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In a thrilling finish, the Washington Commanders defeated the Chicago Bears 18-15 with a last-second 52-yard Hail Mary pass from Jayden Daniels to Noah Brown. The game saw a dramatic turnaround, with the Bears taking a late lead before Daniels' miraculous throw secured the win. This matchup featured two rookie quarterbacks, with Daniels showcasing resilience despite a rib injury, while Caleb Williams struggled early but managed a late scoring drive.
- Jayden Daniels' performance under pressure highlights his potential as a clutch player.
- The Commanders' decision to sign Austin Seibert has proven crucial for their scoring.
- Caleb Williams showed flashes of brilliance but struggled with consistency.
Jayden Daniels | QB
Breakout
Week 8
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52 rush yards
326 pass yards
000- Daniels threw for 326 yards and ran for 52 yards while battling a rib injury.
- His last-second Hail Mary pass was a defining moment in the game.
Noah Brown | WR
Pickup
Week 8
1 receptions
1 targets
52 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Brown caught the game-winning Hail Mary pass, showcasing his ability to be in the right place at the right time.
Caleb Williams | QB
Breakout
Week 8
00
131 pass yards
000- Williams had a rough start but managed a late scoring drive, demonstrating his potential despite early struggles.
D'Andre Swift | RB
Breakout
Week 8
0
129 rush yards
1 rush TDs
- Swift had a strong performance with 129 rushing yards and a touchdown, contributing significantly to the Bears' offense.
Austin Seibert | K
Pickup
Week 8
4 FGs
- Seibert's four field goals were critical for the Commanders until the final play, showcasing his reliability.
Washington Commanders
- The Commanders improved to 6-2, demonstrating resilience and clutch performance in tight games.
- Signing Austin Seibert has greatly improved their scoring capabilities.
Chicago Bears
- The Bears' three-game winning streak was snapped, highlighting the need for consistency in late-game situations.
- Caleb Williams' performance will need to improve for the Bears to remain competitive.