Perhaps the Washington Commanders' recent win had something to do with the opponent. But optimism has been restored, and Terry McLaurin could be back this week. And here is the Commanders’ X-factor for the Week 6 Monday Night Football clash with the Bears.

Washington has alternated wins and losses this season, so it will be looking for its first two-game winning streak. The Bears come in a 2-2, riding a two-game winning streak with victories over the Cowboys and Raiders.

The Commanders’ X-factor shouldn’t come as a surprise because he was the X-factor last week. Jacory Croskey-Merritt burst into the spotlight against the Chargers and should have a similar performance against the Bears.

Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt standing out

Croskey-Merritt leads the Commanders with 283 y

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