Mark Rypien bounced back from his mid-season struggles to post a strong performance against the inconsistent Bears.

Washington opened a 14-0 lead in the second quarter after two TD passes, but the Bears returned the Skins second kickoff for a TD of their own and tied the game by halftime.

The Redskins dominated the second half, holding the Bears scoreless and rattling off 24 points of their own. Monk caught two TD passes, Byner ran one in, and the Washington offense looked to have come to life.