The long-awaited rematch is here: Bears vs. Commanders on Monday Night Football. Both teams have plenty of storylines, but Chicago is chasing redemption on the road. Last year, they nearly walked away with a win, only for it to end in heartbreak—the infamous “Fail Mary.”
This is a must-win. No matter what anyone says, this game matters. A 3-2 record and a victory over their demons is exactly what the Bears need. It’s what Caleb Williams needs. It’s what Ben Johnson needs to keep building momentum in this new chapter of Bears football.
Most Bears teams would struggle here—coming out flat and laying an egg on the road. But if this team wants to be different, they have to find a way to win. And there’s no better way to position themselves for that than being healthier than they’ve been all season.
The Chicago Bears released their Week 6 injury report ahead of the matchup with the Washington Commanders, and the news is mostly positive. Several key players who were limited earlier in the week are trending in the right direction.
Here’s the full breakdown:
| Position | Player | Injury | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Grady Jarrett | Knee | DNP | DNP | — | — |
| DB | Kyler Gordon | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | — | — |
| TE | Colston Loveland | Hip | Limited | Limited | — | — |
| OL | Darnell Wright | Elbow | DNP | Limited | — | — |
| DL | Austin Booker* | Knee | Full | Full | — | — |
| DB | Jaquan Brisker | Quad | DNP | Full | — | — |
| LB | T.J. Edwards | Hamstring | Full | Full | — | — |
| RB | Travis Homer* | Calf | Full | Full | — | — |
| OL | Jonah Jackson | Rib | Limited | Full | — | — |
| RB | Kyle Monangai | Thigh | DNP | Full | — | — |
| K | Cairo Santos | Right Thigh | Full | Full | — | — |
*The Bears did not practice Thursday, so participation was an estimation.
^Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return.
Key Takeaways
- Jaquan Brisker (quad) and Jonah Jackson (ribs) were both full participants Friday after being limited earlier, a great sign for the defense and offensive line.
- Darnell Wright (elbow) was upgraded to limited, trending toward availability.
- Austin Booker and Travis Homer, both designated to return from injured reserve, practiced fully and could be active.
- Kyler Gordon (hamstring) and Colston Loveland (hip) remain limited but appear close to returning.
Overall, the Bears injury outlook looks much improved heading into Monday's matchup with Washington — a significant boost as they look to build momentum and come away with a big time win.
