3 key matchups ahead of Bears vs. Commanders in Week 5

The Bears are looking to get their first win on Thursday Night Football against the Commanders. Here are three key matchups to watch.

The Chicago Bears had victory snatched from their hands after allowing the Denver Broncos to secure a comeback victory in Week 4, and now Chicago will attempt to quickly recover from that shock and get ready for a Thursday Night Football showdown against the Washington Commanders.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields had a career game against the Broncos, throwing a career-high 300 yards and four touchdowns last week. Chicago faces yet another suspect defensive secondary that they can exploit to put points on the board, but getting their first victory of the season won’t be easy.

The Bears have three key matchups that they’ll need to win in order to come out of FedEx Field with a 1-4 record. Let’s take a look: