Bears hold off Commanders' second half comeback to snap 14-game losing streak

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The Chicago Bears may be celebrating like they won the Super Bowl, but it's because victory has eluded them for 14 games prior to taking down the Washington Commanders on Thursday night. 

Chicago had not won a football game since Oct. 24, 2022 coming into this one – a team record – but quarterback Justin Fields led the offense to an explosive first half that ultimately ended with a 40-20 win. 

Fields would not have been able to get it done without his top receiver D.J. Moore, who ended with 230 yards and three touchdowns, including the dagger late in the fourth quarter – a 56-yard score on a risky Commanders jump on a short route. 

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DJ Moore #2 of the Chicago Bears catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter against Kendall Fuller #29 of the Washington Commanders at FedExField on October 05, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

However, Bears fans weren't so sure the game was locked up despite a 27-3 lead going into halftime. Last week against the Denver Broncos, the Bears blew a 21-7 lead at the half for their fourth loss of the season in an absolute heartbreaker. 

Sam Howell and the Commanders' offense had just 84 yards of total offense in the first half of this game, but they made some corrections in the second half that got this one closer. 

It was started with a touchdown pass to tight end Logan Thomas, who was Howell’s top target of the night with nine catches and 77 yards, to start the second half on the right foot. That made it 27-10 and it was up to Washington’s defense to keep Fields at bay. 

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