Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks: NFL Week 8 Preview

The Seattle Seahawks host the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field for Monday Night Football in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. Mike Macdonald’s squad enters the contest looking to build on momentum following a strong defensive victory.

Seahawks Form and Defensive Dominance

Seattle improved their record to 4-3 after restricting Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs to just three points in a 20-3 win, where the defending Super Bowl champions failed to reach the red zone. Jaxon Smith-Njigba played a central role in the victory, hauling in nine receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Sam Darnold has recorded eight touchdowns and eight interceptions this season, with turnovers having caused issues during obvious passing situations. Nevertheless, the Seahawks boast top-tier defensive numbers, leading the NFL by allowing only 3.99 yards per play. Their secondary surrenders an average of 153.6 passing yards per game, while their run defence gives up just 3.48 yards per attempt, ranking second in the league.

Bears Offence and Matchup Outlook

The Chicago Bears bring a 5-2 record into Seattle under head coach Ben Johnson, having recently secured a 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots. Quarterback Caleb Williams starred in that win, throwing for 308 yards and two touchdowns as the team pursues the NFC North title. Seattle’s defensive unit will present a major challenge for Williams and the productive Chicago offence, particularly with the Seahawks’ ability to limit explosive passing plays and ground attacks. While the Bears possess enough talent to keep the game close, Seattle holds a slight edge due to home-field advantage and defensive prowess, with a predicted final score of Seattle Seahawks 24, Chicago Bears 21.

How to Watch and Broadcast Details

The game kicks off at 1:15 am GMT on Tuesday, November 3, at Lumen Field in Seattle, which corresponds to Monday evening, November 2, in the United States. Viewers in the United States can watch the broadcast live on ESPN as part of Monday Night Football. In the United Kingdom, live coverage is available on Sky Sports, through the Sky Sports app or NOW, and via NFL Game Pass on DAZN.