Chicago
Bears
0-0
48
FINAL
38
Seattle
Seahawks
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the Chicago Bears outlasted the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 48-38, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a high-scoring affair. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious, capitalizing on key plays in the second half.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 417 yards and an impressive six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to push the ball downfield. The Bears' offense was relentless, with Williams connecting consistently with his targets, while the Seahawks struggled to contain the aerial assault. Seattle’s Joe Mixon contributed with a solid ground game, rushing for 86 yards, but it was not enough to match the Bears' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial stops when it mattered most, highlighted by an interception from Devin Bush that shifted momentum late in the game. Although the Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori led the defense with six tackles and Derick Hall registered a sack, they were unable to contain the Bears' scoring surge. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Bush's interception set up another touchdown for Chicago, ultimately sealing the victory and keeping the Bears in contention for a postseason spot.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 35 | 26 | 417 | 6 | 0 | 153.2 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 31 | 20 | 366 | 4 | 1 | 131.1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 11 | 69 | 6.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 6 | 182 | 30.3 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 7 | 135 | 19.3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam Roush | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rodney Thomas II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Davenport | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarran Reed | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27 |

