Jalen Hurts ineffective, Case Keenum exceptional: Winners and losers from MNF

But the "MNF" victory could mark an important waypoint in Chicago's season as the team survived its first game without injured QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) since he was drafted No. 1 overall in 2024. It wasn't necessarily pretty, but head coach Ben Johnson dug into his bag and his depth chart while helping engineer a win that prevented the reigning NFC North champions from falling off the divisional pace currently being set by the undefeated Minnesota Vikings . The victory also allows Williams to continue his rehab without any notion he needs to rush back into the lineup.

Washington Commanders linebacker Sonny Styles (52) gets the tackle and the fumble on Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) in the first quarter at Northwest Stadium on Sept. 27, 2026.

Fans take their seats ahead of a NFL Week 3 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa.