
Chicago has run for 1,080 yards, more than any team in the NFL, and holds opponents to 26.1% on third down — also the best in the league. Our Bears vs Seahawks prediction closes Week 8.
The Seattle Seahawks are 4-3 at +43 and concede 3.48 yards a carry, second only to Jacksonville. The Chicago Bears are 5-2 at +37.
Chicago Bears @ Seattle Seahawks
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Bears vs Seahawks: our editor’s props
Two editor’s calls on this game, alongside the live Signal numbers.
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Bears vs Seahawks: 2026 form so far
Two of the best defences in football, and the league’s busiest ground game. The table weighs what each team produces against what the other keeps giving up.
Bears attack against the Seahawks defence
| Per game | Bears offence | Seahawks allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 236.4 | 144.4 |
| Rushing yards | 154.3 | 89.4 |
| Yards per carry | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| Passer rating | 91.0 | 72.6 |
| Touchdowns | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 44.0% | 28.0% |
| Red-zone conversion | 53.3% | 78.6% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Seahawks attack against the Bears defence
| Per game | Seahawks offence | Bears allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 229.6 | 225.9 |
| Rushing yards | 113.7 | 87.6 |
| Yards per carry | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Passer rating | 90.7 | 102.8 |
| Touchdowns | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Third-down conversion | 38.9% | 26.1% |
| Red-zone conversion | 50.0% | 64.7% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Seattle allows a 72.6 opponent passer rating, second only to Minnesota, and holds opponents to 28.0% on third down.
Bears vs Seahawks quarterback matchup
Caleb Williams has five touchdown passes to one interception at 105.6 from four starts. Sam Darnold has eight to eight at 80.5.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | Caleb Williams | 22/33, 308 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT, 116.7 rtg | 88/124, 1020 yds, 5 TD, 1 INT, 105.6 rtg (4 games) |
| Seahawks | Sam Darnold | 20/28, 257 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT, 96.9 rtg | 110/177, 1290 yds, 8 TD, 8 INT, 80.5 rtg (6 games) |
Bears vs Seahawks injury report and team news
Chicago has run for 1,080 yards, more than any team in the NFL.
Chicago holds opponents to 26.1% on third down, the best rate in the league.
Seattle concedes 3.48 yards a carry, second only to Jacksonville’s 3.23.
The best third-down defence against the best run game
Chicago leads the NFL in rushing yards and in third-down defence. Those two things together are why a team with a 91.0 passer rating is 5-2.
Seattle matches the Bears almost line for line: 3.48 a carry conceded, a 72.6 opponent rating and 28.0% allowed on third down, each among the two or three best in football.
Where Seattle leaks is the red zone, at 78.6% conceded. Against a Chicago team that runs it better than anyone, that is the number that decides this.
Players to watch
- Caleb Williams (CHI, QB): Five touchdown passes to one interception at 105.6.
- D’Andre Swift (CHI, RB): Fronts the most productive ground game going.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA, WR): First read in a passing game worth 1,607 yards.
- Sam Darnold (SEA, QB): Eight touchdown passes and eight interceptions at 80.5.
How to watch Bears vs Seahawks in Canada
Kickoff is 8:15 PM ET on Monday, November 2 at Lumen Field in Seattle. TSN carries it nationally, because every primetime window in Canada sits with TSN, and RDS has the French-language broadcast. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Bears vs Seahawks |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:15 PM ET / 7:15 PM CT / 5:15 PM PT |
| Venue | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA |
| TV | TSN (English) / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 8, 2026 NFL season |
Bears vs Seahawks prediction and score projection
Our Bears vs Seahawks prediction is Seattle by 24-21. Chicago has the better record, but Seattle has the better differential, the better pass defence and the home field on a Monday night.
Signal’s projected margin for this game updates through the week.
Every Week 8 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Panthers @ Packers | Packers 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Cardinals @ Cowboys | Cowboys 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Falcons @ Buccaneers | Buccaneers 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Ravens @ Bills | Bills 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Browns @ Steelers | Steelers 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Colts @ Jaguars | Jaguars 27-16 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Raiders @ Jets | Raiders 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Vikings @ Lions | Vikings 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Titans @ Bengals | Bengals 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 5:05 PM | Chargers @ Rams | Rams 26-16 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Chiefs @ Broncos | Chiefs 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Patriots @ Dolphins | Patriots 26-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:20 PM | Eagles @ Commanders | Eagles 20-17 | Read |
| Mon 9:15 PM | Bears @ Seahawks | Seahawks 24-21 | You are here |
The rest of the week is covered across our NFL hub, and Signal rates every Week 8 game the same way. Both these teams are chasing the NFC Championship odds, with the AFC Championship odds tracked alongside them through the season.
Bears vs Seahawks FAQ
Seattle. Our Signal model has the Seahawks favoured and the live number sits in the Signal card on this page. Seattle is 4-3 at +43; Chicago is 5-2 at +37.
8:15 PM ET on Monday, November 2, which is 7:15 PM CT and 5:15 PM PT, at Lumen Field.
TSN carries every primetime window nationally, with RDS on the French-language broadcast. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass.
Chicago, with 1,080 rushing yards — more than any team in the NFL.
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