By james art As the Washington Commanders prepare to face the Chicago Bears in Week 8, they are focused on adding a “W” to the win column.
The Chiefs enter the game with ambitious goals, looking to start 6-2 for the first time since 2008 and open the season 4-0 at home for the first time since 1978.
That matchup could also feature two top rookie quarterbacks, with Caleb Williams, the Bears’ No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, potentially going up against Washington’s Jaden Daniels, the No. 2 pick. Daniels returned to practice on Friday , hoping to return this week 8.
Tight end Zach Ertz is just one touchdown reception away from tying Ozzie Newsome and Pete Retzlaff for 18th all-time among NFL tight ends with 47 touchdowns.
Meanwhile, running back Terry McLaurin is one touchdown reception away from reaching the 30-reception milestone in his career.
Head coach Dan Quinn is just two wins away from reaching 50 career regular season wins, currently ranking 12th among all active NFL coaches with 48 wins.
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin needs just two more receptions to pass Ricky Sanders (414) for seventh all-time in franchise history in receptions.
Zach Ertz also needs three more touchdown receptions to reach 50 in his career.
Terry McLaurin is three games away from reaching 90 career games.
Darren Payne is just 3.5 sacks away from breaking into the top 10 in Washington franchise history for sacks.
Washington’s offense is averaging 165.4 yards per game, ranking third in the league and second in the NFC.
The Washington Commanders are off to a strong 5-2 start this season under quarterback Jaden Daniels. If Daniels starts Sunday and leads Washington to victory, the team will become just the fourth team since 1950 to win six of its first eight games with a rookie as its starting quarterback, joining the ranks of the 2016 Dallas Cowboys, 2011 Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh 2004 Steelers.
Running back Brian Robinson Jr. needs 74 rushing yards to reach 2,000 career rushing yards. Accomplishing that milestone would make Robinson the fifth running back in Washington history to record 2,000 rushing yards in his first three seasons.
Terry McLaurin also needs 118 receiving yards to pass Ricky Sanders (5,854) for sixth on the franchise’s all-time receiving yards list, though that may not happen this Sunday.
Austin Ekeler needs seven receptions to pass Steven Jackson (461) for 26th all-time in receptions by a returner in NFL history, though that’s unlikely to happen Sunday.
While it’s unlikely to happen this Sunday against the Bears, Daron Payne needs seven tackles for loss to reach 60 in his career.
Bobby Wagner Played in 192 career games and needs eight to reach 200 career games.
Zach Ertz needs nine receptions to pass Greg Olsen (742) for sixth all-time in receptions by a tight end in NFL history.
Austin Ekeler needs 163 receiving yards to pass Ricky Waters for 22nd all-time in receiving yards by a running back in NFL history, though that milestone may not be reached this Sunday.
As the Chiefs prepare for Week 8, there is plenty to keep an eye on as they look to add another win. With key milestones on the horizon, this matchup could be the moment Washington gains momentum.
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