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Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton (18) tries to recover the ball after getting it knocked out of his hands by Washington Redskins' Cornelius Griffin in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, in Landover, Md. Griffiin recovered at the Bears' 15-yard line. Washington went on to win 9-7. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) tackles Chicago Bears receiver Deonte Thompson (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Rod Gardner (87) flips the ball away as he celebrates his 18-yard touchdown catch as the Chicago Bears' R.W. McQuarters (21) turns his back during the second quarter, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) runs after making a catch against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (47) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) tries to work past Washington Redskins defensive back Cedric Griffin (20) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Washington Redskins defensive tackle Caleb Brantley (99) pursues Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks to the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

FILE In this Dec. 6, 2007 file photo, Chicago Bears center Olin Kreutz, right, tries to stop Washington Redskins cornerback Shawn Springs during a second-quarter interception return during a football game in Landover, Md. Springs nearly retired during an off season of many personal difficulties. If the first game was any indication, the Washington Redskins need to have him back. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Washington Redskins running back Antwon Bailey (34) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Mitch Unrein, right, and tackle Bruce Gaston (76) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates his nine-yard touchdown run against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bears safety Danieal Manning, left, intercepts at pass intended for Washington Redskins wide receiver Joey Galloway (84) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. Watching the play is Bears safety Chris Harris (46). (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) calls a play from the line of scrimmage against the Washington Redskins in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jonathan Quinn, left, is sacked for a 7-yard loss by Washington Redskins' Cornelius Griffin (96) and Marcus Washington (53) late in the fourth quarter Oct. 17, 2004 in Chicago. The Redskins won the game 13-10. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

The Washington Redskins defense lines up against the Chicago Bears offense during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) rolls out to pass against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) is tackled by Washington Redskins defenders in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky rushes the ball against Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) spikes a ball as he celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 1937, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh (33) is brought down after a gain, by the Chicago Bears during an NFL football Championship game on a frozen Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Redskins won 28-21. (AP Photo/File)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jason Campbell (2) passes against the Washington Redskins in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Closely following Kawal (39) Washington Center, Cliff Battles (20, right) Washington back, tears around right end for five yards in the first period of the professional football championship battle at Chicago on Dec. 12, 1937 in which the Washington Redskins downed the Chicago Bears, 28-21. On ground is Michaels (18) Redskins Guard. Blocking Bausch (24) Bear Guard is Edwards (17) Washington tackle. (AP Photo)

Sensational passing quarterback, Sammy Baugh, (center), hurled Washington?s Redskins to the professional football championship in a game with the Chicago Bears on Frozen Wrigley Field on Dec. 12, 1937. Sharing the spotlight in the 28-21 victory were Cliff Battles (left) and Wayne Millner (right). Completing 17 out of 34 passes, Baugh was hailed by many observers as the greatest aerial ace of all time. Millner carried over two of the team?s four touchdowns and battler scored one. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh (33) is brought down after a gain through the Chicago Bears line during the National Football League Championship game against the Chicago Bears on a frozen Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., on Dec. 12, 1937. The Redskins won, 28-21. (AP Photo)

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 1937, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh, center, celebrates with teammates Cliff Battles, left, and Wayne Millner in the locker room after the Redskins defeated the Chicago Bears 28-21 in the NFL championship football game in Chicago. Washington’s NFL team will get rid of the name "Redskins" on Monday, July 13, according to multiple reports. It’s unclear when a new name will be revealed for one of the league’s oldest franchises. The team launched a "thorough review" of the name July 3.(AP Photo, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 1942, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh, left, drops back to pass against the Chicago Bears during a football game in Washington. “Slingin’†Sammy Baugh, Washington’s top draft choice in 1937, gets credit for being the NFL’s first big-yardage passer. (AP Photo/File)

Washington Redskins fullback Mike Sellers , left, celebrates after Todd Yoder (87) scored a second-quarter touchdown during a football game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Some of 40,000 who saw pro title game here are some of the estimated 40,000 persons who Jammed Wrigley field, Dec. 26, 1943 in Chicago to see the bears-Washington Redskins battle for the national pro football title. (AP Photo/Rob Stapleton)

