Chicago
Bears
1-6
9
FINAL
50
Seattle
Seahawks
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Seattle Seahawks dominated the Chicago Bears with a final score of 50-9, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Seahawks' explosive performance was crucial, as they aimed to maintain momentum heading into the latter part of the season.
Quarterback Sam Darnold led the charge for Seattle, throwing for an impressive 373 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing an offensive clinic that kept the Bears' defense on their heels. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a standout target, racking up 334 receiving yards, making him a constant deep threat and a key contributor to the team's offensive success. D'Andre Swift struggled to find room on the ground for the Bears, managing only 21 rushing yards in a game where they trailed significantly.
Defensively, the Seahawks were relentless, with Devon Witherspoon leading the team with five tackles, while Byron Murphy II recorded two sacks, applying constant pressure on the Bears' quarterback. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Seattle's defense forced a turnover, allowing Darnold to capitalize with a quick touchdown, setting the tone for a game that quickly slipped away from Chicago. With Nick Emmanwori also contributing an interception, the Seahawks' defense was instrumental in sealing the victory and stifling any hopes of a Bears comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 20 | 11 | 373 | 6 | 1 | 118.7 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 30 | 15 | 311 | 1 | 3 | 58.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 10 | 334 | 33.4 | 5 | 56 | 1 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Sam Roush | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 3 | 0 | 40 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

