The Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Commanders, 40-20, which marked their first win in 347 days. The victory also came on the same day that legendary Bears linebacker Dick Butkus passed away at the age of 80.
The Bears won in dominant fashion, scoring a season-high 40 points and holding Washington to 20 points, the fewest points Chciago has allowed since their previous victory against the New England Patriots on Oct. 24, 2022.
Buy Bears TicketsQuarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver DJ Moore had dominant performances, providing us a glimpse at the dynamic duo they’re developing into. Moore had eight catches for 230 yards, second most in franchise history, and three touchdowns. Fields completed 15-of-29 passes for 282 yards with four touchdowns and zero interceptions.
As you can imagine, Bears fans — and players — are feeling elated after the team’s first win in nearly a full calendar year. It certainly helped alleviate the pressure on Matt Eberflus, who is now 4-18 as head coach.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Chicago’s dominant win over Washington in prime time:
Bears won a game. 14 game losing streak snapped.
Tomorrow is Friday. Weekend almost here. Let’s goooo.
pic.twitter.com/NUr9czW3cr— Dave (@dave_bfr) October 6, 2023
Matt Eberflus=Mr October
— Silvy (@WaddleandSilvy) October 6, 2023
DON’T let the Chicago Bears get HOT 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/IrGPnzFTOr
— Drunk Ryan Poles (@DrunkRyanPoles) October 6, 2023
Justin Fields heard the noise…
282 pass yards
15/29 passing
57 passing yards
4 TD passes
158.3 perfect rating
RETWEET IF YOU BELIEVE IN JF1#Bears pic.twitter.com/BQ4zsRLExp
— DRUNK FIELDS 💯 (@DrunkJFields) October 6, 2023
The Chicago Bears have won a football game! pic.twitter.com/3mK4EPX4A7
— Stadium (@Stadium) October 6, 2023
News of the passing of an all time football icon and a #Bears legend Dick Butkus broke hours before kickoff.
This team did him proud tonight
— Bears Nation (@BearsNationCHI) October 6, 2023
I……love football?
— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) October 6, 2023
Bears fans after tonight… pic.twitter.com/G92PoHnzjd
— Goff (@Jason1Goff) October 6, 2023
Two weeks ago: “Justin Fields ain’t it.”
Justin Fields the last two weeks:
43/64 (67%)
617 yards
8 passing TD
1 INT
15 rushes for 82 yards
699 yards of offense
Bears offense scores 68 points— Ryan Heckman (@TheRyanHeckman) October 6, 2023
It’s official! The #Bears 14 game losing streak is officially over after a 40-20 victory on the road. Impressive performance tonight. Dare I say, inspired?
— Aaron Leming (@AaronLemingNFL) October 6, 2023
Everyone: why are you so hyped?it’s just 1 win…relax. #Bears fans:
Finally a W!!!! @walterpayton 🐐 | #Bears 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/mwfEwRE1zs
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) October 6, 2023
THEY DID IT! pic.twitter.com/AtLISAkNsD
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) October 6, 2023
W!!!!!!🐻⬇️
— Kyler Gordon (@kyler_gordon) October 6, 2023
Good for the Bears. This especially has to feel great for Justin Fields.
— Matt Clapp (@DaBearNecess) October 6, 2023
if the bears had gone 19 more days without a win it would've been a full year
what a team
— katie dzwierzynski (@kdzwierzynski) October 6, 2023
The #Bears streak is OVER! This is their first win since October 24, 2022. pic.twitter.com/sMDOTWDkO6
— Quinten Krzysko (@ButkusStats) October 6, 2023
*exhales*
the Bears finally won a game
— Carmen Vitali (@CarmieV) October 6, 2023
For the first time since October 2022, #DaBears have won a football game!
I’m so happy.
BEARS WIN!
— Vinnie Parise (@VinnieParise) October 6, 2023
God Bless You! God Bless the #Bears Fans! God Bless Chicago! God Bless The United States of America! God Bless Mr. Butkus and His Loved Ones! God Bless Virginia Halas McCaskey! And May God Bless the Beloved @ChicagoBears! Victory!!!!! 🐻⬇️🐻⬇️🐻⬇️🐻⬇️
— Jerry Azumah (@JerryAzumah) October 6, 2023
Music Blasting Outside of the Bears Locker Room! So much excitement and emotion, Kevin Warren & George McCaskey hugging every player as they enter!! 🐻⬇️ @ESPN1000
— Jason McKie (Blue Check) (@Jmack37) October 6, 2023
Chase Claypool is looking like the ultimate addition by subtraction and that’s just not something I had on my 2023 Bears bingo card
— Robert Schmitz (@robertkschmitz) October 6, 2023
Got 1 for 51! 🐻⬇️
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) October 6, 2023
It was rough, but the #chicagobears overcame all the obstacles to finally end the losing streak…#DaBears #NFL #NFCNorth
— Full Press Bears (@FullPressBears) October 6, 2023
THAT ONE IS FOR DICK BUTKUS!! 🐻🙏#Bears pic.twitter.com/kCMzBZhaMY
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) October 6, 2023
bears win pic.twitter.com/h7DmqYFVm3
— CHGO Sports (@CHGO_Sports) October 6, 2023
This whole team deserves a win.
