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The 3-2 Washington Commanders enter their Week 6 matchup against the Chicago Bears with an opportunity to tie the Philadelphia Eagles for first place in the NFC East with a win on "Monday Night Football." The Commanders have momentum coming into the game, having defeated Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers 27-10 in Week 5.
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On Saturday, the Commanders revealed some concerning injury news before the contest. Washington ruled out two wide receivers against the Bears, including Noah Brown, who was the hero in the Commanders' 18-15 win last season.
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"Commanders rule out WRs Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown, he of the Hail Mary catch vs. the Bears last year, for Monday," Mike Garofolo of the NFL Network posted on X.
Brown is dealing with a groin injury he sustained against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. McLaurin suffered a quad injury against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3.
With the Commanders trailing 15-12 on the final play of last season's game, Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson infamously turned his back at the beginning of the play to taunt the Washington crowd. He tipped the deep ball from quarterback Jayden Daniels into a waiting Brown's hands in the end zone to give the Commanders a stunning win.
Brown and McLaurin's injuries are significant blows to the receiving corps for Monday night. Brown has recorded three receptions for 36 yards in the two games he's played this season. McLaurin has 10 receptions for 149 yards in three games.
Washington will rely on veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel against the Bears on Monday night. He's the leading receiver on the Commanders with 300 yards and three touchdowns on 30 receptions. Samuel is battling a heel injury.
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