Chicago
Bears
1-0
63
FINAL
45
Seattle
Seahawks
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Chicago Bears triumphed over the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 63-45, showcasing their offensive prowess in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the Bears' position in the playoff race but also highlights their ability to dominate in key moments.
Caleb Williams was the star of the night for the Bears, throwing for an astounding 721 yards and a record-setting nine touchdowns, leaving the Seahawks' defense scrambling throughout the game. Zavion Thomas emerged as his favorite target, racking up 567 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Together, they formed a lethal combination that proved too much for Seattle to handle.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game, particularly D'Marco Jackson, who intercepted two passes, providing vital momentum shifts. While Kelvin Joseph led the Seahawks with four tackles and Byron Murphy II contributed a sack, it was the Bears' ability to capitalize on turnovers that ultimately sealed their victory. This game served as a reminder that in a shootout, defensive plays can be just as pivotal as offensive fireworks.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 30 | 19 | 63% | 721 | 9 | 2 | 118.7 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 358 | 4 | 4 | 106.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 10 | 567 | 56.7 | 90 | 6 | 81 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 134 | 44.7 | 73 | 3 | 65 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 19 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 8 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 22 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty Okada | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 61 |

