Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders GAMEDAY: How to Watch, Betting Odds

The Washington Commanders host the Chicago Bears tonight on Thursday Night Football. Here's everything you need to know.

The Washington Commanders are turning around quick with a short week as they host the Chicago Bears tonight at FedEx Field for Thursday Night Football.

Chicago sits at 0-4 a month into the season, searching for answers up and down the roster. The Bears enjoyed their best offensive output of the season in Week 4 in a 31-28 loss to the Denver Broncos. Chicago blew a 21-point lead in the game but enjoyed its highest points production of 2023.

Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) / USA Today Sports

Washington had its own disappointment in Week 4 with a 34-31 overtime loss to the division-rival Eagles. At 2-2, the Commanders expected a better start to the season with consecutive losses to Buffalo and Philly. The 37-3 loss to the Bills in Week 3 was the most alarming offensively, but Washington rebounded nicely with 31 points against a stout Philadelphia defense last week.

Quarterback Sam Howell and the Commanders hope to stay on track against a Bears defense that has allowed an average of just over 34 points per game.

Drama surrounds the Bears as they asked receiver Chase Claypool to stay home and not attend the matchup with the Broncos. Claypool has been vocal about his unhappiness in Chicago after being traded for a second-round pick last season, indicating he's not being put in the best position to succeed.

WHAT: Chicago Bears (0-4) at Washington Commanders (2-2)

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, 8:15 p.m. ET

WHERE: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland (67,617)

TELEVISION: PRIME VIDEO

RADIO: WMAL 105.9

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SPREAD: Commanders -6.5

TOTAL: 44.5

MONEYLINE: Bears +230, Commanders -300