The Washington Commanders take on the Chicago Bears. It looked like a matchup of the top two draft picks from the last draft but Jayden Daniels is not expected to go because of injury. Chicago is 4-2 and has won three in a row and are coming off a bye. Washington is a surprising 5-2 to start the season. Chicago has one of the better defenses in the league. They have allowed 18 points or less in their last three games and in five of their six games. They rank fifth in the league in total yards and fourth in scoring at 16.8 points per game. Washington ranks fourth in total yards and tied for first in scoring at 31.1 points per game. I am not sure they can duplicate those numbers with Marcus Mariota under center. The defense also came to play against the Panthers, smothering Carolina and holding them to just seven points and 180 yards, both season lows for the Washington defense. They are is 15th in points allowed at 21.7.

The Commanders are dealing with injuries and I doubt we see Daniels in this one. No reason to risk him against this defense if not 100%. Chicago has been playing really well on both sides of the ball and during their winning streak, they have won by an average of 17 points a game. The Bears are 2-1 ATS in their last three games against the Commanders. Without Daniels, the Bears defense will be the difference.

Play on Chicago. This is a 5% play.