Commanders Legend Darrell Green Exposes Series of Referee ‘Rigging Calls’ That Hindered the Bears’ Victory — Yet Chicago Still Rose in the Final Moments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – OCTOBER 14, 2025 — A light drizzle fell over Northwest Stadium. The lights still burned bright after Jaquan Brisker’s game-sealing interception. On one side of the stands, Bears fans embraced in disbelief. On the other, a Washington legend sat quietly — before deciding to speak.
Darrell Green — the name forever linked with two Super Bowl titles, a symbol of speed, loyalty, and integrity — couldn’t stay silent any longer.
On X, his post rippled through the NFL: “I’M SO SAD THE COMMANDERS LOSE, BUT THE BEARS GOT SCREWED — THAT’S FOR SURE… TODAY WASHINGTON PLAYED HARDER, BUT CHICAGO WON AND DESERVED BETTER.”
It wasn’t just a complaint. It was a warning — from a legend of the very team that had just lost. “Football must be about fairness,” Green said. “If we ignore it today, tomorrow it could happen to us.”
Monday Night Football between the Bears and Commanders was supposed to be a thriller — and it was, though not for the reasons anyone expected.
Not because of the 25–24 scoreline, but because every whistle, every flag, and every frown from head referee Alex Moore — in his first year as an NFL lead official — seemed to slice the stadium in half between belief and doubt.
In the first quarter, the Bears seemed ready to seize control after a sharp play from rookie Colston Loveland, only for a mysterious “offensive pass interference” to erase it all. Fans called it “a fabricated call” — a drive-killer that flipped momentum early.
Theo Benedet penalty. Just total crap. pic.twitter.com/8CB5j7EwWb
— ✶ Ⓜ️𝕒𝕣𝕔𝕦𝕤 ▶️ ✶ (@_MarcusD3_) October 14, 2025
Then came the “phantom facemask.” No one saw Nahshon Wright grab anything, but the flag still flew, extending Washington’s drive and setting up a touchdown. The rain made the field slick, but the real slip came from officiating judgment.
The most controversial moment arrived in the third quarter. Caleb Williams threw a perfect strike to Rome Odunze in the end zone — a flawless touchdown. But the scoreboard never changed. “Illegal formation – number 68.”
That number belonged to Theo Benedet. Replay angles showed he was clearly set, but the penalty stood. Head coach Ben Johnson could only smirk bitterly — the broadcast mic caught him muttering,
That play could have given Chicago a 20–10 lead. Instead, they were dragged back into chaos. But the Bears refused to break.
Williams stayed calm. The defense tightened. And in the end, Brisker’s interception didn’t just seal a win — it sealed a statement: heart over controversy.
The score — 25–24 — was just a number. The real story was in Green’s eyes — a man who spent his life defending Washington, now defending fairness itself. Thousands reshared his post. Some accused him of “betraying” his team. Others simply replied:
The NFL has yet to comment, but Green’s words keep echoing through the league: “The Bears won tonight — and they deserved better.”
Amid a season clouded by inconsistency and outrage, Darrell Green didn’t just defend a team. He defended the soul of the game.
Jets Pull the Trigger, Trade Former 1st-Round Pick DE to Bears – New York Fans Erupt: "Keep Him!"
Florham Park, NJ – October 22, 2025 – In a shocking move just over a week before the November 4 trade deadline, the New York Jets have officially traded former first-round pick defensive end Jermaine Johnson II to the Chicago Bears for a conditional 2026 third-round pick (upgradable to second if Bears make playoffs) plus EDGE depth piece Daniel Hardy. Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Bears were a "perfect trade fit" for Johnson—but the deal has ignited a firestorm from Jets fans, with #KeepJermaine trending #1 in New York on X:
The drama unfolded amid the Jets' nightmare 0-6 start. Fowler dropped the bomb last week: "The Chicago Bears are considered a trade fit for NY Jets former 1st round pick DE Jermaine Johnson. #DaBears."
According to @JFowlerESPN the Chicago Bears are considered a trade fit for NY Jets former 1st round pick DE Jermaine Johnson. #DaBears
— Ben Devine (@Chicago_NFL) October 22, 2025
Deal finalized Tuesday (Oct 21). For Chicago, it's a steal: The Florida star (No. 26 pick by Jets in 2021) had 11.5 sacks over his first two seasons and is a Pro Bowl candidate. GM Ryan Poles plans to pick up his $13.4M fifth-year option in 2026. Jets, meanwhile, eye more sell-offs like Breece Hall or Allen Lazard (per Fowler). But fans are furious—X exploded with 20K+ likes on posts like:
For Johnson, it's a fresh start: From Florida Gators standout to Jets 3-4 scheme bust, now Bears cornerstone. In New York, he was grit personified—mentoring rookies like Olu Fashanu and shutting down Lamar Jackson in practice. MetLife chants of
Will Bears turn Johnson All-Pro with Sweat? Or will Jets regret the cheap gem? Deadline chaos has never been this bitter—Gang Green is imploding!
