Chicago stunned Washington 25-24 in prime time, reshaping the NFC wild-card scramble as both teams chase a playoff spot. The win spotlighted Bears resilience but also exposed worrisome flaws: Nahshon Wright was repeatedly exposed in coverage yet forced a late fumble that sparked Chicago’s late drive; Cole Kmet vanished as a target; Montez Sweat flashed briefly but didn’t dominate his former team; and the officiating drew heavy scrutiny for critical penalties that altered momentum. Clean up the penalties and ride the momentum, but the path to January remains unsettled.