things to watch
The Mack attack
The Redskins' offensive line has survived in pass protection without left tackle Trent Williams, giving up only two sacks total of Keenum in two games, despite facing the strong defensive fronts of the Eagles and Cowboys. The latest, biggest challenge is Khalil Mack, the Bears' 3-4 edge behemoth. Williams isn't around for Monday night and right tackle Morgan Moses is battling a sore knee.
Mack didn't sack Aaron Rodgers in Week 1, but he wreaked havoc with his presence and then dropped Joe Flacco in Week 2. He'll be eager to break out for a big game in going after Keenum, a former division foe QB.
Trubisky's time?
The Redskins' have struggled with pass defense so far, being shredded by Carson Wentz and Dak Prescott, two big-armed, mobile QBs. The coverage has been shaky all over the field as wide receivers, backs and tight ends all have had success. Trubisky is carrying the confidence of the clutch late pass in Denver and last season, tended to pick apart bad teams. The diversity of his passing weapons can allow him to get out of his slump, if he can get the ball out quickly.
Stat that matters
The Redskins have lost eight of their past nine games. The average margin of defeat in those games has been more than 11 points. The Bears also have won five of their past six road games.
The Bears are the superior team in every way and although the Redskins will come out fired up and desperate at 0-2 with Jay Gruden's seat starting to get hotter, the matchups offensively and defensively don't fall in their favor anywhere. Chicago has shown great away mettle with Matt Nagy
