The Chicago Bears pulled off a dramatic 25–24 victory Monday night over the Washington Commanders, and while the win moves them to 3–2 on the season, there’s no mistaking that this team still has plenty to clean up. A win is a win, and wins in the NFL are hard to get, and that much was clear after a night that demanded every ounce of grit and focus the Bears had to give.
The hero of the night was kicker Jake Moody, elevated from the practice squad just hours before kickoff. Moody went 4-for-5 on field goals, including a clutch 38-yard game-winner as time expired. The only blemish, a blocked attempt, couldn’t overshadow his poise under pressure. Offensively, Caleb Williams threw for 252 yards and a touchdown, while D’Andre Swift gave the Bears balance, rushing for 108 yards on 14 carries and adding a 55-yard touchdown reception that ignited Chicago’s comeback after falling behind early.
Defensively, the Bears capitalized on Washington’s mistakes. The Commanders turned the ball over three times, including a costly late-game fumble by Jayden Daniels that cornerback Nahshon Wright recovered to set up the final drive. Daniels, who entered the game without an interception this season, threw his first in the second quarter, a momentum-shifting play that allowed Chicago to seize control. They play with confidence, make some timely plays, which has allowed them to pull out these last two wins. But against the better teams, that won’t cut it.
And he’s right. The Bears still show signs of immaturity — missed assignments, penalties, and lapses in execution that nearly cost them the game. Yet there’s something different in this group. They’re playing with belief. They’re finding ways to win even when they aren’t playing their best. It’s much easier to improve a team that’s playing with belief, confidence, and finding ways to win while not playing their best. The culture is shifting in Chicago, and everyone can see it. For now, Bear Down Nation can celebrate , not just the win, but what it represents: progress.
