CHICAGO (5 - 7) at WASHINGTON (5 - 7)
Week 14 Thursday, 12/6/2007 8:15 PM

	1	2	3	4	Tot
Bears (5-8)	0	0	10	6	16
Redskins (6-7)	0	7	7	10	24

Collins, who last completed a pass in 2004, threw two touchdowns to help Washington stay in the playoff hunt.

Rex Grossman never returned from a left knee injury on Chicago's second possession. Brian Griese came in for Grossman and went 21-for-45 for 295 yards and one TD, but he also threw his 12th interception in seven games.

ChicagoBears.com

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Redskins also make use of no-huddle offense
Chicago Tribune, United States
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Don't Blame Rex for Bears' Offensive Stupidity.
Bleacher Report, CA - 2 hours ago
Their inept ability to block the Redskins tonight resulted in a serious injury to Rex Grossman and has consistently turned the Bears running game into a ...

If last week was any indication, the Bears have given up on the idea that they can run the ball successfully, especially now that Cedric Benson is on injured reserve. However, with an offensive line that can't keep pressure off QB Rex Grossman, the Bears don't have much choice but to continue trying to run the ball. Since Grossman has been sacked 14 times in his past three starts, the Bears aren't ideally equipped to call 52 pass plays, as they did last week...FULL STORY

REDSKINS: Both teams are coming off tough losses. The Redskins lost a 16-8 fourth quarter lead at home against Buffalo to fall to 5-7. The Bears lost a 16-7 fourth quarter lead at home against the New York Giants to fall to 5-7. However, while the Bears will be on the road, the Redskins had to fly back and forth to Miami on Monday for teammate Sean Taylor's funeral. His shooting and death last week still has them reeling.

Chicago's defense, so strong during its NFC title run of 2006, has sunk to the bottom quarter of the league. Since Washington has been having more luck throwing than running of late, look for the Redskins to try to keep things going in the air...FULL STORY

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Bears, Redskins have it all on line Thursday night USA Today With the Giants (8-4) currently in command of one of the nfc's wild-card berths, the Redskins and Bears are among eight teams with either five or six wins ... Bears, Redskins in playoff hunt Charlotte Observer After rough week, Redskins ready to focus on football, Bears WTHI Despite struggles, Redskins, Bears consider themselves playoff ... The Canadian Press

After rough week, Redskins ready to focus on football, Bears
International Herald Tribune, France
Even with a less-than-ideal amount of time to prepare for the next game, Thursday night against the visiting Chicago Bears, Redskins coach Joe Gibbs opted ...
Redskins' foes: Bears, fatigue PRO FOOTBALL The Free Lance-Star
Taylor fallout chills the bones Chicago Sun-Times

Game / Time / Network			Prediction	Spread	ATS Pick
	Bears @	8:15	Redskins -3.153	WAS -3	Redskins	Tickets
	Redskins	NFLN

Bears	Average Team Rankings	Redskins
24.3	Total Offense	16.4
13.5	Total Defense	16.6
21.5	Passing Offense	15.2
17.0	Passing Defense	19.7
28.0	Rushing Offense	16.0
22.7	Rushing Defense	13.2
14.2	Receiving Offense	18.5
15.5	Receiving Defense	13.5
10.3	Punting	25.0
11.3	Return	16.8
18.8	Kicking	27.2