Self-inflicted wounds did in the Burgundy and Gold Monday night in a 31-15 loss to the Bears. The Redskins now find themselves at 0-3.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, center, celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) after an official’s review during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
The Washington Redskins cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
AP Photo/Julio Cortez
The Washington Redskins cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
AP Photo/Julio Cortez
The Washington Redskins cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
AP Photo/Julio Cortez
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
AP Photo/Julio Cortez
Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) hits Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) to cause a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
AP Photo/Julio Cortez
Chicago Bears punter Pat O’Donnell (16) kicks the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) celebrates his hit to cause a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) celebrates his touchdown pass with wide receiver Anthony Miller (17) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) celebrates his touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) runs with his touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Chicago Bears linebackers Aaron Lynch (99) and Khalil Mack (52) celebrate Mack’s hit to cause a fumble by the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) loses the ball as he is hit by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) walks on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel celebrates his touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
AP Photo/Julio Cortez
Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) throws under pressure from Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack (52) and tackle Akiem Hicks (96) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack (52) hits Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) is sacked by Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (39) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) calls a play in the huddle during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
AP Photo/Mark Tenally
Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum 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)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) looks to pass under pressure from Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
AP Photo/Julio Cortez
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
For the third straight week, the Washington Redskins found a new way to lose a football game. Self-inflicted wounds did in the Burgundy and Gold Monday night in a 31-15 loss to the Bears. The Redskins now find themselves at 0-3. Some take-aways:
1. Case Keenum didn’t have a good night
The quarterback hasn’t been the reason the Redskins started 0-2. He’s been pretty good over the first couple weeks but has missed some throws too.
On Monday night, we saw the bad Keenum. He forced the ball into triple coverage, resulting in a pick-six by former Redskin Ha Ha Clinton-Dix on the Redskins’ first possession. He threw the second of three interceptions on the first possession of the second half, that one to Clinton-Dix as well.
Keenum also fumbled three times, losing two of them. The final one came as he was trying to extend the ball on a fourth and one at the Bears’ 17-yard-line.
“It’s all on me,” he said. “I let my team down.”
Fans will be calling for a change at quarterback to Dwayne Haskins, but don’t expect it just yet.
“I can’t be changing people every five minutes,” Redskins coach Jay Gruden said after the game. “I have to give Case an ample opportunity to play with these new guys. It’s his first time in this offense.”
Colt McCoy could be healthy this week and there would be a chance Jay Gruden goes to McCoy before Haskins.
2. Rookie Terry McLaurin shines again
One of the big bright spots of the first three weeks has been the third-round rookie wide receiver. He caught another touchdown — that’s three in three weeks — and did so in tight coverage. McLaurin finished with six catches and 70 yards. He is someone this team can definitely build around on offense.
3. Yellow flags all over the field
The penalties that continue to be called are taking away from the game. There were 14 penalties called in the first half alone. Many of them extended drives and seemed a bit questionable. For the game, each team was penalized nine times.
Josh Norman was visibly frustrated as he was called for a costly pass interference in the first half.
“They have to let us play,” he said after the game.
4. Another disappointing performance from the defense
The calls for defensive coordinator Greg Manusky will get louder this week after his unit again surrendered 30 points. Granted, the first score came on an interception return for a touchdown, the defense gave up another three scores in the first half and found themselves in a four touchdown hole. The Redskins again were unable to get off the field on third down as the Bears converted eight of 13 third downs.
Quarterback Mitch Trubisky hadn’t thrown a touchdown all year — he had three in the first half.
To the defense’s credit, the unit did make some adjustments and limited the Bears in the second half allowing the Redskins to try and get back in the game.
Next up, a short week and a road trip to face the 1-2 Giants on Sunday. Facing a third divisional opponent in the first four weeks turns that game into more than a must-win for the Redskins.
Will we hear Jay Gruden order the “Code Red” this week?
