The Chicago Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night behind D’Andre Swift’s three rushing touchdowns, turning a four-point halftime lead into a convincing Week 8 road victory. Caleb Williams added 247 passing yards as Chicago improved to 6-2 before a crowd of 68,739 at Lumen Field on November 2, 2026.

This was a game the Bears steadily brought under control rather than one they needed to rescue late. Chicago scored in every quarter, held Seattle scoreless in the first and third periods, and finished with a 21-8 second-half advantage. The Seahawks fell to 4-4 despite a productive receiving night from Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Chicago Builds Its Lead, Then Finishes Strong

The Bears emerged from the opening quarter ahead 7-0, establishing an early advantage on the road. Seattle answered with nine second-quarter points, but Chicago added six of its own to take a 13-9 lead into halftime. At that stage, the Seahawks remained within one touchdown, and the outcome was still very much unsettled.

The third quarter provided the clearest turning point in the scoring pattern. Chicago added seven points while keeping Seattle off the scoreboard, stretching its advantage to 20-9. That changed the challenge for the Seahawks: a single touchdown and two-point conversion would no longer be enough to draw even.

Chicago then delivered its highest-scoring quarter of the night, adding 14 points in the fourth against Seattle’s eight. There was no overtime and no fourth-quarter comeback for the home team. Instead, the Bears extended an 11-point lead entering the final period into a 17-point winning margin.

Key Performers

  • D’Andre Swift, Bears: 27 CAR, 69 YDS, 3 TD. Chicago’s rushing leader averaged just 2.6 yards per carry, but his three touchdown runs supplied 18 points before extra points. It was a reminder that a running back’s biggest contribution does not always require a huge yardage total.
  • Caleb Williams, Bears: 24/34, 247 YDS, 1 TD. Williams completed 70.6% of his passes, giving Chicago efficient production alongside Swift’s scoring. His interception total was not included in the supplied statistics.
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks: 6 REC, 118 YDS, 1 TD. The game’s receiving leader averaged 19.7 yards per catch and provided Seattle’s standout individual performance, though that production could not offset Chicago’s stronger second half.

NerdSports Stat: Swift scored a rushing touchdown once every nine carries, accounting for three of the Bears’ four offensive touchdowns.

What Comes Next

Chicago’s 6-2 record strengthens its position in the NFC playoff picture ahead of a home matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 8, at 5:20 PM PST. Seattle hosts the Arizona Cardinals that afternoon at 1:25 PM PST, with a divisional opportunity to move back above .500 and regain ground in the NFC West race.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks game?

Chicago Bears defeated Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on November 2, 2026.

Who led the Chicago Bears in passing?

Caleb Williams threw for 247 yards and one touchdown.

Did the game go to overtime?

No. Chicago won 34-17 in regulation.

What are both teams’ records after this game?

Chicago Bears is now 6-2; Seattle Seahawks is 4-4.

When is Chicago Bears’ next game?

Chicago hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 5:20 PM PST.