D’Andre Swift’s 55-yard touchdown catch was key

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift rushes for a first down with under a minute left, setting up the game-winning field goal, in the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears kicker Jake Moody kicks a game-winning field goal as time runs out against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears kicker Jake Moody makes the game-winning field goal to defeat the Washington Commanders on Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears holder Tory Taylor (19) jumps to celebrate a game winning field goal by kicker Jake Moody to defeat teh Washington Commanders on Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears kicker Jake Moody is hoisted by teammates after kicking a game-winning field goal against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates a 25-24 win over the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) recovers a Commanders fumble in the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) celebrates recovering a fumble by Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) in the fourth quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams makes an unsuccessful two-point conversion pass attempt in the fourth quarter against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift (4) fakes Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin (20) on his way to a touchdown in the fourth quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift makes a reception for a long touchdown against the Washington Commanders in the fourth quarter on Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, top, and Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon tackle Commanders tight end Zach Ertz in the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat deflects a pass from Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels in the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat puts pressure on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels in the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is sacked by Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong, left, at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) has the ball knocked away on a two-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown against the Chicago Bears on Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears kicker Jake Moody has his field goal attempt blocked by the Washington Commanders in the fourth quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) and defensive end Dominique Robinson (90) celebrate a sack of Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) in the fourth quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze makes a reception in the end zone for what would have been a touchdown in the third quarter against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. The Bears were called for a penalty on the play. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (11) catches a long touchdown pass against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates his touchdown pass against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Chicago Bears defence inclduing middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) tackles Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (22) in the third quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards shoves Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels out of bounds in the third quarter at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) beats Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin (20) to the pylon for a touchdown in the second quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams beats Commanders safety Quan Martin to the pylon for a touchdown in the second quarter Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates with teammates after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Washington Commanders in the second quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is tackled by Bears linebacker Noah Sewell in the second quarter at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears linebacker Noah Sewell grimaces in pain while being attended to from athletic training staff in the second quarter against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) deflects a pass from Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels in the second quarter at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Devin Duvernay is tackled on a kickoff return in the second quarter against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears fans dressed like Mike Ditka cheer on the team in the second quarter against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) forces a fumble by Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the first quarter Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears safety Jaquan Brisker heads to the end zone to celebrate after recovering a fumble in the first quarter against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his sideline celebrate a fumble recovery against the Washington Commanders in the second quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears kicker Jake Moody makes a field goal against the Washington Commanders in the first quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears kicker Jake Moody makes a field goal against the Commanders in the first quarter Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) escapes the Commanders defense in the first quarter at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift (4) runs the ball against Washington Commanders middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) in the first quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore makes a catch against the Washington Commanders in the first quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs the huddle against the Commanders in the first quarter Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams hands off to running back D’Andre Swift against the Washington Commanders in the first quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift runs the ball ahead of Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) in the first quarter Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze warms up to face the Washington Commanders in the rain Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams takes the field before facing the Washington Commanders on Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears kickers Cairo Santos, left, and Jake Moody prepare for the game against the Commanders on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Two fans reach their seats in a steady drizzle before a Bears-Commanders game at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos walks on the field before the game against the Washington Commanders on Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, right, greets a member of the coaching staff on the field before a game against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent takes a photo with fans before the game against the Washington Commanders on Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze warms up for a game against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Fans take pictures before a Bears-Commanders game at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon warms up for a game against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up to face the Commanders in the rain Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears fans watch warmups before the game against the Washington Commanders on Oct. 13, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)