Bears capitalize on delay of game penalty to lead Seahawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The Chicago Bears secured a 34-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on November 2, 2026. In a critical fourth-quarter moment, a delay of game penalty allowed the Bears to extend a drive, setting up a touchdown that widened their lead. The penalty negated a tackle for loss, shifting momentum back to Chicago and preventing Seattle from regaining control. Following this sequence, the Seahawks failed to score again, allowing the Bears to solidify their lead.
- •Bears win 34-17 over Seahawks at home.
- •Fourth quarter delay of game penalty aids Bears' drive.
- •Kalif Raymond records a 39-yard play to extend possession.
- •Seahawks fail to score again after the penalty.
- •Bears increase lead to 17 points late in the game.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — How Bears benefitted from own delay of game penalty to secure win over Seahawks
"Rarely does a delay of game penalty actually help the team with the ball, but it did on Monday night.
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