Did that first half really just happen? The Chicago Bears looked like a brand-new team during the first half of their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Washington Commanders. Chicago is pouring it on, leading 27-3 at the half.
The Bears started hot to open the game and didn’t let up. Quarterback Justin Fields went 12-of-20 for 189 yards and three touchdowns. It was the second game in a row where he threw for three scores after his outing against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. D.J. Moore accounted for 137 of those yards and two scores as he torched Washington’s defense.
Buy Bears TicketsSpeaking of defense, the Bears front four finally turned up the heat and made life difficult for Sam Howell. They held the Commanders offense to just three points and got a pick late in the second quarter. It was all Bears for the first 30 minutes.
Naturally, fans were loving it and couldn’t believe what they were seeing. Here’s how fans reacted on social media.
“I might be back in on Justin Fields again”
– @BarstoolBigCat pic.twitter.com/hNUej0Iai9
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 6, 2023
It's a beautiful night for the Bears so far as they lead by 24 and have dominated this game completely.
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They've taken out 11 months of frustration – especially the last month – out on the Commanders tonight.
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The Bears have outgained Washington 307-49.— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) October 6, 2023
I mean… this is the offense a lot of #Bears fans envisioned to start the year. Still can’t figure out what the first 3, weeks was about 🤷🏻♂️. Let’s see if they can finish it out in the second half. pic.twitter.com/MZxofVAfJQ
— Jeff Berckes (@gridironborn) October 6, 2023
Bears offensive line dominating this Washington front was not on the bingo card but it’s occurring. Rivera seat getting so hot with his defenses performance
— B (@BShulkes) October 6, 2023
I know this isn't a great team, but I am getting excited by what I'm seeing from Luke Getsy and Justin Fields the last couple of weeks.
Who is this team?#DaBears
— Rob Schwarz Jr. (@ChiRuxinBGO) October 6, 2023
Your #Bears 1st half thoughts in GIF form. I’ll start: pic.twitter.com/BnSkIQ3qft
— Laurence Holmes (@LaurenceWHolmes) October 6, 2023
This one is for 51!
— illwill (@79illwill) October 6, 2023
Bears look nothing like a team that has lost 14 straight games.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2023
Everyone in Chicago right now!! 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/FxntBc3lsE
— Alex James Brown (@alexbrown96) October 6, 2023
I think I might be all the way back in on Fields. It’s happening. I feel it in my body like I’m the Incredible Hulk and my only super power is walking around telling people Fields is the Guy.
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) October 6, 2023
When was the last time you heard an announcer say the Chicago Bears were dominating the line of scrimmage?
2018?
— Lorin Cox (@CoxSports1) October 6, 2023
I don't want to jinx this…but 👀 @ChicagoBears
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) October 6, 2023
Khalil bleeping Herbert carrying 5 dudes!
— Jack Wright (@BearDownJack) October 6, 2023
#Bears ~ #DaBears https://t.co/oSWxqYGhzo pic.twitter.com/dhGjKeZgoV
— Just🥶Acy🥶Dawg™️ (@Just_Acy) October 6, 2023
#DaBears showed up feeling dangerous and I’ll be shocked if they don’t come outta the locker room ticked off in the 3rd too. #Bears #TNF pic.twitter.com/jpd9Q7z5MN
— Anthony Herron (@BigAntHerron) October 6, 2023
Football is FUN! 🐻⬇️
— Jerry Azumah (@JerryAzumah) October 6, 2023
— kyle (@Ky1eLong) October 6, 2023
Maybe the Bears will put 51 on them. #RIPButkus
— Patrick Mannelly (@PatrickMannelly) October 6, 2023
Run this offense the rest of the season
— Chicago Soprano🐻🐊🗽🇺🇸 (@Chicago_Soprano) October 6, 2023
Justin Fields has been that dude the last six quarters.
— Cody Delmendo (@Cody_CHGO) October 6, 2023