FILE In this Dec. 13, 1942 file photo, Sammy Baugh, quarterback for the Washington Redskins, intercepts a pass from the Chicago Bears in his own end zone to break up a Bears scoring threat during the fourth quarter of NFL Playoff Championship game in Washington. Chicago Bears tackle in background is Lee Artoe (35). Baugh, who set numerous passing records with the Washington Redskins in an era when NFL teams were running most every down, died Wednesday night, Dec. 17, 2008 his son said. Baugh, who was 94 and had numerous health issues, died at Fisher County Hospital in Rotan, Texas, David Baugh said. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins Jimmy Johnston (31) is tackled by Sid Luckman of the Chicago Bears in the NFL championship game at Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 1940. The Bears won, 73-0. Also converging on Johnston are Bears Joe Stydahar (13), Bill Osmanski (9), John Siegal (6), Dan Fortmann (21) and George McAfee (5). (AP Photo)

Charlie Malone, (19), Washington Redskins end, pulls down a 42-yard pass from Sammy Baugh in the closing minutes of the first half of National Professional Football League Championship game with the Chicago Bears in Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 1940. The Bears won 73-0. Ray McLean (57) and Bob Snyder (17) of the Bears are on the play. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins Joe Don Looney (35) is upended as he carried for a short gain in fourth quarter of a NFL exhibition match with the Chicago Bears, Aug. 10, 1967, Washington, D.C. Identifiable players are Washingtons Don Bandy, lower right, and Bears Mike Reilly, left, Charlie Brown (22), John Johnson (76) and Terry Oakes (83). Washington won, 37-14. The rest of the players are unidentified. (AP Photo/John Rous)

Washington Redskins rookie, John Love, in action in NFL exhibition game with the Chicago Bears on August 9, 1967 in Washington, is determined to make the team. In Washington?s 37-14 victory, Love played offense and defense, ran back punts and kickoffs and booted a couple of extra points. He was the Redskins seventh round draft pick, after starring at North Texas State. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins running back Larry Brown is brought down in the rain by Chicago Bears linebackers Dick Butkus (51) and Don Pride (57) in second quarter action in their exhibition game in Washington, D.C., Aug. 2, 1969. Vilnis Ezerins (39) of the Redskins is in foreground. (AP Photo)

Vince Lombardi, who came back to coaching in the professional ranks with the Washington Redskins views his charges on the playing field, Aug. 2, 1969, with the Chicago Bears during an exhibition game in Washington, D.C. The coach is geared up for the weather - a downpour of rain - with a plastic hat and raincoat. (AP Photo)


Two of these three footballers appear to have lost their heads during fourth quarter of National Football League exhibition between the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins, Aug. 9, 1967, Washington, D.C. The head shown belongs to Redskins Roland Rogers, right, who brought down Bears Andy Livingston (48). At bottom is Redskins Rickie Harris. Washington won, 37-14. (AP Photo/John Rous)

Chicago Bears cornerback Ron Smith (48) leaps over Washington Redskins linebacker Russ Tillman (67) on first quarter kickoff return, Sunday, Nov. 14, 1971, Chicago, Ill. He was tackled by Redskin guard Paul Laaveg (73), rear. Other Bears are Dick Butkus (51) and Jimmy Gunn (30). (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)

Washington Redskins safety Owens (23) clings to the jersey of Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton (34) as Payton rushes for nine yards and a third quarter down during game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 1976 in Chicago. The Bears won 33-7. (**Caption file tore) (AP Photo/LES)

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 1973 file photo, Miami Dolphins' Jim Kiick (21) follows teammates Jim Langer (62) and Larry Csonka (39) to score against the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl VII in Los Angeles. The perfection of the 1972 Miami Dolphins has earned them the nod as the NFL’s greatest team. The 1972 Dolphins edged the 1985 Chicago Bears for the NFL’s greatest team in balloting by 59 national media members as part of the NFL’s celebration of its 100th season. (AP Photo)

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 1971 file photo, Chicago Bears running back Don Shy (24) is pulled down by Washington Redskins linebacker Chris Hanburger (55) and safety Richie Petitbon (16) after a 7-yard gain in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Chicago. Hanburger is a finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame which will be announced on Saturday, Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell, File)

As Richie Petitbon (16) holds, Washington Redskins kicking specialist Curt Knight (5) boots a first period field goal for the Redskins as they lost to Chicago Bears 16-15, Nov. 14, 1971 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)

