Statistical breakdown: How the Commanders and Bears stack up ahead of Week 5 game

The Washington Commanders are 4-4 on the young season through four games. When many predicted the Commanders’ schedule ahead of the season, they were often picked to start 1-3. Washington began the season 2-0 before losing back-to-back games against the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles.

The Commanders were humbled by the Bills but bounced back with a strong performance against the Eagles, almost pulling off the upset in Philly. An ugly theme has developed for Washington over the last three weeks. The defense has allowed 33 or more points in the previous three games.

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The defense was supposed to be a strength, but outside of one game against Buffalo, the offense has arguably been the more productive unit.

This week, the Commanders return home to host the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. The Bears are 0-4.

Here’s how these two old NFC rivals stack up statistically ahead of Week 5.

Scoring Offense

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) reacts to a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Bears: 22nd, 18.8 PPG

Commanders: 17th, 22.3 PPG

Pass Offense

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws pass under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7). Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Bears: 24th, 186.3 YPG

Commanders: 20th, 201.3 YPG

Rush Offense

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) breaks the tackle attempt of Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (32). Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Bears: 13th, 119.0 YPG

Commanders: 16th, 106.5 YPG

Total Offense

Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears carries the ball against the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Bears: 21st, 305.3 YPG

Commanders: 20th, 307.8 YPG

Scoring Defense

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches a touchdown pass past Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13). Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Bears: 31st, 34.3 PPG

Commanders: 29th, 30.0 PPG

Pass Defense

Benjamin St-Juste #25 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Bears: 29th, 267.8 YPG

Commanders: 20th, 230.0 YPG

Run Defense

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) is tackled by Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl (31), linebacker Cody Barton (57), linebacker Jamin Davis (52). Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Bears: 18th, 115.5 YPG

Commanders: 21st, 122.5 YPG

Total Defense

Daron Payne #94 and Chase Young #99 of the Washington Commanders pressure Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Bears: 27th, 383.3 YPG

Commanders: 20th. 352.5 YPG

Penalties

A penalty flag rests on the field. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Bears: 14th, 53.0 YPG

Commanders: T-12th, 49.3 YPG

Turnover Margin

Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders throws an interception during the third quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Bears: 28th

Commanders: T-24th

3rd-down defense

Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Commanders and Casey Toohill #95 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Bears: 32nd, 38.93%

Commanders: 17th, 39.62%