Final2022 Week 6

Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears, Week 6 2022

Washington Commanders

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12

Chicago Bears

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7

Scoring by quarter
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Bears00707

WAS 12CHI 7 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Fields

    CHI · QB

    19.4PPR pts

    14/27, 190 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Dante Pettis

    CHI · WR

    18.4PPR pts

    4 REC, 84 YDS, 1 TD

  • Bears leader

    Darnell Mooney

    CHI · WR

    13.8PPR pts

    7 REC, 68 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jonathan Allen

    WAS

    1 INT, 1 SACK, 4 TKL

Commanders 12, Bears 7: Washington rallies in the fourth quarter

Washington led 3–0 at halftime and outscored Chicago 9–7 after the break to win 12–7. Chicago outgained the Commanders 391–214.

Chicago didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The Bears went 5-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Commanders finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin WAS 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Commanders Won

Washington won the turnover battle.

Team stats comparison, Commanders vs Bears
CommandersStatBears
0Turnovers2
Other team stats
214Total yards391
4.0Yards per play5.7
53Plays69
18%Third-down conversion38%
27:48Time of possession32:12

Scoring Summary

The Commanders scored one touchdown and two field goals; the Bears scored one touchdown.

Scoring plays, Commanders vs Bears
TimeTeamPlayWASCHI
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
0:46WASJoey Slye 38-yard FG Takes lead30
3rd quarter
7:16CHIJustin Fields → Dante Pettis, 40-yard TD Takes leadCairo Santos XP37
4th quarter
14:51WASJoey Slye 28-yard FG67
7:21WASBrian Robinson 1-yard TD run Game winner2-pt try failed127

Fantasy Points: Commanders vs Bears, Week 6 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Justin FieldsCHIQB19.4 PTSQB8
  2. Dante PettisCHIWR18.4 PTSWR10
  3. Darnell MooneyCHIWR13.8 PTSWR26
  4. Brian RobinsonWASRB12.0 PTSRB19

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin FieldsCHIQB19.4QB814/27190111288071.5Start/Sit →
Carson WentzWASQB4.2QB2912/22990022066.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Dante PettisCHIWR18.4WR10WR———74841
Darnell MooneyCHIWR13.8WR26WR———127680Start/Sit →
Brian RobinsonWASRB12.0RB19RB17601————
David MontgomeryCHIRB9.0RB23RB1567011130Start/Sit →
Antonio GibsonWASRB8.3RB24RB535043180
Terry McLaurinWASWR8.2WR46WR211043410Start/Sit →
Khalil HerbertCHIRB7.4RB28RB7740————Start/Sit →
Cole TurnerWASTE4.3TE30TE———22230
Curtis SamuelWASWR2.6WR76WR———5260
Cole KmetCHITE2.5TE43TE———31150Start/Sit →
J.D. McKissicWASRB2.0RB51RB22003000
Cam SimsWASWR1.6WR89WR———2160
Dax MilneWASWR1.5WR90WR———1150
Velus JonesCHIWR0.8WR94WR18011100
Equanimeous St. BrownCHIWR0.1WR96WR110————
Ryan GriffinCHITE0.0—TE———1000
Dyami BrownWASWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Ihmir Smith-MarsetteCHIWR-0.1—WR1-101000

Fantasy Usage

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

  1. Terry McLaurinWR56 snaps98%
  2. Cole TurnerTE53 snaps93%
  3. Curtis SamuelWR49 snaps86%
  4. Cam SimsWR41 snaps72%
  5. Brian RobinsonRB27 snaps47%

Target Share22 targets

  1. Curtis Samuel23%, 5 targets
  2. Terry McLaurin18%, 4 targets
  3. Antonio Gibson18%, 4 targets
  4. J.D. McKissic14%, 3 targets
  5. Cam Sims9%, 2 targets
  6. Other18%, 4 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Brian Robinson61%, 17 carries
  2. Antonio Gibson18%, 5 carries
  3. Carson Wentz7%, 2 carries
  4. J.D. McKissic7%, 2 carries
  5. Terry McLaurin7%, 2 carries

