Final · Kickoff
2003 Regular season · Week 16 · Soldier Field
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The Chicago Bears beat Washington 27–24 at home at Soldier Field in Week 16 of the 2003 regular season on December 21, 2003. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Bears to 7–8 and dropped Washington to 5–10. Washington finished 2003 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Bears finished 2003 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Chicago Bears won 20–15 on December 23, 2001. When they met again, Washington won 13–10 on October 17, 2004.
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 Bears lead the series 2–1 after meeting No. 3 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.
