The 5-2 Bears visit the defending champion Seahawks on Monday night, looking for a third straight win. Chicago’s offense faces Seattle’s league-leading defense, while the Bears’ defense gets a major boost from the expected debut of All-Pro tackle Jeffery Simmons, plus the returns of Montez Sweat and T.J. Edwards.

By the Numbers
  • Bears: 5-2; Seahawks: 4-3.
  • Chicago averages 390.7 total yards per game (third in the NFL) and 154.3 rushing yards (first).
  • Seattle allows 233.9 total yards per game (fewest in the NFL) and 144.4 passing yards.
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the NFL with 867 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns.
Yes, But

Chicago’s offense has surged since Caleb Williams returned from injury, but it will be tested by a Seattle defense that has not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 36 straight games. The Bears will also be without running back Kyle Monangai and season-ending injured tight end Cole Kmet. Seattle’s Sam Darnold has thrown 8 interceptions, but Smith-Njigba gives the Seahawks a major threat.

State of Play
  • Williams has thrown for 300-plus yards without an interception in consecutive starts.
  • Simmons is expected to make his Bears debut after arriving in a trade Thursday; Sweat and Edwards are also set to return.
  • Seattle snapped a two-game skid with a 20-3 win over Kansas City.
What’s Next

The teams meet Monday night at Lumen Field. Chicago then returns home next Sunday night to host Tampa Bay.

Bottom Line

The matchup hinges on whether Chicago can sustain its offensive momentum against Seattle’s suffocating defense—and whether its newly reinforced front can disrupt Darnold and limit Smith-Njigba.