The NFL schedule for Week 5 kicks off with an intriguing matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Washington Commanders.
At this point in the season, the Bears find themselves among the remaining winless teams in the league, a situation exacerbated by their Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos, which was particularly disheartening as they squandered a commanding 28-7 lead. In the NFC North, the Chicago Bears languish at the bottom of the standings.
Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders are grappling with a two-game losing streak after a promising start to the season with two initial victories. Their most recent setback came in the form of an overtime loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Washington is listed at -6 in this game over Chicago.
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Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders | NFL Week 5 Thursday Night Football
ATS: Commanders -6
Money line: Bears +232 / Commanders -300
Over/Under: 44.5
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Bears Winless in the 2023 NFL Season
The Chicago Bears have played four games this season and conceded a whopping 137 points. In contrast, their offense has only managed to put up 75 points on the scoreboard. The Bears entered the season with high hopes for their rookie quarterback, Justin Fields, who hails from Ohio State.
Fields has shown promise, throwing for 861 yards and seven touchdowns, but five interceptions have plagued him. Fields is also the team’s second-leading rusher with 134 yards, a versatile aspect to his game that generated high NFL MVP odds at the season’s outset.
Chase Claypool was another player the Bears had high expectations for, but he has only recorded four receptions throughout the season and wasn’t even active for the Broncos game. On a brighter note, Khalil Herbert had a standout performance in the previous game, becoming the team’s leading rusher with 196 yards on the ground.
The Chicago Bears will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6 and the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6.
Washington Looking to Get Back on Track
Turning our attention to the Washington Commanders, the spotlight has been on Sam Howell. Howell has displayed solid performances in three out of his four games this season, although he struggled during a lopsided loss to the Buffalo Bills.
He has amassed 961 passing yards and four touchdowns so far. Terry McLaurin has emerged as his top target, amassing 212 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Offensively, Brian Robinson has been the linchpin for the Commanders. Robinson has carried the ball 61 times for 261 yards and three touchdowns, and he also boasts a receiving touchdown in the 2023 season. Robinson and other offensive contributors have injected excitement into Washington Commanders’ games.
Following this week’s matchup, the Washington Commanders are set to face the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants in subsequent games.
Bears Struggles Continue
Unfortunately, the Chicago Bears are currently mired in a difficult stretch. Their defense struggles to make crucial stops, and their offense is plagued by inconsistency, often succumbing to turnovers when they manage to advance the ball. The experiment with Justin Fields hasn’t yielded the desired results.
Their defensive units will likely struggle, with both teams facing short practice weeks. Both sides are expected to put points on the board in this game. However, when push comes to shove, we predict that the Washington Commanders will emerge victorious by a margin of at least a touchdown.
In conclusion, we plan to bet on Washington -6 over Chicago.
NFL Week 5 TNF Pick: ATS Washington -6 | Bet Bears vs Commanders
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Chicago Bears Last 5
| Date | OPP | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/23 | vs DEN | L31-28 |
| 9/24/23 | @ KC | L41-10 |
| 9/17/23 | @ TB | L27-17 |
| 9/7/23 | vs GB | L38-20 |
| 8/26/23 | vs BUF | L24-21 |
Chicago Bears Injury Report
| Name | Position | Status | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Blackwell CB | IR | Sep 29 |
| Eddie Jackson S | Questionable | Oct 2 |
| Jaylon Johnson CB | Questionable | Oct 2 |
| Teven Jenkins OT | IR-R | Oct 2 |
NFC North Standings | Chicago Bears
| Team | W | L | T | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 1 | 0 | W2 |
| Green Bay Packers | 2 | 2 | 0 | L1 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 1 | 3 | 0 | W1 |
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 4 | 0 | L4 |
Washington Commanders Last 5
| Date | OPP | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/23 | @ PHI | L34-31 OT |
| 9/24/23 | vs BUF | L37-3 |
| 9/17/23 | @ DEN | W35-33 |
| 9/7/23 | vs ARI | W20-16 |
| 8/26/23 | vs CIN | W21-19 |
Washington Commanders Injury Report
| Name | Position | Status | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Holmes CB | Questionable | Oct 2 |
| Curtis Samuel WR | Questionable | Oct 2 |
| Jahan Dotson WR | Questionable | Oct 2 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB | Questionable | Oct 2 |
NFC East Standings | Washington Commanders
| Team | W | L | T | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 4 | 0 | 0 | W4 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 1 | 0 | W1 |
| Washington Commanders | 2 | 2 | 0 | L2 |
| New York Giants | 1 | 3 | 0 | L2 |
Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders Betting Trends
- In the last 2 of 4 Home games, the Washington Commanders have hit the Moneyline bet (ROI: 5.4%)
- The Washington Commanders have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 Away games (ROI: 114.1%)
- In the last 6 of 9 games, the Washington Commanders have hit the Moneyline bet (ROI: 65.8%)
- The Chicago Bears have not hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 Away games (ROI: -30.3%)
- The Chicago Bears have not hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 3 Home games (ROI: -100.0%)
- The Chicago Bears have not hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 games (ROI: -53.6%)
- In the last 2 of 4 Home games, the Washington Commanders have covered the Point Spread bet (ROI: 19.8%)
- The Washington Commanders have hit the Point Spread in 4 of their last 5 Away games (ROI: 51.0%)
- In the last 6 of 9 games, the Washington Commanders have covered the Point Spread bet (ROI: 37.2%)
- In the last 4 of 6 Away games, the Chicago Bears have not hit the Point Spread bet (ROI: -36.4%)
- In the last 2 of 3 Home games, the Chicago Bears have not covered the Point Spread bet (ROI: -36.1%)
- In the last 6 of 9 games, the Chicago Bears have not hit the Point Spread bet (ROI: -36.3%)
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| Teams | Odds |
|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | +550 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | +700 |
| Baltimore Ravens | +800 |
| Buffalo Bills | +1000 |
| Detroit Lions+1200 | |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +1300 |
| Dallas Cowboys | +1600 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | +1800 |
| Miami Dolphins | +2000 |
| Green Bay Packers | +2200 |
| Houston Texans | +2200 |
| LA Chargers | +2500 |
| New York Jets | +2500 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +3500 |
| Los Angeles Rams | +3500 |
| Cleveland Browns | +4000 |
| Minnesota Vikings | +4000 |
| Atlanta Falcons | +5000 |
| Chicago Bears | +5000 |
| Indianapolis Colts | +5000 |
| Denver Broncos | +7500 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | +7500 |
| New Orleans Saints | +7500 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +7500 |
| Seattle Seahawks | +7500 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +7500 |
| Arizona Cardinals | +10000 |
| New England Patriots | +15000 |
| New York Giants | +15000 |
| Tennessee Titans | +15000 |
| Washington Commanders | +15000 |
| Carolina Panthers | +25000 |
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