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Nearly one year ago, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Jayden Daniels, made a statement in his first-ever matchup against the No. 1 selection, Caleb Williams.
When the two quarterbacks went head-to-head as rookies on Oct. 27, 2024, the Washington Commanders were trending toward a loss, trailing 15-12 in the final moments of a matchup against the Chicago Bears — until Daniels unleashed a magical play that now lives in NFL history. With his 52-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass to Noah Brown, the Commanders beat the Bears, one highlight of Daniels’ debut season that saw him win Offensive Rookie of the Year and take Washington to the NFC Championship Game.
On Monday night, however, Williams will have an opportunity for some get-back. The Bears (2-2) will pay a visit to the Commanders (3-2) on “Monday Night Football,” with the two young quarterbacks once again the centerpieces of the matchup.
Daniels, who has already missed two games due to injury but returned in Week 5, seemingly hasn’t full-gear in 2025 despite four touchdown passes, no interceptions and 124 rushing yards in three games. As Washington seeks to build off last year’s playoff run, Daniels’ health gave the team an early-season challenge — star receiver Terry McLaurin, expected to miss Monday’s game, has also struggled to stay healthy.
Still, with Deebo Samuel and emerging rookie running back Jacory Crosky-Merritt, the Commanders will look to make it two straight wins against the Bears. As for Chicago, it has put a 0-2 start in the rearview mirror by taking down the Cowboys and Raiders prior to a Week 5 bye. Williams has looked effective under new head coach Ben Johnson, throwing for 927 yards, eight touchdowns and two interceptions thus far.
Two likely NFC playoff contenders led by second-year quarterbacks will meet Monday in the Bears’ and Commanders’ first matchup since the “Hail Maryland” play. Which quarterback will come out on top this time around?
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7:15 p.m.: Rome Odunze and his afro have arrived at the stadium.
FROme Odunze has returned 😏 pic.twitter.com/VwIwjtqX0Z
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 13, 2025
7:00 p.m.: As expected, Terry McLaurin is inactive for the Commanders, but Deebo Samuel is active against Chicago.
#CHIvsWAS inactives
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 13, 2025
6:47 p.m.: DT Grady Jarrett headlines the Bears inactives for tonight’s game.
Inactives for #CHIvsWAS: pic.twitter.com/88jK6FfywE
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 13, 2025
6:30 p.m.: The Commanders will be wearing their all-black uniforms in tonight’s game.
Monday Night Football 🔜 pic.twitter.com/qumX5f43Ej
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 13, 2025
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Where to watch Bears vs. CommandersBears vs. Commanders start timeDate: Monday, October 13Time: 8:15 p.m. ET, 5:15 p.m. PT
The Bears vs. Commanders matchup will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
What channel is Bears vs. Commanders on today?TV Channel: ABCLive Stream: ESPN App, Fubo
Bears vs. Commanders will air nationally on ABC, with ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” crew of Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (game analyst), Lisa Salters (sideline reporter) and Laura Rutledge (sideline reporter) on the call for the game.
Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app or Fubo.
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Bears schedule 2025WeekDateOpponent/ResultKickoff time (ET)TV channel1Monday, Sept. 8Vikings 27, Bears 248:15 p.m.ESPN2Sunday, Sept. 14Lions 52, Bears 211 p.m.Fox3Sunday, Sept. 21Bears 31, Cowboys 144:25 p.m.Fox4Sunday. Sept. 28Bears 25, Raiders 244:25 p.m.CBS5Bye———6Monday, Oct. 13at Commanders8:15 p.m.ABC7Sunday, Oct. 19vs. Saints1 p.m.Fox8Sunday, Oct. 26at Ravens1 p.m.CBS9Sunday, Nov. 2at Bengals1 p.m.CBS10Sunday, Nov. 9vs. Giants1 p.m.Fox11Sunday, Nov. 16at Vikings1 p.m.Fox12Sunday, Nov. 23vs. Steelers1 p.m.CBS13Friday, Nov. 28at Eagles3 p.m.Prime Video14Sunday, Dec. 7at Packers1 p.m.Fox15Sunday, Dec. 14vs. Browns1 p.m.Fox16Saturday, Dec. 20vs. PackersTBDFox17Sunday, Dec. 28at 49ers8:20 p.m.NBC18TBDvs. LionsTBDTBD
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Commanders schedule 2025WeekDateOpponent/ResultKickoff time (ET)TV channel1Sunday, Sept. 7Commanders 21, Giants 6TBDFox2Thursday, Sept. 11Packers 27, Commanders 188:15 p.m.Prime Video3Sunday, Sept. 21Commanders 41, Raiders 241 p.m.Fox4Sunday, Sept. 28Falcons 34, Commanders 271 p.m.CBS5Sunday, Oct. 5Commanders 27, Chargers 104:25 p.m.Fox6Monday, Oct. 13vs. Bears 8:15 p.m.ESPN7Sunday, Oct. 19at Cowboys4:25 p.m.Fox8Monday, Oct. 27at Chiefs8:15 p.m.ABC9Sunday, Nov. 2vs. Seahawks8:20 p.m.NBC/Peacock10Sunday, Nov. 9vs. Lions4:25 p.m.Fox11Sunday, Nov. 16at Dolphins (Madrid)9:30 a.m.NFL Network12Sunday, Nov. 23BYEBYEBYE13Sunday, Nov. 30vs. Broncos8:20 p.m.NBC/Peacock14Sunday, Dec. 7at Vikings1 p.m.Fox15Sunday, Dec. 14at Giants1 p.m.Fox16Saturday, Dec. 20vs. EaglesTBDFox17Thursday, Dec. 25vs. Cowboys (Christmas)1 p.m.Netflix18TBDat EaglesTBDTBD