The Bears beat Seahawks 34-17 on Monday Night Football at Lumen Field, delivering a statement win over the defending champions to close out Week 8. D’Andre Swift scored three second-half touchdowns, Caleb Williams threw for 247 yards, and new arrival Jeffery Simmons starred on his Chicago debut as the Bears won in all three phases.
Chicago led 13-9 at halftime, pulled away in the second half, and survived a brief Seattle rally in the fourth quarter before scoring the final 14 points. The win improved the Bears to 6-2 and gave them a third straight victory since Williams returned from a hamstring injury. The Seahawks, the Super Bowl 60 winners, fell to 4-4.
How did the Bears beat Seahawks 34-17?
Chicago controlled the game from the start. The Bears won the first quarter 7-0, took a 13-9 lead into halftime, and then took over after the break. Swift scored on a 1-yard run over left tackle with 5:38 left in the third quarter to make it 20-9, and the Bears never trailed again.
Seattle closed the gap to 20-17 in the fourth quarter after a Colston Loveland fumble helped the Seahawks pull within reach. But Chicago answered with the final 14 points and shut out the hosts for the remainder of the game, converting an interception into the final scoring possession. The Bears outgained Seattle 363 yards to 252 and dominated time of possession and the turnover battle.
What did Caleb Williams and D’Andre Swift do?
Williams finished 24-of-34 passing for 247 yards and a touchdown, becoming the first passer to throw for more than 200 yards against the Seahawks’ defense this year, with a 70.6% completion rate. It was his second game back from injury, and his third straight win as a starter — Chicago is now 4-0 in games that Williams starts and finishes.
Swift rushed 27 times for a game-high 69 yards and scored three touchdowns, his second three-touchdown game of the season. All three scores came in the second half, when the Bears needed them most. Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III each made seven receptions, giving Williams reliable targets all night.
How good was Jeffery Simmons on his Bears debut?
Superb. Simmons, acquired from the Titans on Thursday in a trade that signaled Chicago believes it is a genuine contender, made a team-leading six tackles with a sack, a pass defensed and two tackles for loss. He was all over the field and clearly lifted the play of his teammates.
The Bears limited Seattle to just 252 total yards. Quarterback Sam Darnold completed only 17 of 34 passes for 188 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, and was sacked three times. Jaxon Smith-Njigba did his usual damage with six catches for 118 yards and a touchdown, but it was not nearly enough. This was Seattle’s first loss of 2026 by more than three points, and it dropped the Seahawks to .500 — they had already suffered more losses than in all of 2025.
What does the result mean for the Bears and Seahawks?
For Chicago, this might have been the most impressive victory of the season. USA TODAY’s takeaway was blunt: Chicago is a bona fide Super Bowl contender. The Bears slid into second in the NFC North, within a half-game of the division lead, and they have now beaten both last season’s AFC and NFC champions. They host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next Sunday night at Soldier Field.
For Seattle, the loss is alarming. The Seahawks entered the game with an NFL-best .711 winning percentage on Monday Night Football (32-13), but they were beaten in all three phases by a team that looked more physical, more disciplined and more dangerous. The defending champions caught fire after a 3-2 start a year ago, so nobody in Seattle will panic yet — but the margin for error is shrinking fast.
Key Facts
- Final score: Chicago Bears 34, Seattle Seahawks 17, at Lumen Field on Monday, November 2, 2026.
- D’Andre Swift: 27 carries, 69 yards, 3 touchdowns — all in the second half.
- Caleb Williams: 24-of-34 passing, 247 yards, 1 touchdown.
- Jeffery Simmons on debut: 6 tackles, 1 sack, 2 tackles for loss, 1 pass defensed.
- Sam Darnold: 17-of-34, 188 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, sacked 3 times.
- Bears improve to 6-2; Seahawks fall to 4-4.
- Total yards: Chicago 363, Seattle 252.
FAQ
What was the final score of Bears vs Seahawks on November 2, 2026?
The Chicago Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 at Lumen Field on Monday Night Football in the Week 8 finale.
How many touchdowns did D’Andre Swift score against Seattle?
D’Andre Swift scored three rushing touchdowns, all in the second half, on 27 carries for 69 yards.
How did Jeffery Simmons play in his Bears debut?
Simmons, acquired from the Titans days earlier, led Chicago with six tackles, adding a sack, two tackles for loss and a pass defensed.
What are the Bears’ and Seahawks’ records after the game?
The Bears improved to 6-2 with their third straight win, while the defending champion Seahawks fell to 4-4.
