Chicago
Bears
6-1
48
FINAL
27
Seattle
Seahawks
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display of offensive firepower, the Chicago Bears topped the Seattle Seahawks 48-27 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Bears secured a critical victory that reinforces their standing in the playoff race.
Caleb Williams was nothing short of spectacular for Chicago, throwing for a staggering 553 yards and six touchdowns. His connection with wide receiver Mike Washington Jr. proved lethal, as Washington racked up 174 receiving yards, consistently finding openings in the Seahawks' secondary. The Bears' offense operated at an elite level, showcasing both big plays and steady drives throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Montez Sweat leading the charge with four sacks, disrupting Seattle's offensive rhythm. Chicago's defense also turned the tide with Malik Muhammad II’s two interceptions, which halted Seahawks momentum at critical moments. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bears capitalized on a turnover, scoring quickly to push their lead to two touchdowns, ultimately sealing their dominant victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 25 | 20 | 80% | 553 | 6 | 2 | 125.0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 254 | 3 | 3 | 77.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 19 | 38 | 2.0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 8 | 37 | 4.6 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 8 | 174 | 21.8 | 152 | 2 | 99 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 127 | 31.8 | 63 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 61 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 8 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 40 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 53 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 35 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | — | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Oliver | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 37 |

