Seahawks Host Bears in Monday Night Showdown
Seattle and Chicago meet on Monday night as two of the NFC's top contenders, both with major offseason trades reshaping their rosters.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
The Seattle Seahawks host the Chicago Bears on Monday night in a clash between two of the NFC's top contenders. Both teams made major trades this past week, with Seattle acquiring left guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago acquiring defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans.
Why it matters
The game pits two of the conference's strongest squads against each other on a national stage, with both sides reshaping their lines through trades. Seattle's defense and Chicago's young quarterback will be central to how the matchup plays out for playoff positioning.
Seattle has allowed a league-low 3.99 yards per play and 5.2 yards per pass attempt this season. Caleb Williams ranks second among quarterbacks with a 71% completion rate, while the Bears sit at 5-2.
The players
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle-based NFL franchise, led by head coach Mike Macdonald, is among the NFC's top contenders this season.
Chicago Bears
The Chicago-based NFL franchise is off to a 5-2 start this season after winning the NFC North last year under head coach Ben Johnson.
Mike Macdonald
Seahawks head coach and the first NFL head coach to win a Super Bowl as his team's primary defensive play caller.
Ben Johnson
Bears head coach who guided Chicago to an 11-6 record and an NFC North title last season before previously coaching in Detroit.
Caleb Williams
Bears quarterback who has ranked among the league's top passers this season despite missing three games with a hamstring injury.
The details
Seattle acquired three-time All-Pro left guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts this past week, while Chicago added All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans. Nelson and Simmons have faced each other 13 times since 2019, setting up a familiar individual rivalry within the game.
Timeline
January 2025: Ben Johnson was named Chicago Bears head coach.
Week 17 of 2024: Seattle sacked Caleb Williams seven times in a 6-3 win over Chicago.
November 2, 2026: The Seahawks host the Bears on Monday night.
Season Trajectory
The matchup carries significant weight for both NFC contenders as the season moves toward playoff positioning. Seattle's league-low allowances against Chicago's passing attack will help determine which team strengthens its conference standing.
Fantasy managers tracking Caleb Williams should note his 71% completion rate against a Seattle defense allowing a league-low 5.2 yards per pass attempt. The outcome could shift playoff standings math for both NFC contenders.
The takeaway
Seattle's defensive numbers and Chicago's offensive rebuild make this one of the more telling early-season tests in the NFC. Fans tracking either team should watch how the new trade acquisitions perform in the trenches.
What happens next
The Seahawks host the Bears on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Further reading
For more coverage of the NFL's latest matchups and roster moves, explore the Football section.
