The Chicago Bears capitalized on a fumbled handoff on a rainy Monday night to beat the Washington Commanders 25-24 to close Week 6 in the NFL.
Chicago scored 13 points after three Washington turnovers – the final one a missed connection between quarterback Jayden Daniels and running back Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt that the Bears recovered at the Chicago 44-yard line with 3:07 to play. After the Commanders had blocked a field-goal attempt and stopped a 2-conversion pass to keep the lead in the fourth quarter, backup kicker Jake Moody hit a 38-yard field goal on the final snap of the game.
In Monday night’s other game, the Atlanta Falcons beat the Buffalo Bills 24-14 with a strong first half.
Atlanta led Buffalo 21-7 at halftime as wide receiver Drake London had nine receptions for 147 yards and one touchdown and running back Bijan Robinson gained 138 yards on 12 rushing attempts, including an 81-yard TD run, in the first 30 minutes of play.
Both Buffalo and Washington were 4.5-point favorites to win.
Buffalo Bills defensive ends Javon Solomon (56) and Joey Bosa sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. during an NFL game on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Buffalo Bills defensive ends Javon Solomon (56) and Joey Bosa sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. during an NFL game on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.(AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Three players from Alabama high schools and colleges got on the field during the Buffalo-Atlanta game:
Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant (Hillcrest-Evergreen) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Bills offensive tackle Tylan Grable (Jacksonville State) is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.
Falcons inside linebacker Ronnie Harrison (Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play
Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams (Alabama) made one tackle on special teams.
Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis (Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers (Alabama) had three receptions for 27 yards. Shavers entered Monday night’s game with three receptions in his eight NFL games.
Bills defensive end Javon Solomon (Troy) recorded one sack. The third sack for Solomon in his 20 NFL regular-season games also was his first of the 2025 season.
Buffalo (4-2) enters its bye week. The Bills return to the field against the Carolina Panthers at noon CDT Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Atlanta (3-2) will stay in prime time for its next game. The Falcons play the San Francisco 49ers at 7:20 p.m. Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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Washington Commanders running back Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt carries the football during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md.
Washington Commanders running back Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt carries the football during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md.(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Seven players from Alabama high schools and colleges got on the field during the Chicago-Washington game:
Trey Amos (Alabama) started at cornerback for the Commanders. Amos made seven tackles and broke up one pass.
Ja’Corey Brooks (Alabama) did not record any stats in his NFL debut. Washington elevated Brooks from its practice squad to make him eligible to play.
Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt (Sidney Lanier, Alabama State) started at running back for the Commanders. Croskey-Merritt ran for 61 yards on 17 carries and caught a 7-yard pass. Croskey-Merritt lost a fumble at the Washington 35-yard line with 1:59 left in the first quarter that set up a Chicago field goal as the Bears took a 13-0 lead.
Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (Hewitt-Trussville, Auburn) did not record any stats.
Commanders cornerback Jonathan Jones (Auburn) is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.
Commanders linebacker Ale Kaho (Alabama) was designated as a game-day inactive.
Daron Payne (Shades Valley, Alabama) started at defensive tackle for the Commanders. Payne made five tackles and blocked a field-goal attempt. Payne blocked a 48-yard field-goal attempt on the first snap of the fourth quarter to preserve Washington’s 17-16 lead.
Jeremy Reaves (South Alabama) started at safety for the Commanders. Reaves made five tackles and recorded his second NFL sack. The first came in 2020.
Trent Scott (Lee-Huntsville) started as a sixth offensive lineman for the Commanders.
Chicago (3-2) plays the New Orleans Saints at noon Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Washington (3-3) plays the Dallas Cowboys at 3:25 p.m. Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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