Tribune reporter Terry Bannon analyzes Sunday’s Bears victory
Quarterbacks
Rex Grossman had a fine second start, throwing for 249 yards and 2 TDs (passer rating 91.8). But after a 0-for-6 start, Tim Hasselbeck completed 16 of his last 19 and threw for 2 TDs (116.9 rating).
Edge: Redskins
Running backs
Anthony Thomas rushed for 144 yards; Redskins had 44 as a team.
Edge: Bears
Receivers
Laveranues Coles caught 2 TD passes and Rod Gardner threw for a TD on a trick play. Marty Booker had tempo-setting 59-yard TD for Bears’ first score.
Edge: Redskins
Offensive line
Thomas didn’t do it all himself. Line a key to 429-yard day. Bears overcame tackle Qasim Mitchell’s broken leg.
Edge: Bears
Defensive line
As it has all season, Redskins’ line gave up rushing yardage. Bears’ did not.
Edge: Bears
Linebackers
Brian Urlacher’s 8 tackles better than total looks, as ‘Skins ran only 46 plays.
Edge: Bears
Secondary
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Washington’s Fred Smoot had game’s only interception. Bears allowed 3 TD passes, one by receiver Gardner.
Edge: Redskins
Special teams
On a brutal day for kickers, Paul Edinger’s 45-yard field goal with :05 left won the game.
Edge: Bears
Coaching
Bears played their strong hand: Thomas vs. a weak rushing defense.
Edge: Bears