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. Cole KmetTE67 snaps93%
  2. Darnell MooneyWR66 snaps92%
  3. David MontgomeryRB56 snaps78%
  4. Equanimeous St. BrownWR46 snaps64%
  5. Dante PettisWR44 snaps61%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Darnell Mooney46%, 12 targets
  2. Dante Pettis27%, 7 targets
  3. Cole Kmet12%, 3 targets
  4. Ryan Griffin4%, 1 targets
  5. David Montgomery4%, 1 targets
  6. Other8%, 2 targets

Carry Share37 carries

  1. David Montgomery41%, 15 carries
  2. Justin Fields32%, 12 carries
  3. Khalil Herbert19%, 7 carries
  4. Equanimeous St. Brown3%, 1 carries
  5. Ihmir Smith-Marsette3%, 1 carries
  6. Other3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Terry McLaurinWASWR5698%418%2
Cole KmetCHITE6793%312%0
Cole TurnerWASTE5393%29%0
Darnell MooneyCHIWR6692%1246%0
Curtis SamuelWASWR4986%523%0
David MontgomeryCHIRB5678%14%15
Cam SimsWASWR4172%29%0
Equanimeous St. BrownCHIWR4664%00%1
Dante PettisCHIWR4461%727%0
Brian RobinsonWASRB2747%00%17
Ihmir Smith-MarsetteCHIWR2535%14%1
Armani RogersWASTE1832%00%0
J.D. McKissicWASRB1730%314%2
Antonio GibsonWASRB1526%418%5
Trevon WescoCHITE1622%00%0
Khalil HerbertCHIRB1622%00%7
Velus JonesCHIWR1217%14%1
Dax MilneWASWR611%15%0
Dyami BrownWASWR35%15%0
Ryan GriffinCHITE34%14%0
Trestan EbnerCHIRB34%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+6.7Dante Pettis18.4 PTS vs 11.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.4Carson Wentz4.2 PTS vs 10.6 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.0 xFPDarnell Mooney13.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Darnell MooneyCHI · WR13.820.0−6.292%46% tgt—000%1246%
Justin FieldsCHI · QB19.419.2+0.2100%27 att—271232%00%
Dante PettisCHI · WR18.411.7+6.761%27% tgt—000%727%
David MontgomeryCHI · RB9.011.3−2.378%41% car—01541%14%
Brian Robinson Jr.WAS · RB12.010.9+1.147%61% car—01761%00%
Carson WentzWAS · QB4.210.6−6.4100%22 att—2227%00%
Antonio GibsonWAS · RB8.39.9−1.626%18% tgt—0518%418%
Curtis SamuelWAS · WR2.68.3−5.786%23% tgt—000%523%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR8.27.9+0.398%18% tgt—027%418%
J.D. McKissicWAS · RB2.06.3−4.330%14% tgt—027%314%
Cole KmetCHI · TE2.55.0−2.593%12% tgt—000%312%
Khalil HerbertCHI · RB7.44.5+2.922%19% car—0719%00%
Cam SimsWAS · WR1.63.3−1.772%9% tgt—000%29%
Cole TurnerWAS · TE4.33.3+1.093%9% tgt—000%29%
Ihmir Smith-MarsetteCHI · WR-0.12.3−2.435%4% tgt—013%14%
Velus Jones Jr.CHI · WR0.82.3−1.517%4% tgt—013%14%
Dax MilneWAS · WR1.51.7−0.211%5% tgt—000%15%
Dyami BrownWAS · WR0.01.7−1.75%5% tgt—000%15%
Ryan GriffinCHI · —0.01.7−1.74%4% tgt—000%14%
Equanimeous St. BrownCHI · WR0.10.6−0.564%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Commanders 22 targets and 28 carries; Bears 26 targets and 37 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Carson Wentz Unlucky

WAS · QB · 4.2 pts on 10.6 expected

12 of 22 passing for 99 yards; 2 carries for 2 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Justin Fields

CHI · QB · 19.4 pts on 19.2 expected

14 of 27 passing for 190 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 12 carries for 88 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Fields →

Brian Robinson Jr. Strong role

WAS · RB · 12.0 pts on 10.9 expected

17 carries (61% of the team's) for 60 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.9 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (17).