Chicago Bears tackle George Seals (67) may be down but he manages to reach out and put the stopper on Washington Redskins quarterback Bill Kilmer (17) who lost six yards on this fourth quarter play, Sunday, Nov. 15, 1971 in Chicago. Coming in to assist is Bears defensive end Ed O'Bradovich (87). The Bears won 16-15. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)

Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) gains yardage during third quarter action in Chicago against the Chicago Bears as Bears' Rueben Hernderson, right, looks on, Oct. 11, 1981. (AP Photo/Jim Bourdier)

Washington Redskins' head coach George Allen shows a series of expressions as he watches the Redskins defeat the Chicago Bears 42 to 0 on Sunday, Dec. 16, 1974 in Washington. Allen, who has coached the Skins to four consecutive berths in the playoffs, will lead his team to Los Angeles next week to met the Rams in this years first post season game. (AP Photo/CWH)

Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) gains yardage during third quarter action in Chicago against the Chicago Bears as Bears' Rueben Hernderson, right, looks on, Oct. 11, 1981. (AP Photo/Jim Bourdier)

Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) center, pushes through the line for a gain of seven yards during first quarter action against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Oct. 11, 1981. (AP Photo/Jim Bourdier)

Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton (34) with Bears defender Mark Bortz (62) in front gets some yardage in action against the Washington Redskins on December 30, 1984 in Washington. Skins Curtis Jordan (22) is shown. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton (34) eludes Washington Redskins safety Curtis Jordan (22) to throw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Pat Dunsmore in the second quarter of a NFC playoff game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 1984 at RFK Stadium in Washington. The Bears won 23-19. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

Chicago Bears Pat Dunsmore, (88) after catching a pass from Walter Payton, is congratulated by unidentified fellow team members after scoring the first Bears touchdown against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 30, 1984 at RFK Stadium in Washington. (AP Photo/Scott Stewart)

Chicago Bears quarterback Steve Fuller (4), hands off to his running back Walter Payton, (34), during second half action against the Washington Redskins at R.F.K. stadium, Dec. 24, 1984 in Washington. The Bears went on to win the game 23 to 19. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Art Monk (81) is caught from behind by Chicago Bears defender Terry Schmidt (44) on a second quarter pass play during game at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium, Dec. 31, 1984 in Washington. Monk, who set a single-season National Football League record for receptions, had 10 catches for 122 yards. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

Chicago Bears quarterback Steve Fuller (4) almost loses his jersey after Washington Redskins Rich Milot (57) sacked him during NFC playoff game Sunday, Dec. 30, 1984 in Washington. The Bears won the game 23-19. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton runs for extra yardage as Washington Redskins Dexter Manley (72), tries to bring him down during first half action, Dec. 30, 1984 at R.F.K stadium in Washington. (AP Photo/Scott Applewhite)

Chicago Bears quarterback Steve Fuller (4) is sacked by Rich Milot of the Washington Redskins in first quarter action of NFC playoff game at RFK Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 30, 1984 in Washington. (AP Photo/Scott Stewart)

Washington Redskins Joe Theismann tries to elude Chicago Bears Henry Waechter (70), as the Redskins Russ Grimm (68), tries to help out during first half action, Dec. 30, 1984 at RFK Stadium. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chicago Bears' quarterback Jim McMahon slips around Washington Redskins' Dave Butz and other defenders for a nine-yard gain during the third quarter on Sept. 29, 1985 in Chicago. McMahon finished game with 13 of 19 passes for 160 yards and 3 touchdowns. (AP Photo)

Chicago Bears defensive end Richard Dent (95) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) on a third down play in the second quarter of the NFC playoff game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 1984 in Washington, forcing a punt. The Bears defense, which set a NFL record for sacks with 72 during the regular season, dropped Theismann seven times. (AP Photo/Scott Stewart)

Jim McMahon, Chicago Bears' quarterback hands off to Walter Payton during action against Redskins on September 30, 1985 in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Swart)

Washington Redskins' running back John Riggins (44) heads for a second Redskins touchdown against the Chicago Bears at RFK stadium, Dec. 30, 1984 in Washington. Bears defender Wilber Marshall (58) attempts to stop Riggins. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

