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Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins: Facts About The Monday Night Football Game

(CBS) -- The Chicago Bears travel to play the Washington Redskins for a big Monday Night Football game.

Here are some key facts about the matchup:

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky was one four straight games on the road.

Mitchell Trubisky
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky looks to pass during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill., Friday, July 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

The Redskins lead the series 26-23-1. They have won the seven games against the Bears.  On Dec. 8, 1940, the modern era of pro football was born with the unveiling of the T-formation. A total of 10 Bears players scored in a 73-0 rout of the Redskins in Washington.

The Bears have won five of their last six road games, dating back to week 9 of last year against Buffalo. The teams has won three straight on the road.

Chicago Bears v Denver Broncos
Pat O'Donnell #19 holds as Eddy Pineiro #15 of the Chicago Bears kicks a 40 yard field goal in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on September 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Eddy Pineiro hasn't missed a field goal-yet! He's four for four, including three against Denver (the biggest being the game winning 53 yarder in the final second.)

Kyle Fuller has 16 interceptions since 2014, his rookie year. That's tied for second-most in the National Football Conference.

 

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