Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, last year’s No. 1 and No. 2 picks, prepare for rematch
Chicago Bears Insider Thursday, October 9, 2025 | | |
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Good evening, Chicago. The Bears have been preparing this week to play the Commanders — this season’s version, not last season’s. One thing has become clear this week at Halas Hall: Not many are interested in relitigating the heartbreaking 18-15 loss last October at Northwest Stadium, in which Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson got distracted by fans while the final play was in progress and then accidentally
tipped Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary pass into Noah Brown’s waiting hands. “New team, new year, new opportunities to win a game,” defensive back Josh
Blackwell said. “That’s behind us.” The rematch means “nothing,” Stevenson said. “It’s a 1-0 game. I had a bad play. It is what it is.” “Does it still sting?” quarterback Caleb Williams pondered. “Obviously you don’t want to lose, especially in that fashion of a Hail Mary.” Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | | | Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels will square off for the second time in the NFL. Daniels said last year’s Hail Mary “ain’t gonna help us” this year. | | | | | Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson said backlash from his Hail Mary hiccup was “harsh,” but he’s ready for taunts from Washington Commanders fans. | | | | | The Chicago Bears come out of their bye week having won two consecutive games but with a leaky run defense that must be shored up. | | | | | It would be a huge boost for the Chicago Bears defense if both Kyler Gordon and T.J. Edwards can return this week against Washington. | | | | | Having a healthy Austin Booker in the mix could give Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen more creative options in pass-rushing situations. | | | | | A 69-year-old truck driver who was seriously injured in a fight that prosecutors say was started by Mark Sanchez is now suing the former NFL QB and his employer, Fox Corporation, in Indiana state court. | | | |
