Bears Undervalued Against Seahawks After Chiefs Blowout Sets Up Week 8 Test
Seattle’s win lifts expectations
The Seahawks shut out the Chiefs in the end zone during a 20-3 home victory on Sunday Night Football. Kansas City gained 213 yards, and the result ended Seattle’s two-game losing streak against Denver and San Francisco.
The game carried added meaning for Seattle because Kenneth Walker III returned to the city after the NFC Championship Game in January and the Super Bowl win in February. Before kickoff, NBC analyst Mike Tomlin said the Seahawks’ defense would take pride in stopping Walker and the Chiefs’ offense.
Injuries cloud Seattle’s outlook
Seattle lost left tackle Charles Cross to a high ankle sprain. The team’s running back situation is also unsettled, with Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price working back from injuries and potentially unavailable for another week.
Charbonnet is considered more likely to return, but remains a question mark. The Seahawks’ defense has been strong, while the offense has been inconsistent beyond Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the passing game.
Chicago presents a different challenge
Sam Darnold will need time to operate against a Bears pass rush that has found a contributor in nickelback Kyler Gordon. Chicago’s offense ranks fifth in total offense when Caleb Williams is under center.
Seattle’s defense and Smith-Njigba could still carry the Seahawks to victory. But Walker’s emotional return, along with Chicago’s long rest between games, could work in the Bears’ favor.
A consequential Monday matchup
The game will test whether Seattle can build on its win over Kansas City or whether the injuries and offensive inconsistency will catch up with the team. The Seahawks are favored by around a field goal despite Chicago being the road team.
A Bears win could strengthen the case for Chicago as an elite NFC team, while a Seattle victory would continue the Seahawks’ recovery. The matchup is scheduled for Monday Night Football in Week 8.
Key points
- Seattle is favored by around a field goal against the visiting Bears.
- The Seahawks beat Kansas City 20-3, holding the Chiefs to 213 yards and no touchdowns.
- Charles Cross is out with a high ankle sprain, and Seattle’s running back availability is uncertain.
- Chicago ranks fifth in total offense when Caleb Williams is under center.