Redskins rack up five turnovers in 31-15 loss to the Chicago Bears

The Redskins tried to mount a rally late in the game, but a victory simply wasn’t in the cards. With five turnovers, the Redskins sealed their fate on Monday Night Football.

The Washington Redskins came into Monday Night Football with a spotty track record on the big stage. Since the twentieth century, they’ve been known for their trademark stumbles under the lights. And today, they reinforced that reputation with a dud of a performance against the Chicago Bears.

From the first whistle to the final whistle, this game was a mess for Washington. The defense allowed Chicago’s once-anemic offense to move at will, and on offense, five turnovers (three interceptions and two fumbles) gave the Bears a steady supply of opportunities to extend their lead. Case Keenum was sloppy, but the offensive line didn’t do him any favors; Khalil Mack and Co. terrorized the pocket all night.

There were some silver linings. The Redskins receiving core, headlined by Terry McLaurin, Paul Richardson, and Trey Quinn, was impressively consistent, and it might have been the best part of the team on Monday. But between coaching and on-field product, the Redskins fell short in too many areas against a team with a weakness to exploit.

With this loss, the Redskins fall to 0-3, and it’s their most embarrassing loss yet. One has to wonder how thin the ice is for Jay Gruden and Greg Manusky. Will they even be fired at all, if no one would be willing to work with this front office? Or will the lopsided defeats and the lack of change be too much for Dan Snyder to handle?

In the midst of uncertainty, only one truth remains; this was the kind of team performance that yields change, and in some cases, abrupt change. That said, we’ve said this about Jay Gruden after other games in the past, and nothing came of it. But every ugly loss is a step closer to consequences. The Redskins were on the move in that arena tonight.