RZ/BR Game of the Week - Week 6 (Recap Edition)
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RZ/BR 'Game of the Week' - Week 6
Washington Commanders (3-3) @ Chicago Bears (2-4)
Line: Commanders (-4.5)
Previous Primetime Game Results
Week 3 - San Francisco 49ers @ Denver Broncos (49-21 49ers)
Week 4 - Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints (27-24 Vikings)
Two 2-3 NFC teams met in Chicago at lovely Soldier Field in PRIME TIME this weekend, in a matchup between Glenn and the Washington Commanders, and Kad and the Chicago Bears.
Much has been made about the Saquon Barkley trade, and if it has set Kad back for the remainder of the cycle. Despite the Bears starting out at a surprising 2-3, a thud of a loss to the Commanders this week (23-9) may have poured some water on the fire.
Team Previews
Washington Commanders (3-3)
Last Game: 23-9 W vs Chicago (2-4)
Record All Time vs Chicago: (1-0)
Leading Passer: Carson Wentz (1225 Yards, 7 TDS, 11 INTS, 74% Completion)
Leading Rusher: Antonio Gibson (430 Yards, 4 TDS)
Leading Receiver: Terry McLaurin (19 REC, 367 Yards, 2 TDS)
Defensive Points Ranking: 10th in RZ, 25 Points Per Game
Defensive Pass Ranking: 26th in RZ, 245.3 Pass Yards Per Game
Defensive Rush Ranking: 3rd in RZ, 75.7 Rush Yards Per Game
Notable Injuries: None
Chicago Bears (2-4)
Last Game: 9-23 L vs Washington (3-3)
Record All Time vs Washington: (0-1)
Leading Passer: Justin Fields (1386 Yards, 6 TDS, 9 INTS, 62% Completion)
Leading Rusher: Saquon Barkley (482 Yards, 6 TDS)
Leading Receiver: Darnell Mooney (18 REC, 312 Yards, 1 TD)
Defensive Points Ranking: 22nd in RZ, 28 Points Per Game
Defensive Pass Ranking: 21st in RZ, 209.2 Pass Yards Per Game
Defensive Rush Ranking: 31st in RZ, 168.2 Rush Yards Per Game
Notable Injuires: None
Pick 'Ems
Field Yates - Record (1-1)
THE PICK: Commanders (-4.5)
Yates' Take: "I’ll take the Commanders based solely on their Week 1 performance, but Kad does not deserve to be mentioned in a game of the week. Seems like some biased reporting going on here."
O.J. Simpson - Record (2-0)
THE PICK: Commanders (-4.5)
Juice's Take: "I’ve got the Commanders in a big win over the Bears. The bears lack grit and talent, which makes for a disaster on both sides of the field. Meanwhile, when the Commanders are on…they are hard to stop.”
Keyshawn Johnson - Record (1-1)
THE PICK: Bears (+4.5)
Keyshawn's Take: "Carson Wentz started off with a bang slinging the ball, but since then has fallen back to earth with a 0.7 TD/INT ratio. The Bears lean heavily on their rushing attack, led by Saquon Barkley. For all the heat Coach Kad has received for the Barkley trade, Saquon boasts an stellar 5.6 YPC. I have the Bears winning at home with a very ball-controlled offense over the Commanders."
Donovan McNabb - Record (1-1)
THE PICK: Bears (+4.5)
Donovan's Take: "Win or lose we know what Coach Shacks is coming with. He stays true to his philosophies and every win he truly earns. Not to sure which style of play you're going to get out of the Commanders from week to week. That's concerning. Fields is going to be the difference maker."
Tom Pelissero - Record (1-1)
THE PICK: Commanders (-4.5)
Tom's Take: I think both of these NFC teams are overachieving, but I prefer the Commanders' style of play over Chicago's. Chicago's defense is terrible, among the worst in Red Zone, while Washington's defense is stout against the run. When Saquon is unable to run, this Chicago offense is one of the worst in the league. Give me Wentz to win this game by at least 7.