BEARS 34, SEAHAWKS 17: MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL RECAP
The Chicago Bears earned a convincing 34–17 road win over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football at Lumen Field. D’Andre Swift scored three rushing touchdowns, Caleb Williams delivered an efficient performance, and Chicago’s defense kept Seattle from finding a consistent rhythm. The Bears improved to 6–2 with their third straight victory, while the Seahawks fell to 4–4.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Chicago set the tone with a 17-play, 80-yard opening drive that consumed 8:32 and ended with Williams finding Luther Burden III for a 1-yard touchdown. The Bears built a 13–3 lead before Sam Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 43-yard touchdown shortly before halftime. Seattle missed the extra point, leaving Chicago ahead 13–9 at the break.
Swift’s first rushing touchdown pushed the Bears’ lead to 20–9. Seattle responded in the fourth quarter with a Darnold touchdown pass to Cooper Kupp and a successful two-point conversion, cutting the deficit to 20–17 with 11:46 remaining.
The Bears answered when Kalif Raymond turned a reception into a 39-yard gain, setting up Swift’s second touchdown. Chicago then intercepted Darnold, and Swift added his third rushing score with 4:41 remaining to put the game away.
TOP PERFORMERS
Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams: 24-of-34 passing, 247 yards, 1 touchdown
D’Andre Swift: 27 carries, 69 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
Rome Odunze: 4 receptions, 87 yards
Colston Loveland: 7 receptions, 65 yards
Luther Burden III: 7 receptions, 56 yards, 1 touchdown
Seattle Seahawks
Sam Darnold: 17-of-34 passing, 188 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 6 receptions, 118 yards, 1 touchdown
TAKEAWAY
Chicago controlled the game through sustained drives and strong third-down defense. The Bears outgained Seattle 363–252, held the Seahawks to 1-of-11 on third down, and finished with three sacks and an interception. Smith-Njigba provided Seattle’s biggest offensive plays, but Chicago limited him to one catch after halftime.
FANTASY FOOTBALL IMPACT
Swift was the fantasy standout with three rushing touchdowns. Smith-Njigba delivered a strong receiving performance despite Seattle’s loss, while Burden and Loveland each finished with seven catches in Chicago’s balanced passing attack.
