Washington Redskins vs. Chicago Bears: Evaluating Week 14 Matchups

By Clyde A. Speller

Washington Redskins vs. Chicago Bears: Evaluating Week 14 Matchups

Chicago Bears-Matt Forte vs Redskins — Coming down the homestretch of the 2015 NFL season, both the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Bears are fighting for their playoff lives. This game can most definitely make or break either team’s season, and because of that, this could be one of the best games of the week. Let’s see who has the matchup advantages.

Bears’ Pass Offense vs. Redskins’ Pass Defense

Washington Redskins-DeAngelo Hall

Bears’ Pass Offense vs. Redskins’ Pass Defense

Washington Redskins-DeAngelo Hall — Without Martellus Bennett, and possibly a couple of other key pass catchers, Chicago’s passing game may struggle against Washington’s 10th ranked pass defense. Let’s not forget that the last time Jay Cutler faced the Redskins at Soldier Field, he threw four interceptions to DeAngelo Hall, who’s now playing safety.

Advantage: Redskins

Bears’ Run Offense vs. Redskins’ Run Defense

Chicago Bears-Jeremy Langford

Bears’ Run Offense vs. Redskins’ Run Defense

Chicago Bears-Jeremy Langford — There have been five running backs to rush for over 100 yards against the Redskins in their last eight games. Chicago’s rushing attack is tied for 11th in the NFL. The rotation of Matt Forte and rookie Jeremy Langford in the Bears’ backfield should be able to run through Washington’s porous front seven.

Advantage: Bears

Redskins’ Pass Offense vs. Bears’ Pass Defense

Chicago Bears-Kyle Fuller vs Vikings

Redskins’ Pass Offense vs. Bears’ Pass Defense

Chicago Bears-Kyle Fuller vs Vikings — Chicago’s second-ranked pass defense has made it tough for opposing offenses. Washington does have the dangerous DeSean Jackson back in the mix. However, quarterback Kirk Cousins has struggled on the road, throwing just five touchdown and eight interceptions, compared to 12 touchdowns and two picks at home.

Advantage: Bears

Redskins’ Run Offense vs. Bears’ Run Defense

Washington Redskins-Matt Jones

Redskins’ Run Offense vs. Bears’ Run Defense

Washington Redskins-Matt Jones — The Redskins’ 26th ranked rushing attack isn’t much to get excited about. They have only six rushing TDs on the season, and their 10 fumbles are the most in the league. However, Chicago’s 29th ranked run defense has given up big yardage to both running backs and quarterbacks as of late.

Advantage: Draw

Special Teams

Washington Redskins-Dustin Hopkins

Special Teams

Washington Redskins-Dustin Hopkins — Last week, Chicago’s special teams unit made numerous mistakes that virtually cost them their first chance at reaching .500 this year. Even if kicker Robbie Gould gets back on track, it won’t be enough to compensate for the mistakes that the Bears have made week in and week out.

Advantage: Redskins

Coaching

Washington Redskins-Jay Gruden

Coaching

Washington Redskins-Jay Gruden — With both teams sitting at 5-7, head coaches Jay Gruden and John Fox have done everything that they can to keep their teams above water. This chess match between the two coaches will be one that will match wits all the way to the wire.

Advantage: Draw

Who Has the Overall Advantage?

Chicago Bears-Matt Forte and Matt Slauson

Who Has the Overall Advantage?

Chicago Bears-Matt Forte and Matt Slauson — When it all comes down to it, this game will be decided by which team can run the ball better and commit fewer turnovers. Seeing how prone Cousins is to throwing interceptions on the road and how effective Chicago’s running game is, the Bears should have the upper hand in this Week 14 matchup.

Overall Advantage: Bears

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