The Chicago Bears had three candidates to keep their eyes on during the divisional round matchup Saturday night between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders.

Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance, and the Washington Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday to reach the NFC championship game.

FOX Sports' Rob Gronkowski called it "absurd" all NFL head coaching vacancies haven't contacted Commanders OC Kliff Kingbury.

The Chicago Bears' quarterback sat down with Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to discuss why he is not a fan of his hometown Washington Commanders.

Commanders safety Mike Sanristil picked off a Goff pass in the end zone to stop one last Lions drive in the first half, allowing everyone to finally catch their breath with Washington leading, 31-21. For the game, Washington had four interceptions (three of Goff and one of Williams on a trick-play attempt).

With the Commanders ending their 33-year wait, the Cowboys now have the longest Championship game drought in the NFC.

Here's an in-depth look at Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and his candidacy for the Bears head coaching job.

The Chicago Bears have reached into their past and interviewed former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera for their head coaching job

A slow-moving NFL hiring cycle is about to pick up speed, and the winner of the Ben Johnson sweepstakes should be revealed soon. Johnson, the hottest offensive coordinator candidate for head coach in at least the last several hiring cycles,

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The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday that the team had completed an interview with McCarthy just two days after he parted ways with Dallas.