Chicago
Bears
5-2
84
FINAL
35
Seattle
Seahawks
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Chicago Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks 84-35 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This high-stakes matchup showcased the Bears' offensive firepower, solidifying their position in the league as they seek a playoff berth.
Leading the charge for Chicago was quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for an impressive 398 yards and a staggering eight touchdowns. D'Andre Swift added to the offensive onslaught with 141 rushing yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seahawks put together a notable receiving performance with 201 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bears' relentless attack.
Defensively, the Bears made their mark with standout performances, notably from Aaron Donald, who recorded two sacks, and Xavier Woods, who intercepted three passes, helping to stifle Seattle's attempts at a comeback. The turning point came early in the second half when Woods' third interception shifted momentum firmly in Chicago's favor, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 398 | 8 | 2 | 121.5 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 214 | 2 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 17 | 4 | 24% | 105 | 1 | 5 | 32.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 21 | 141 | 6.7 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 4 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 7 | 201 | 28.7 | 67 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 6 | 163 | 27.2 | 76 | 3 | 68 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 29 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 57 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 22 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 8 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

