**Rams Stun Vikings, Bears-Commanders Clash Looms with QB Injuries in Focus**

Week 8 of the 2024/25 NFL season kicked off with a surprising victory by the Los Angeles Rams over the Minnesota Vikings. Washington Commanders, now standing at 5-2, made quick work of the struggling Carolina Panthers, securing a decisive 40-7 win. Marcus Mariota saw significant time on the field, taking over quarterback duties for most of the game.

As the Commanders prepare to host the Chicago Bears, they do so as underdogs, initially opening at 1.5 points against them. The odds shifted even further in favor of the Bears, hitting -2.5 and at times reaching -3.5 following the rib injury to Commanders' star quarterback, Jayden Daniels. Consequently, the Over/Under also decreased by two points, moving from 46.5 to 44.5.

The Bears arrive with a solid 4-2 record, fresh off a bye week, and a commanding 35-16 victory over the London Jaguars in their previous game. Caleb Williams, the top pick in the recent draft, is set for a homecoming match. While he began the season as the favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year, Washington's Jayden Daniels has since eclipsed him with a series of standout performances.

Daniels' status was in question after he sustained an injury on the opening play of last week's game. His participation was touch-and-go throughout the week, but he practiced on Friday and was assessed during Saturday's walkthrough. The Commanders have confirmed that Daniels will start, with Mariota on standby and Jeff Driskel as the emergency third option.

Fans and analysts alike will closely watch how both teams' quarterbacks perform in this critical matchup. The game is scheduled to kick off at 4:25 p.m. EDT on October 27, 2024.