The Chicago Bears recorded a statement 34-17 victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, with Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons leading the charge. Williams threw a 1‑yard TD on the opening drive and completed 71% of his passes for 247 yards without a turnover, while Simmons delivered a crucial sack, six tackles and a pass defended to stifle Seattle’s offense. D'Andre Swift added three short TD runs, finishing with 27 carries, 69 yards and three touchdowns. Sam Darnold threw two TD passes for the Seahawks, who struggled to run the ball (81 yards) despite recent trades, and fell to 4‑4. The win improves Chicago to 6‑2 and ends Seattle’s 30‑game streak of not losing by more than four points. Simmons, acquired from Tennessee for two first‑round picks, made an immediate impact, while the Bears’ defense limited Seattle to 252 yards and one third‑down conversion. Key stats: Williams 24/34 for 247 yards and a TD; Swift 27 carries, 69 yards, 3 TDs; Seattle’s Darnold 17/34, 188 yards, 2 TDs. The game highlighted Chicago’s defensive turnaround and set up a tight NFC playoff picture.
The Bears started off well against Seattle's stout defense by putting together a 17-play drive on the opening possession to take the lead when Caleb Williams threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Luther Burden.
The Seahawks were bottled up by Simmons and the Bears for almost the entire first half before Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba on a 43-yard pass with 30 seconds left in the second quarter.
Things looked bleak for Seattle when Jason Myers had a 33-yard field goal blocked in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. But De Marcus Lawrence forced a fumble by Colston Loveland on the next possession that set up Darnold's 7-yard touchdown pass to Cooper Kupp, and Seattle converted the 2-point conversion to make it 20-17. The Bears answered with another TD drive and put the game away after Darnold's interception.
Stats leaders:
- Passing: Caleb Williams, 24/34, 247 yards, 1 TD
- Rushing: D'Andre Swift, 27 carries, 69 yards, 3 TDs
- Receiving: Rome Odunze, 4 catches, 87 yards
Seattle Seahawks
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