Antonio Gibson

WAS · RB · 8.3 pts on 9.9 expected

4 targets (18% of the team's), 3 catches for 18 yards; 5 carries (18% of the team's) for 35 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.9 expected.

Darnell Mooney Volume, no payoff

CHI · WR · 13.8 pts on 20.0 expected

12 targets (46% of the team's), 7 catches for 68 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Darnell Mooney →

Dante Pettis Ran hot

CHI · WR · 18.4 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (27% of the team's), 4 catches for 84 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Curtis Samuel Unlucky

WAS · WR · 2.6 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (23% of the team's), 2 catches for 6 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Cam Sims

WAS · WR · 1.6 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.3 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Washington Commanders

  • Stock up: Brian Robinson Jr. led the backfield with 47% of the snaps after trailing Antonio Gibson before this game.
  • Stock up: Cam Sims played 72% of the snaps, up from a 19% season average.
  • Stock up: Cole Turner played 93% of the snaps, up from a 51% season average.

Chicago Bears

  • Stock up: David Montgomery played 78% of the snaps, up from a 59% season average.
  • Stock up: Ihmir Smith-Marsette played 35% of the snaps, up from a 15% season average.
  • Stock down: Khalil Herbert played 22% of the snaps, down from a 43% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Commanders defense and Bears defense
Points allowed toCommanders DBears D
QBs16.618.5
RBs17.227.3
WRs32.132.7
TEs9.19.0

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Chicago opened at 47% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Bears win probability

Bears win probability by game minuteBears started at 47%, stood at 36% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 4 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −12Slye 38-yd FG48% → 36%Q2 0:46
  2. +33Fields → Pettis, 40-yd TD34% → 67%Q3 7:16
  3. −17Slye 28-yd FG71% → 54%Q4 14:51
  4. −43Robinson 1-yd TD run57% → 14%Q4 7:21

Swing in Bears win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Commanders vs Bears
Washington CommandersMeasureChicago Bears
53Plays69
47%Pass rate46%
3.4Yds / dropback4.8
4.6Yds / carry6.4
2/11Third downs5/13

Efficiency edge Washington ran 16 fewer plays than Chicago.

  • Top targets
  • WAS Samuel 23% · Gibson 18% · McLaurin 18%
  • CHI Mooney 46% · Pettis 27% · Kmet 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Commanders vs Bears
ResultWASCHI
Touchdowns11
Field goals20
Punts64
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs03
Missed field goals10

WAS turnover edge: +1

  • The Commanders opened the scoring on their fifth possession, a 9-play, 57-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CHIQ1 15:00763:53Punt
WASQ1 11:073-51:51Punt
CHIQ1 9:1611616:58Interception
WASQ1 2:185183:17Punt
CHIQ2 14:015682:43Downs
WASQ2 11:186273:15Punt
CHIQ2 8:034332:02Punt
WASQ2 6:014202:14Punt
CHIQ2 3:47361:24Punt
WASQ2 2:239571:37Field goal
CHIQ2 0:466300:46End of half
WASQ3 15:005193:47Punt
CHIQ3 11:139943:57Touchdown
WASQ3 7:1613657:25Field goal
CHIQ4 14:51684:17Punt
WASQ4 10:34342:28Punt
WASQ4 8:06260:45Touchdown
CHIQ4 7:2110274:53Downs
WASQ4 2:285220:39Missed FG
CHIQ4 1:498611:19Downs
WASQ4 0:30100:30End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Commanders vs Bears Head-to-Head

The Commanders and Bears first met in 1932 and have played 55 times since.

