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The Washington Commanders are returning to Northwest Stadium for a primetime battle with the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Here are three keys to securing a victory.
1. No. 1 rushing offense vs. 31st rushing defense.
The Commanders are running the ball better than any team in the NFL so far this season. They have a diverse group of running backs, a strong blocking scheme and a quarterback whose legs are just as much of a weapon as his arm.
The Bears, meanwhile, have struggled mightily against the run. Although they have only given up four rushing touchdowns all year, they rank 31st in allowed per game and last in yards per rush. Prior to their bye week, they gave up 240 rushing yards against the Las Vega