Everything to know ahead of Bears’ Week 5 game vs. Commanders

The Chicago Bears will face the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football in Week 5, where Chicago is looking to snap a 14-game losing streak dating back to last season.

The Bears and Commanders will face off in prime time for the second consecutive season, although last year’s meeting was a brutal 12-7 Washington win. Can Chicago get on track and finally get a win?

Here’s a rundown of what we know heading into the Bears’ Thursday night’s game against the Commanders:

How to watch

Game information:

Who: Chicago Bears (0-4) vs. Washington Commanders (2-2)

When: Thursday, Oct. 5, 7:15 p.m. CT

Where: FedEx Fields – Landover, Md.

Streaming:

In-market live stream: fuboTV (try it for free).

Broadcast:

TV: Prime Video

Radio: ESPN 1000 (Chicago)

Betting Odds

Game-day roster

Here’s a look at the Bears’ game-day roster:

Game picks

Bold predictions

1. Justin Fields builds off last week’s performance

2. Teven Jenkins rotates at left guard

3. Darnell Mooney gets his touchdown

4. Byron Pringle scores against his former team

5. Bears lose, but Matt Eberflus keeps his job

Read our full analysis

Last meeting: 12-7 Commanders (Oct. 13, 2022)

Team rankings

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Storylines to watch

• Can head coach Matt Eberflus lead the Bears to their first win, saving his job?

• Can QB Justin Fields string together another strong performance?

• Can the run game make a major impact?

• Can the offensive line hold their own against an elite Commanders front?

• Can the Bears defense do anything to slow the Commanders offense?

Read our analysis

Injuries to know

Story originally appeared on Bears Wire