Bears vs Commanders Flexed to Later Time Slot
The Chicago Bears’ Week 8 game at the Washington Commanders has been flexed to the late afternoon window, according to a press release from the NFL League Office.
New Kickoff Time
The NFL announced Tuesday that the Bears’ Week 8 road matchup against the Commanders has been flexed to 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday, October 27. The game was originally scheduled for a noon CT kickoff. Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson are slated to work the broadcast booth and sidelines on CBS.
Bears Look to Build on Recent Success
The Bears will enter their Week 8 bout against the Commanders with a 4-2 record, having secured wins in each of their last three outings. Chicago has won each of their last two road contests at Washington, dating back to 2019.
Commanders’ Standings
Washington, who is also 4-2 and currently sits in first place in the NFC East, plays the Carolina Panthers this weekend before welcoming the Bears to FedEx Field the following Sunday.
Bears’ Top-Ranked Rookie
While both teams have gotten off to hot starts and look to make late-season playoff pushes, the headline of the game belongs to the matchup between last year’s top two draft picks – Caleb Williams versus Jayden Daniels.
Williams’ Recent Form
After a lackluster start to his rookie season, Williams has helped guide Chicago to three straight wins. He is 43 for 58 (74.1%) with 530 yards and six TD passes to one interception over the Bears’ last two games.
Daniels’ Impressive Start
Daniels has played well from the get-go. His first four career starts in September earned him NFL Rookie of the Month honors, where Daniels led the NFL in completion percentage (82.1%) and rushing touchdowns by quarterbacks (4), while finishing third in passer rating (107.4) to go with 897 passing yards and 3 TD passes.
NFL Week 8 Schedule
Here is the NFL’s Week 8 schedule (all times CT):
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | ||
| Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams | 7:15p | Prime Video |
| Sunday, October 27, 2024 | ||
| Philadelphia Eagles at Cincinnati Bengals | 12:00p | CBS |
| Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns | 12:00p | CBS |
| Tennessee Titans at Detroit Lions | 12:00p | FOX |
| Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans | 12:00p | CBS |
| Green Bay Packers at Jacksonville Jaguars | 12:00p | FOX |
| Arizona Cardinals at Miami Dolphins | 12:00p | FOX |
| New York Jets at New England Patriots | 12:00p | CBS |
| Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 12:00p | FOX |
| New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers | 3:05p | FOX |
| Buffalo Bills at Seatle Seahawks | 3:05p | FOX |
| Carolina Panthers at Denver Broncos | 3:25p | CBS |
| Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders | 3:25p | CBS |
| Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders | 3:25p | CBS |
| Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers | 7:20p | NBC |
| Monday, October 28, 2024 | ||
| New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers | 7:15p | ESPN/ABC |
Conclusion
The Bears’ matchup against the Commanders is set to be a highly anticipated game, with both teams looking to make a push for the playoffs. With the matchup between last year’s top two draft picks, Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, set to take center stage, this game is sure to be an exciting one to watch.
FAQs
* Q: Why was the game flexed to a later time slot?
A: The NFL shifted the original kickoff time to 3:25 p.m. CT due to high demand for the matchup between the Bears and Commanders.
* Q: Who will be broadcasting the game?
A: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson will work the broadcast booth and sidelines on CBS.
* Q: What are the current standings for the Bears and Commanders?
A: The Bears are 4-2, while the Commanders are also 4-2 and currently sit in first place in the NFC East.