But no one on the Chicago Bears deserves it more than Justin Fields.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) October 6, 2023
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES??? THE BEARS ARE ABOUT TO WIN A FOOTBALL GAME pic.twitter.com/WZIUBKG0Pd
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) October 6, 2023
Bears GM Ryan Poles has been steadily waiting for a turnaround moment, something to build on. I’ve heard them consistently say they just need a win to flip the air & mindset to help create a different energy & belief in the building. Tonight can be that night for Chicago.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) October 6, 2023
After a slow start to the year, Justin Fields is picking things up the last two games. Good game for him tonight in the win.
If he can keep this level of play up going forward, those talks about replacing him at QB will quickly fade away. #Bears
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) October 6, 2023
BEARS WIN! BEARS WIN!
BEARS WIN THEIR FIRST GAME OF 2023 40-20 ON THE ROAD
DJ MOORE WITH 230+ YARDS AND 3 TDs
WE’RE BACK BABY!
🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/zYIzCJfFQh
— Just Another Year Chicago: Bears (@OfficialJAYCHI) October 6, 2023
And the Bears have their first win in 346 days.
(Corrected bc I’m no good at math.)
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 6, 2023
I want these #Bears players and coaches to embrace the positive feelings of this win and hearing this away crowd of a team that’s lost 14-straight chant “Let’s Go Bears!”
Remember it. And use it as motivation to get more of it.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) October 6, 2023
The Bears are a hopeless pit of despair, but at least they have enough grace to win on the day Butkus dies. RIP legend.
— Ricky O'Donnell (@SBN_Ricky) October 6, 2023
The #Bears are gonna win their first game since Elon bought Twitter!
— Tipico Sportsbook (@tipico) October 6, 2023
Justin Fields and DJ Moore carrying the 0-4 Chicago Bears to get them their first win: #NFL #CHIvsWAS #Bears pic.twitter.com/9DMsnWE8zU
— Rami Hanna (@WhoElseButRami) October 6, 2023
THE CHICAGO BEARS ARE GOING TO WIN A FOOTBALL GAME!
— DaWindyCityFS (@DaWindyCityFS) October 6, 2023
The Bears win was great for two reasons.
1. They won for the first time in nearly a year, and I like when they win.
2. Every NFL fan was forced to watch them do so.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) October 6, 2023
I want to give the bears and their fans a big congrats for their 1st win of the season and celebrating their awesome legend Dick Butkus on the day of his passing.
P.s. D.J. Moore has always been that dude. Hell of a game
— Dave Steger (@StegNCheese) October 6, 2023
Ladies and Gents. #Bears WIN! That’s for you, Dick Butkus! pic.twitter.com/OESKTReiCk
— Alex Patt (@chifanpatt2) October 6, 2023
Now that the Bears have a win, I'm ready to hate the Panthers even harder.
— Matt Clapp (@DaBearNecess) October 6, 2023
There’s your dagger! Justin Fields to DJ Moore! The Bears finally win a game after 346 days. #WASvsCHI pic.twitter.com/9oJtf9mvG0
— Ryan Fedrau (@the_fed_23) October 6, 2023
When’s the last time anyone in this organization has smiled like this? Finally 😭 #BearsWin pic.twitter.com/b4jtthLESk
— dre (@beardownDRE) October 6, 2023
i can’t believe the bears are about to win a football game pic.twitter.com/tbuaB4AH1M
— Maddie Hartley (@madelynnhartley) October 6, 2023
Our beloved Chicago Bears have earned their first victory of the season! Man, it feels good to win convincingly. #DaBearspic.twitter.com/VSmCwFSGoY
— Noah Adamany (@NoahAdamany) October 6, 2023
BEARS WIN BEARS WIN pic.twitter.com/Sg7XtLP9T4
— Payton🎃🧡 (@SoxBearPayton) October 6, 2023
