LANDOVER, Md. — D’Andre Swift knew the game wasn’t just in his hands, but rested on his legs.

With 3 minutes, 7 seconds left in the game, the Chicago Bears had recovered Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels’ fumble, and the offense turned to Swift on five of the next eight plays in what turned out to be the game-winning drive in Monday’s 25-24 win at Northwest Stadium.

“Putting it away,” Swift said. “That was my mindset.”

Swift grinded out 10- and 15-yard chunks, the second of which came on a toss play on second-and-12.

“O-line did a hell of a job, receivers did a good job, I was able to find a little crease,” Swift said. “I think I got a first down on that one.”

His first down forced the Commanders to call their final timeout.

It was futile.

Swift had chipped away at th

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