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Redskins end losing streak with victory over Chicago Bears

Only days removed from burying a teammate, and without the benefit of a full practice, the Washington Redskins beat the Chicago Bears 24-16 thanks to a backup quarterback who last completed a NFL pass in 2004.

Todd Collins came on for the injured Jason Campbell and threw for two touchdowns on Thursday, leading Washington past fading Chicago and ending the Redskins' four-game losing streak.

In a rough-and-tumble game both teams lost their starting quarterbacks in the first half. Campbell dislocated his left kneecap while Rex Grossman never returned from a left knee injury on Chicago's second possession.

Grossman's replacement, Brian Griese, threw interceptions on consecutive passes in the second quarter, both picked off by Shawn Springs. The first set up Collins' 21-yard touchdown pass to another backup, tight end Todd Yoder, to help Washington build a 14-0 lead.

Collins wound up 15-for-20 for 224 yards and his first two scores since 2002, when he played for Kansas City.

Griese was 21-for-45 for 295 yards and one TD, but he also raised his season interception total to 12 in seven appearances for the reigning NFC champion Bears.

Neither team mustered much of a rushing attack, combining for 92 yards.

Both teams had a short turnaround from their previous games on Sunday, but the Redskins' preparation was even more limited. The entire organization traveled to Florida for Monday's funeral of safety Sean Taylor, who died after being shot last week.

Coincidentally, tickets for the game, printed months ago, featured a picture of Taylor.
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