Chicago
Bears
4-3
42
FINAL
14
Seattle
Seahawks
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Chicago Bears topped the Seattle Seahawks 42-14 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Bears solidify their position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower while the Seahawks struggle to find their footing.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, delivering a stellar outing with 299 passing yards and three touchdown passes. D'Andre Swift anchored the ground game, rushing for 101 yards, while Rome Odunze emerged as a standout receiver, racking up 136 receiving yards. The Bears' offense was efficient and relentless, leaving the Seahawks' defense on its heels.
On the defensive side, Chicago's Jaylon Johnson was a game-changer, picking off two passes to stifle any potential Seattle comeback. The Bears' defense as a whole played a critical role in the outcome, forcing turnovers and applying consistent pressure. The turning point came in the second quarter when Johnson's interceptions shifted momentum firmly in favor of Chicago, allowing them to build an insurmountable lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 32 | 21 | 299 | 3 | 1 | 113.9 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 21 | 11 | 126 | 1 | 2 | 47.0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 12 | 5 | 112 | 1 | 2 | 63.8 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 20 | 101 | 5.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 7 | 136 | 19.4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Julian Love | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Hicks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

