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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?
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from Bears vs. Commanders on "Monday Night Football." Follow along with the action below.
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Bears vs. Commanders live updates, highlights from 'Monday Night Football'
10:18 p.m.: Chicago forces the Commanders into a 4th-and-2, but Daniels finds Jeremy McNichols to convert the first down for 13 yards.
10:16 p.m.: Two runs by Croskey-Merritt gives Washington a first down before Daniels scrambles for another 18 yards.
Bears 16, Commanders 10
10:09 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Moody makes his third field goal of the night, extending the lead back up to six.
10:08 p.m.: A TD from Williams to Odunze is taken off the board due to an illegal formation penalty.
10:06 p.m.: Now Luther Burden makes a big play for around 37 yards, as the Bears are in the red zone.
10:05 p.m.: Williams and Odunze connect on a big play, getting Chicago to around midfield.
10:04 p.m.: Washington commits an illegal contact penalty that jumpstarts the Bears offense after a slow start to the drive.
Bears 13, Commanders 10
9:59 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Gay cuts the deficit to three by drilling the field goal
9:58 p.m.: Daniels gets called for intentional grounding, which essentially halts the drive and leads to a field-goal attempts.
9:55 p.m.: Daniels avoids a sack and scrambles for 15 yards, turning a massive loss into a massive gain.
Jayden Daniels too elusive
— NFL (@NFL) October 14, 2025
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9:54 p.m.: It took just two plays for Washington to get past midfield, the latter due to a Croskey-Merritt run.
9:52 p.m.: We are back for the second half, with the Commanders getting the ball looking to take the lead.
Halftime: Bears 13, Commanders 7
9:38 p.m.: Daniels kneels to take this game to halftime.
9:36 p.m.: Now the Commanders defense holds firm, forcing a three-and-out that is capped by a sacking Williams.
9:34 p.m.: Matt Gay's try goes off the upright, so Chicago is now set up well to score before half.
loud DOINK alert pic.twitter.com/6bcuXGGI3X
— NFL (@NFL) October 14, 2025
9:32 p.m.: Washington's offense stalls, getting just three yards on three plays, as the Bears defense holds the Commanders to a field-goal attempts.
9:28 p.m.: Now Ertz catches a pass on third-and-long for a first down to get Washington into field-goal range at the two-minute warning.
9:25 p.m.: After Sewell walks off the field, the Commanders pick up a first down on a Croskey-Merritt run to keep the drive going.
9:21 p.m.: Bears LB Noah Sewell is down on the ground after the play, with medical officials out to check on him.
9:18 p.m.: Swift rushes for about nine yards on 3rd-and-10, allowing the Bears offense to go for it on fourth down. However, Williams' pass falls incomplete for a turnover on downs.
9:10 p.m.: Williams scrambles for the first on third down, extending the drive for a Bears offense that is now grooving.
9:08 p.m.: A huge run by Swift has the Bears back near Washington territory after just two plays.
Bears 13, Commanders 7
9:02 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Chris Moore makes a highlight-worthy catch on a great pass from Daniels for the Commanders score.
Jayden Daniels drops a DIME to Chris Moore for the TD 💰
— NFL (@NFL) October 14, 2025
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8:59 p.m.: The Commanders get bailed out of a failed third-down conversion by a Bears facemask penalty, extending the drive.
8:57 p.m.: Daniels to Moore goes for 14 yards to get the Commanders to midfield for the drive.
Bears 13, Commanders 0
8:52 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Caleb Williams takes a designed run into the endzone for the first touchdown of the game.
.@CALEBcsw takes it himself 😤
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 14, 2025
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End of first quarter: Bears 6, Commanders 0
8:48 p.m.: Williams finds Rome Odunze to open the drive and further set up the offense, while D'Andre Swift takes a carry inside the 10 for a first-and-goal situation.
8:45 p.m.: FUMBLE! Jacory Croskey-Merritt fumbles on the second play of the drive, and the Bears now have two takeaways in one quarter.
