Jeffery Simmons Makes Impactful Debut as Bears Rout Seahawks 34-17

The Chicago Bears moved to 6-2 with a 34-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, featuring three rushing touchdowns from D'Andre Swift.

The Chicago Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday Night Football, marks the first time in franchise history the team has beaten the Super Bowl runner-up and defending champion in consecutive games. Chicago (6-2) utilized an opening 17-play, 80-yard touchdown drive to take an early lead, the team's longest game-opening possession since 2007. Running back D'Andre Swift recorded three rushing touchdowns on 24 carries, bringing his season total to 10 and becoming the first Bear to reach that mark in eight games since 1956.

In his first game since being acquired for two first-round picks and a fourth-rounder, All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons anchored a unit that held Seattle to 3.0 yards per play during his 48 snaps. When Simmons was on the field, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completed less than 50% of his passes; however, Darnold went 5-of-5 with a touchdown during the eight plays Simmons was sidelined. The Bears' defense finished with three sacks, six quarterback hits, and an interception despite allowing a 43-yard touchdown pass from Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba just before halftime.

Caleb Williams completed 70.6% of his passes for 247 yards, surpassing Seattle’s top-ranked pass defense average of 144 yards before the first-half two-minute warning. Williams was particularly effective on play-action, going 10-for-15 for 109 yards and one score. Conversely, Darnold finished 17-of-34 for 188 yards and two touchdowns, marking his sixth consecutive game with an interception.

Seattle (4-3) struggled with special teams errors, including a missed PAT and a blocked 33-yard field goal attempt by Jason Myers. The Seahawks played without left tackle Charles Cross and lost defensive tackle Leonard Williams to injury in the second half. Chicago next faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 8, while Seattle hosts the Arizona Cardinals.