The Chicago Bears travel to face the Seattle Seahawks in a key NFC matchup on Monday Night Football, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle.
The Bears enter the game with a 5-2 record, sitting second in the NFC North, and are 2-1 on the road this season. They are coming off a 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots on October 22. The Seahawks, defending Super Bowl champions, hold a 4-3 record and are second in the NFC West, boasting a 3-1 home record in 2026 after a 20-3 win over Kansas City in Week 7.
Injury Report
Chicago running back Kyle Monangai has been ruled out due to thumb and toe injuries, while Seattle offensive tackle Charles Cross is also out with an ankle injury. On a positive note for Seattle, running back Jadarian Price has been reinstated from injured reserve and is cleared to play. Additionally, defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is active for Chicago after being acquired in a trade from the Tennessee Titans last Thursday.
Betting Odds and Lines
Seattle opens as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5 total points. The money line lists the Seahawks at -170 and the Bears at +150.
Model Predictions
SportsLine's simulation model, which has returned over $5,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception and entered Week 8 on a 58-51 run dating back to 2024, projects the game to go over 46.5 points. The over has hit in seven of the last ten head-to-head meetings, including a 49-point combined total in their last meeting in Seattle on December 26, 2021. The over has also hit in each of Chicago's past two games and is 3-1 in games following a layoff of eight days or more. The model gives the over a 52% hit rate and projects 49 combined points.
Regarding the spread, the model indicates one side covers in more than 60% of simulations.
Quarterback Play
Chicago's offense is powered by quarterback Caleb Williams, who in four starts has completed 71% of his passes for 1,020 yards with five touchdowns and one interception. The Bears rank eighth in the league in scoring at 25.7 points per game. Seattle counters with Sam Darnold, who in six starts has completed 62.1% of his passes for 1,290 yards, eight touchdowns, and eight interceptions. The Seahawks average 24 points per game, ranking 13th in the NFL.
