Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 1 · FedExField
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Washington beat the Chicago Bears 9–7 at home at FedExField in Week 1 of the 2005 regular season on September 11, 2005. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The 16 combined points were the fewest in any game of Week 1.
The result moved Washington to 1–0 and dropped the Bears to 0–1. The Bears finished 2005 at 11–5 and lost in the Divisional round. Washington finished 2005 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, Washington won 13–10 on October 17, 2004. When they met again, Washington won 24–16 on December 6, 2007.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Commanders lead the series 3–2 after meeting No. 5 since 1999 Full series history
The defensive lineman will miss at least four games, and a beat reporter expects the absence to run longer. New York called up Dalen Cambre and Trace Ford for Sunday.
The ankle injury Brooks suffered in Tampa Bay will keep him out at least four games and thins Green Bay's backfield again.
Dan Quinn said Daniels will practice fully this week after his elbow injury, while Mariota's second knee sprain of the year leaves rookie Athan Kaliakmanis next in line.
