"This immediately invoked memories of last season's encounter between the two clubs at the same venue. When it looked like the Bears were heading for a statement victory, the Commanders had other ideas. Jayden Daniels heaved a prayer near the end zone as time expired, which fortunately fell into the grateful arms of wide receiver Noah Brown for a Hail Mary miracle. It was an astonishing moment - one that sent the NFC adversaries on entirely different paths the rest of the way."
"The Commanders went on a sensational run that lasted all the way to the NFC Championship game. Chicago, on the other hand, went into freefall, firing head coach Matt Eberflus and completely capitulating in the aftermath. Bears fans have revenge on their mind. They've tried to turn this into an ongoing rivalry, but it just isn't there. The media is hyping things up, of course, but Daniels confirmed what Commanders fans have always thought about the seismic moment in the grand scheme of things. It means nothing now."
""I don't want to talk about it. I'll just leave that to last year. That speaks for itself. That Hail Mary ain't gonna help us win a game on Monday. So, what's the point?" Jayden Daniels via Commanders.com"
Washington hosts Chicago on Monday Night Football in Week 6, renewing memories of last season's Hail Mary when Jayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown as time expired. The Commanders parlayed that win into a run to the NFC Championship game while the Bears collapsed, firing head coach Matt Eberflus. Commanders coach Dan Quinn is credited with steady leadership and a big-picture focus, while Bears players and fans wallowed in remorse and sought revenge. Daniels downplayed the Hail Mary's relevance, saying it will not help win the upcoming game. The matchup features significant hype but little true rivalry history.
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