Entering Thursday night, the Chicago Bears had not won a football game since Oct. 24, 2022, when they defeated the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football.
It turns out all Chicago needed was a primetime opportunity to get back in the win column.
The Bears earned a 40-20 win over the Washington Commanders to improve to 1-4 on the year and snap the league's longest active losing streak at 14 games.
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The Bears offense found a rhythm as Justin Fields turned in one of his best performances as a pro, completing 15 of 29 passes for 282 yards and four touchdowns.
Wide receiver D.J. Moore headlined the night with a 230-yard, three-touchdown performance to carry the offense to the first win of the season.
Week 5 in the NFL is off to a notable start with one of the biggest storylines of the season in the book.
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