All-time series
28–26–1Commanders lead, 55 meetings since 1932
Postseason
4–3Split 4–3
Largest Commanders win
42–01974
Largest Bears win
73–01940

Since 2021

2–2 Series tied

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Commanders win, B = Bears win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Commanders vs Bears
CommandersStatBears
8-8-1Record3-14
18.9Points per game19.2
330.3Yards per game307.8
4.9Yards per play5.3
20.2Points allowed per game27.2
304.6Yards allowed per game375.9

Commanders vs Bears Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
WAS −1Commanders covered by 4
Total
38.5Under: 19 points scored (by 19.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Commanders19.812−7.8
Bears18.87−11.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Washington Commanders

Against the spread
2–4
Over/under
2–4
ATS as favorite
2–2
ATS as underdog
0–2
ATS on the road
1–2

Chicago Bears

Against the spread
2–3–1
Over/under
2–4
ATS as favorite
0–0–1
ATS as underdog
2–3
ATS at home
1–1–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Commanders and Bears in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Commander or a Bear, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Commanders vs Bears Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Commanders vs Bears Week 6 game?

The Washington Commanders beat the Chicago Bears 12–7 in Week 6 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on October 13, 2022. See the Commanders' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Commanders vs Bears?

The final score was Commanders 12, Bears 7. The Commanders led 3–0 at halftime, and the second half went Commanders 9, Bears 7.

What happened in the Commanders vs Bears game?

Washington led 3–0 at halftime and outscored Chicago 9–7 after the break to win 12–7. Chicago outgained the Commanders 391–214. Justin Fields led all players with 14 of 27 passing for 190 yards and a touchdown, plus 12 carries for 88 rushing yards. The Bears committed 2 turnovers, the Commanders none.

What was the game-winning score in Commanders vs Bears?

Brian Robinson's 1-yard touchdown run with 7:21 left in the fourth quarter gave the Commanders a 12–7 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Commanders vs Bears?

Justin Fields led the game with 19.4 PPR fantasy points, the QB8 of Week 6, on 14 of 27 passing for 190 yards and a touchdown, plus 12 carries for 88 rushing yards. Dante Pettis was next with 18.4 (WR10). See Justin Fields's 2022 game log.

Who led Commanders vs Bears in passing, rushing and receiving?

Justin Fields (CHI) led all passers with 14 of 27 for 190 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Justin Fields (CHI) led in rushing with 12 carries for 88 yards. Dante Pettis (CHI) led in receiving with 4 catches for 84 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Justin Fields score against the Commanders?

Justin Fields scored 19.4 fantasy points against the Commanders in Week 6 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 14 of 27 passing for 190 yards and a touchdown, plus 12 carries for 88 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Commanders vs Bears?

Dante Pettis outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 18.4 PPR points on 11.7 xFP (+6.7). Carson Wentz fell furthest short, with 4.2 points on 10.6 xFP (−6.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Commanders beat the Bears?

The Commanders beat the Bears 12–7 because they won the turnover battle 2–0. Brian Robinson's 1-yard touchdown run put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Commanders vs Bears record?

The Commanders lead the all-time series 28–26–1 across 55 meetings since 1932, including a 4–3 record in the postseason.

When did the Commanders and Bears last play before this game?

Before Week 6 of 2022, they last met in the 2019 season on September 23, 2019, when the Bears beat the Commanders 31–15.

Have the Commanders and Bears met in the playoffs?

Yes, 7 times, most recently in the 1987 playoffs. The Commanders are 4–3 against the Bears in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Commanders vs Bears?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Commanders −1, making the Washington Commanders 1-point favorites, with a closing total of 38.5. That implied about 19.8 points for the Commanders and 18.8 for the Bears.

Did Commanders vs Bears go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 38.5, and the teams combined for 19 points, 19.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Commanders vs Bears?

The Commanders covered by 4 against the closing line of Commanders −1. The final margin was 5 points.