Washington Redskins defensive end Dexter Manley (72) stretches between plays to stay loose during the Redskins 21-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins? George Rogers is brought down by Bears? Mike Richardson (27) with assistance from teammates Dan Hampton (99), Mike Singletary (50), Vestee Jackson (24), Otis Wilson (55), Wilbur Marshall (58) and Gary Fencik (45) during first quarter play in Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 3, 1987. (AP Photo/Charlie Bennett)

Chicago Bears' Doug Flutie runs 10 yards for a first down against the Washington Redskins in Chicago, Jan. 3, 1986. (AP Photo/Charles Bennett)

Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton (34) of the Chicago Bears takes the handoff during the Bears 21-17 loss to the Washington Redskins in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. This was the fin 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton (34) of the Chicago Bears carries the football behind the blocking of guard Tom Thayer (57) during the Bears 21-17 loss to the Washington Redskins in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldi 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Kelvin Bryant (24) during the Redskins 21-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Ricky Sanders (83) in action during the Redskins 21-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams (17) throws a pass just before taking a hit during the Redskins 21-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams (17) shakes hands with Bears linebacker Otis Wilson (55) following the Redskins 21-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins guard Raleigh McKenzie (63) looks to block while tackle Joe Jacoby (66) engages Bears defensive tackle Dan Hampton (99) during the Redskins 21-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 198 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Chicago Bears tight end Cap Boso (86) is stopped by Redskins safety Todd Bowles (23) during the Bears 21-17 loss to the Washington Redskins in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Dennis Gentry (29) runs with the football for a 24-yard gain after making a catch during the Bears 21-17 loss to the Washington Redskins in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldier Field in Chicago, I 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams (17) calls signals under center Jeff Bostic (53) during the Redskins 21-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Dan Hampton (99) of the Chicago Bears eyes George Rogers of the Washington Redskins as he runs for a short gain during their game in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 3, 1987. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins Darrell Green (28) scores a touchdown on a third quarter punt return against the Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 10, 1988. Washington won, 21-17. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)

Washington Redskins linebacker Monte Coleman (51) in action during the Redskins 21-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins cornerback Brian Davis (34) knocks the football away from Bears wide receiver Dennis Gentry (29) during the Redskins 21-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldier Field in C 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

George Rogers of the Washington Redskins prepares to spike the ball after making a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter of the NFC playoffs in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 3, 1987. The Redskins beat the Bears, 27-13. (AP Photo/John Swart)

Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith (36) carries the football and is stopped by Bears defensive end Al Harris (90) during the Redskins 21-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 1988 at Soldier Fie 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears - January 10, 1988 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Chicago Bears' quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4) is sacked by Washington Redskins' defensive end Charles Mann (71) during first quarter action in Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1990. (AP Photo/Bill Auth)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Art Monk (81) catches a touchdown pass over Chicago Bears cornerback Donnell Woolford (21) during the fourth quarter at RFK Stadium in Washington, Nov. 25, 1989. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jonathan Quinn, left, is sacked for a 7-yard loss by Washington Redskins' Cornelius Griffin (96) and Marcus Washington (53) late in the fourth quarter Oct. 17, 2004 in Chicago. The Redskins won the game 13-10. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

