The Chicago Bears have been preparing this week to play the Washington Commanders — this season’s version, not last season’s.

One thing has become clear this week at Halas Hall: Not many are interested in relitigating the heartbreaking 18-15 loss last October at Northwest Stadium, in which Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson got distracted by fans while the final play was in progress and then accidentally tipped Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary pass into Noah Brown’s waiting hands.

“New team, new year, new opportunities to win a game,” defensive back Josh Blackwell said. “That’s behind us.”

The rematch means “nothing,” Stevenson said. “It’s a 1-0 game. I had a bad play. It is what it is.”

“Does it still sting?” quarterback Caleb Williams pondered. “Obviously you don’t want to lose, especially

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