curtis Samuel: 17 REC / 178 YDS / 44.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Jahan Dotson: 14 REC / 110 YDS / 27.5 YPG / 1 TD
- Kamren Curl: 37 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 PD
Game Trends for Bears
- The Bears have compiled a 0-3-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Bears are 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
- Each Bears four game with a set total have hit the over.
Stats & Insights for Bears
- The Bears’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in total defense this season, allowing 383.3 total yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 21st with 305.3 total yards per contest.
- The Bears’ defense has been bottom-five in scoring defense this season, allowing 34.3 points per game, which ranks second-worst in the NFL. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 22nd with 18.8 points per contest.
- The Bears have been struggling in pass defense, ranking fourth-worst with 267.8 passing yards surrendered per game. They have been better on offense, regstering 186.3 passing yards per contest (24th-ranked).
- In terms of rushing, the Bears rank 13th in the NFL on offense (119 rushing yards per game) and 18th on the other side of the ball (115.5 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- The Bears rank 19th in third-down conversion percentage (38%) on offense, but they’ve been less productive defensively, ranking worst in the NFL with a 58.9% third-down percentage allowed.
- The Bears rank 14th in yards per play (5.5), but they’ve been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, fourth-worst in the NFL with 6.2 yards conceded per play.
- The Bears have a bottom-five turnover margin this season, fifth-worst at -6.
Best Players for Bears
- Justin Fields: 861 PASS YDS / 215.3 YPG / 64.2% / 7 TD / 5 INT / 28 CAR / 134 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Khalil Herbert: 41 CAR / 196 YDS / 49 YPG / 0 TD / 10 REC / 83 YDS / 20.8 YPG / 1 TD
- D.J. Moore: 19 REC / 301 YDS / 75.3 YPG / 2 TD
- Cole Kmet: 18 REC / 189 YDS / 47.3 YPG / 2 TD
- Darnell Mooney: 8 REC / 104 YDS / 34.7 YPG / 1 TD
- T.J. Edwards: 50 TKL / 2 TFL