FILE Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell (8) is sacked by Chicago Bears' Brian Urlacher during fourth quarter NFL football action in this Sept. 11, 2005 photo, in Landover, Md. Urlacher, the latest leader of the Monsters of the Midway, won The Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award Friday. The Chicago Bears' star middle linebacker and the face of a ferocious defense that allowed the fewest points in the league this season, Urlacher adds the honor to his 2000 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Redskins running back Terry Allen breaks past Chicago Bears defensive tackle Paul Grasmanis (93) for a large gain during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 2, 1997, in Chicago. Allen ran for 125 yards on 20 carries as the Redskins destroyed the Bears 31-8. (AP Photo/Michael S. Green)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Rod Gardner (87) flips the ball away as he celebrates his 18-yard touchdown catch as the Chicago Bears' R.W. McQuarters (21) turns his back during the second quarter, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Washington Redskins kicker Ola Kimrin, right, of Sweden, celebrates with Tom Tupa after Kimrin's 26-yard field goal against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in Chicago. The Redskins won 13-10. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jonathan Quinn, left, is sacked for a 7-yard loss by Washington Redskins' Cornelius Griffin (96) and Marcus Washington (53) late in the fourth quarter Oct. 17, 2004 in Chicago. The Redskins won the game 13-10. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Washington Redskins running back Chad Morton is tackled by Chicago Bears defender Jason McKie during second quarter Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis, left, runs past Chicago Bears defender Todd Johnson during the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, left, chases Washington Redskins wide reciever Santana Moss during the second quarter on a 52 yard reception Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Laveranues Coles (80) makes a leaping catch for an 11-yard gain as Chicago Bears cornerback Todd McMillon (26) defends during the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in Chicago. The Redskins won 13-10. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Washington Redskins running back Ladell Betts, right, runs the ball as Redskins tackle Chris Samuels, left, knocks down Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs, center, during the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 9-7. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Redskins lineman Cornelius Griffin (96) right, reaches for Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton (18) during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, in Landover, Md. Griffin knocked the ball loose from Orton on the play, and the Redskins recovered the ball to preserve a 9-7 victory. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton (18) tries to recover the ball after getting it knocked out of his hands by Washington Redskins' Cornelius Griffin in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, in Landover, Md. Griffiin recovered at the Bears' 15-yard line. Washington went on to win 9-7. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33), left, and safety Todd Johnson try to take down Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis after a 41-yard gain during the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, in Landover, Md. Portis gained 121 yards in the Redskins' 9-7 victory. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Redskins John Hall (10), kicks his third field goal against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, in Landover, Md. Washington went on to win 9-7. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

FILE In this Dec. 6, 2007 file photo, Chicago Bears center Olin Kreutz, right, tries to stop Washington Redskins cornerback Shawn Springs during a second-quarter interception return during a football game in Landover, Md. Springs nearly retired during an off season of many personal difficulties. If the first game was any indication, the Washington Redskins need to have him back. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Washington Redskins' Reche Caldwell, right, breaks away from Chicago Bears' Trumaine McBride in the second quarter of their football game, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS OCT. 8-9 FILE ** Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33), left, and safety Todd Johnson (35), right, try to take down Washington Redskins runningback Clinton Portis after a 41 yard gain during the third quarter in this Sept. 11, 2005 photo in Landover, Md. In the salary-cap era, the blockbuster trade is pretty much a thing of the past. The Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos were the exception, though, when they got together for a swap of Pro Bowl players Clinton Portis and Champ Bailey. Over the ensuing 19 months, hardly a week has gone by during which one or the other hasn't been asked the question, who won and who lost? (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

FILE Washington Redskins quarterback Todd Collins (15), prepares to take a snap in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Landover, Md. in the Dec. 6, 2007 file photo. On Sunday, Collins will set a modern NFL record for longest time between starts. The player teammates call "weird" and "quirky" deserves another adjective: "patient." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Chicago Bears Bernard Berrian (80), holds on the ball as he scores a touchdown against Washington Redskins Shawn Springs (24), and LaRon Landry (30), in the third quarter of their football game, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

FILE Chicago Bears linebackers Lance Briggs and Brian Urlacher (54) chase Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis, right, during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Landover, Md. in this Dec. 6, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Chicago Bears center Olin Kreutz, right, tries to stop Washington Redskins cornerback Shawn Springs during a second-quarter interception return during a football game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Redskins' Mike Sellers (45) breaks past Chicago Bears' Danieal Manning (38) to score a touchdown in the third quarter of their football game, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Chicago Bears' Bernard Berrian, left, beats out Washington Redskins' Shawn Springs to make the catch in the first quarter of their football game, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Griese, right, is sacked by Washington Redskins safety Reed Doughty, left, and defensive end Andre Carter in the second quarter of their football game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 in Landover, Md. The Redskins won the game 24-16. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Redskins quarterback Todd Collins (15), prepares to take a snap in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, in Landover, Md. Redskins learn whether injured quarterback Jason Campbell will return to play this season, or whether journeyman backup Todd Collins will have to lead the team's final push for a playoff berth. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Redskins' Clinton Portis (26) breaks away from Chicago Bears, from left, Brian Urlacher (54), Adam Archuleta, and Adewale Ogunleye (93) to run for 54 yards in the third quarter of their football game, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell prepares to throw in the second quarter of a football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 in Landover, Md. Campbell suffered a dislocated left kneecap during the game, but Redskins won 24-16. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)