Bears' Austin Booker Blocks Field Goal in Win
Chicago's defensive end blocked a 33-yard Jason Myers attempt late in the fourth quarter as the Bears beat the Seahawks 34-17.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Football
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker blocked a 33-yard Jason Myers field goal attempt with 14:13 remaining in the fourth quarter, preserving a 20-9 lead. The Bears went on to defeat the Seattle Seahawks 34-17.
Why it matters
The play kept Seattle from closing the gap during a stretch when a single score could shift momentum. Booker's production also adds to the Bears' pass-rush and disruption depth heading into the season's later weeks.
Booker has four sacks, 23 tackles and two forced fumbles this season, a half sack short of the career high he set last year. The extraction does not indicate whether his current pace will translate into a new career best.
The players
Austin Booker
Chicago Bears defensive end and former Minnesota standout who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Chicago Bears
The NFL franchise based in Chicago, Illinois, that plays its home games at Soldier Field.
Seattle Seahawks
The NFL franchise based in Seattle, Washington, that plays its home games at Lumen Field.
The details
Booker got his hand up late to block the 33-yard attempt after Daniel Hardy cleared the lane. Earlier, he tipped a Sam Darnold pass that was intercepted by defensive tackle James Lynch.
Timeline
2024: Booker was selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft out of Minnesota.
Monday: The Bears defeated the Seahawks 34-17 with Booker's field goal block.
Thursday (Nov. 6): Linebacker Hightower praised Booker during media availability.
Upcoming trade deadline: Booker's performance may draw attention to the secondary.
Season Trajectory
Booker's strong start is being weighed against the Bears' past investment in pass rushers, notably the Khalil Mack trade. Whether his production holds could determine if Chicago pursues outside help at the trade deadline.
Booker's four sacks and two forced fumbles are relevant for fantasy and defensive-stat tracking this season. His ongoing production could affect how the Bears' pass rush is viewed for the rest of the schedule.
The takeaway
Booker's early-season production shows how a mid-round pick can contribute to a defensive unit, and it gives Chicago a measure of its depth before the trade deadline.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see the Chicago football coverage section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
