The Washington Commanders enter Monday night shorthanded at wide receiver once again, with Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown officially ruled out and Deebo Samuel’s status still uncertain heading into kickoff. Head coach Dan Quinn said the team will “take it into Monday” with Samuel, who’s been limited by a bruised heel but remains hopeful to play. McLaurin and Brown have both been sidelined for multiple weeks, leaving quarterback Jayden Daniels to continue building chemistry with Jacory Croskey-Merritt and tight end Cole Turner in the passing game. Washington’s offense has leaned heavily on its ground attack during this stretch, and that trend may continue under the primetime lights.
The Chicago Bears, meanwhile, arrive with confidence after quarterback Caleb Williams led a late rally in Wee