Defense is racking up the takeaways 😈
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 14, 2025
📺: ABC
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Bears 6, Commanders 0
8:40 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Moody nails his second attempt to extend the lead to six.
8:40 p.m.: A Bears offensive pass interference wipes out a first down on second-and-long, and it stalls the drive for Chicago.
8:37 p.m.: Moore immediately follows that up with a big completion to get the Bears into Commanders territory.
8:36 p.m.: D.J. Moore's first touch of the game is a screen pass that he takes for 10 yards and a first down.
8:32 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! Daniels' first pick of the year is to Jaquan Brisker, who returns the ball from the goal line to near midfield.
.@JaquanBrisker comes up with the INT 🏹
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 14, 2025
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8:31 p.m.: Deebo Samuel fights for and dives for a first down on 3rd-and-3, allowing the drive to continue.
8:29 p.m.: Former Commanders DE Montez Sweat commits roughing-the-passer on Daniels, giving Washington a free 15 yards.
8:27 p.m.: After a false start, Jayden Daniels finds Chris Moore for 13 yards and an easy first down to begin the drive.
Bears 3, Commanders 0
8:22 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Former San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody makes his first kick filling in for an injured Cairo Santos.
8:22 p.m.: The Commanders are able to stall the Bears by forcing an incomplete pass, leading to a field-goal attempt.
8:20 p.m.: Chicago is getting D'Andre Swift involved early, as he gets chunks of yards to get the Bears in to Washington territory.
8:18 p.m.: Caleb Williams gets teh drive started with a completion to Olamide Zaccheus for the first down.
8:17 p.m.: We are underway from Landover, as the Bears will get the ball first.
8:05 p.m.: The last time these teams played, Jayden Daniels executed a game-winning Hail Mary.
A;FK;JD;KJF;LAKEJFLKJVAL;KEJL;JF;EFJ;LFAKJ
— NFL (@NFL) October 27, 2024
JAYDEN DANIELS HAIL MARY! @COMMANDERS WIN! pic.twitter.com/BsQ0Z84Rko
7:45 p.m.: Looks like the teams will have to weather the rain in tonight's matchup.
Jayden Daniels in the rain, CINEMA 🌧️
— ESPN (@espn) October 13, 2025
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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
MORE: Revisiting Jayden Daniels' 2024 Hail Mary vs. Bears
Where to watch Bears vs. Commanders
Bears vs. Commanders start time
- Date: Monday, October 13
- Time: 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: ABC
- Live 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 2025
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Monday, Sept. 8 | Vikings 27, Bears 24 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | Lions 52, Bears 21 | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | Bears 31, Cowboys 14 | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 4 | Sunday. Sept. 28 | Bears 25, Raiders 24 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 5 | Bye | — | — | — |
| 6 | Monday, Oct. 13 | at Commanders | 8:15 p.m. | ABC |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | vs. Saints | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | at Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 13 | Friday, Nov. 28 | at Eagles | 3 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | at Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 16 | Saturday, Dec. 20 | vs. Packers | TBD | Fox |
| 17 | Sunday, Dec. 28 | at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Lions | TBD | TBD |
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Commanders schedule 2025
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | Commanders 21, Giants 6 | TBD | Fox |
| 2 | Thursday, Sept. 11 | Packers 27, Commanders 18 | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | Commanders 41, Raiders 24 | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | Falcons 34, Commanders 27 | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | Commanders 27, Chargers 10 | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 6 | Monday, Oct. 13 | vs. Bears | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | at Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 8 | Monday, Oct. 27 | at Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. | ABC |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | vs. Seahawks | 8:20 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Dolphins (Madrid) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | BYE | BYE | BYE |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | vs. Broncos | 8:20 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | at Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 16 | Saturday, Dec. 20 | vs. Eagles | TBD | Fox |
| 17 | Thursday, Dec. 25 | vs. Cowboys (Christmas) | 1 p.m. | Netflix |
| 18 | TBD | at Eagles | TBD | TBD |