This week’s edition of “Thursday Night Football” is a matchup of two teams looking to pull up from a tailspin.
The Chicago Bears are one of the NFL’s two remaining winless teams and are stuck in a franchise-worst 14-game losing streak after blowing a 21-point lead in a Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos. The Washington Commanders, meanwhile, have dropped their last two games and are trying to get back above .500 before hitting the road for four of their next five games.
USA TODAY Sports will have updates throughout the night, so check back often for all the latest on the game:
What time is kickoff for Bears vs. Commanders?
Bears vs. Commanders will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Oct. 5.
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How can I watch or stream Bears vs. Commanders?
Bears at Commanders will be streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video and will be broadcast in local markets only.
Dick Butkus honored before TNF
The first NFL game played following the passing of legend Dick Butkus fittingly includes the team Butkus played his nine-year NFL career playing for the Bears.
Prior to kickoff, the public-address announcer asked for a moment of silence in Butkus’ memory as Bears and Commanders players lined the sidelines. — Chris Bumbaca
Magic Johnson signs Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Lakers jersey
Ryan Fitzpatrick had his “fanboy moment” on the pregame show when Magic Johnson joined the show’s C-block.
“Well Magic, my heart is beating…
