Bears prepare to face Seahawks in Week 8 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

The Chicago Bears host the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, set for later today. Chicago looks to secure a 6-2 record, following a close 30-24 victory against the New England Patriots. Despite some struggles in their last game, including issues with penalties and injuries to key players like tight end Cole Kmet, the Bears are bolstered by the addition of All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. The matchup will showcase statistical strengths, with Chicago's rushing offense leading the league. Both teams aim to improve their standings in the competitive NFC.
- •Bears average 25.7 points per game, ranking 8th in the NFL
- •Seahawks allow only 17.9 points per game, ranking 4th
- •Bears lead the league in rushing offense with 154.3 YPG
- •Seahawks struggle with penalties, averaging 66.9 penalty YPG
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Statistical Breakdown: How Bears and Seahawks stack up before Week 8
"Here’s how the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks stack up statistically ahead of their Week 8 prime-time matchup.
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