Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears NFL Week 5 tips & odds

In this Week 5 edition of Thursday Night Football, the Washington Commanders will play host to the Chicago Bears. While both teams may not be at the top of their game, with an over/under set at 44, NFL fans can anticipate an intriguing clash between mediocre offenses and struggling defenses. Here are our betting recommendations for this Thursday Night matchup:

Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears NFL preview

The Chicago Bears, sitting at 0-4, are determined to secure their first victory this Thursday. Despite their struggles, they have the potential to keep this game closely contested. The Washington Commanders, with a 2-2 record, are a solid team, but they haven’t been dominating their opponents. In their two wins, they’ve only managed to outscore their rivals by a mere six points. While the Commanders are expected to win, Thursday games tend to be unpredictable, and giving the Bears this many points seems like a reasonable choice.

Justin Fields Over 48.5 Rushing Yards

The Chicago Bears’ quarterback, Justin Fields, has yet to fully unleash his scrambling abilities, but this game might see him on the move quite a bit. The Commanders boast a formidable defensive line that could force Fields into improvisational plays. Fields has only exceeded this rushing yardage number once this season, but in the previous year, he achieved it in 10 out of 12 games. Keep an eye on his agility in this matchup.

Terry McLaurin Over 60.5 Receiving Yards

The Chicago Bears have struggled to defend against the pass, ranking fourth in the NFL in terms of passing yards allowed through four weeks. Their issues in this area don’t seem to be improving. Terry McLaurin is the top receiving option for the Commanders, and although he has only surpassed this yardage mark once in four weeks, he hasn’t faced the Bears yet. McLaurin possesses the talent to break through with a big play, and he’s likely to be heavily involved in this Thursday night showdown.

D.J. Moore Anytime Touchdown Scorer

The Commanders, much like the Bears, have faced challenges in stopping passing offences throughout the season. While that might not be the Bears’ primary strength, they demonstrated their ability to exploit weak defences last week when Fields threw four touchdowns. D.J. Moore, Fields’ top target, found the end zone during that game and accumulated over 130 receiving yards. We anticipate another strong performance from Moore and believe he has favourable odds to score his third touchdown of the season with the top online bookmakers.