The Bears (5-2) head to Seattle on Monday, Nov. 2, for a 8:15 p.m. EST clash at Lumen Field against the Seahawks (4-3). Chicago rides a two‑game winning streak, including a 30‑24 win over New England, while Seattle reels off a 20‑3 victory over Kansas City. ESPN and ABC broadcast the game, with streaming on ESPN+ and NFL+. Betting lines favor Seattle by 3 points, with a 46.5 total and moneylines at Seahawks -180, Bears +152.
Monday Night Football pits Seattle's Sam Darnold against Chicago's Caleb Williams in Week 8 at Lumen Field. Darnold starts for the Seahawks with rookie Jalen Milroe as backup; veteran Drew Lock sits out with a right elbow injury. The Bears rely on Williams, the former No. 1 overall pick, while Tyson Bagent serves as the primary backup and Case Keenum lines up as third string. Both teams enter the game with winning records, making the quarterback depth chart a key storyline for the 8 p.m. ET showdown.
The Chicago Bears (5-2) will face the Seattle Seahawks (4-3) at 7:15 p.m. CT on ESPN from Lumen Field, with temperatures in the 40s and a slight chance of rain. Chicago lists six inactives, notably cornerback Malik Muhammad, and promotes tight end Stephen Carlson from the practice squad. Seattle’s inactives include LT Charles Cross and WR Rashid Shaheed, while rookie RB Jadarian Price returns from IR and Zach Charbonnet is set for his season debut. Both teams also name emergency third quarterbacks—Case Keenum for the Bears and Drew Lock for the Seahawks.
Monday Night Football pits the Chicago Bears against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 2, 2026, with kickoff at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN. Seattle, fresh off a shutout of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, leans on a stingy defense (233.9 yds/game) and Jaxon Smith‑Njigba’s league‑leading 867 receiving yards. Chicago rides a 4‑of‑5 streak, featuring QB Caleb Williams, WR Luther Burden III, and new All‑Pro DT Jeffery Simmons. The guide recommends streaming the game free via Fubo’s trial, which carries all major NFL networks.
During a pre‑game chat before the Seahawks‑Bears matchup, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky shocked host Pat McAfee by asking if you can walk from Alaska to Russia. The segment revealed that a seasonal ice bridge forms across the Bering Strait, linking Little Diomede (U.S.) and Big Diomede (Russia) by a 2.4‑mile frozen path—legal but extremely perilous. Orlovsky, prompted by his sons’ school question, also mis‑linked Alaska’s purchase to proximity to Russia, prompting a humorous correction from McAfee. The banter sparked further X posts about walking from New York to Russia, cementing the quirky "#DanDidntKnow" moment on The Pat McAfee Show.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz says the Chicago Bears are still hunting a pass rusher and secondary help as the trade deadline approaches on Nov. 10. After already acquiring Jeffery Simmons, the Bears have drawn buzz around Khalil Mack and may also target a veteran safety or corner. The San Francisco 49ers, meanwhile, continue to chase a receiver and pass rusher, having just added DeForest Buckner. Schultz warns both clubs aren’t done making moves before the deadline.
Monday’s NFL roster moves see the Texans reshuffle the backfield, releasing Deuce Vaughn and adding DT Naquan Jones from the 49ers’ practice squad along with RB Josh Pitsenberger. The Giants drop NT Josh Tupou and bring in RB Eric Gray, while the Ravens swap RB Lucas Scott for QB Austin Reed on their practice squad. Notable releases include the Falcons cutting LB Drake Jackson and the Patriots waiving DB Elliott Davison. Several teams also elevate players from practice squads, such as the Seahawks promoting WR Montorie Foster and T Bobby Hart.
The Seahawks make change to roster hours before MNF game vs. Bears.
Set to have their full allotment of running backs available for the first time this season, the Seahawks will bring back Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet just in time for a massive Monday Night matchup vs. the Bears.
The Seattle Seahawks boost their backfield for Monday Night Football, activating first‑round running back Jadarian Price from IR—his first action since Sept. 27—while Zach Charbonnet makes his season debut. Alongside Emmanuel Wilson and George Holani, Seattle now has a full RB committee against the Chicago Bears. The offense also gets a lineman upgrade after trading for veteran guard Quenton Nelson, while Chicago adds defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. The moves set up a pivotal run‑and‑pass battle on Nov. 2.
The Seattle Seahawks promote practice‑squad players Montorie Foster Jr. and Bobby Hart ahead of Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. With offensive lineman Charles Cross sidelined, Hart becomes the swing tackle backup for Josh Jones and Abe Lucas. Foster, who spent the season’s early weeks on the active roster before being waived, returns after a standout preseason showing and seven special‑teams snaps in his lone regular‑season appearance. The moves come after the Seahawks’ impressive Week 7 win over the Kansas City Chiefs and aim to bolster depth for the primetime clash.
The Seattle Seahawks have activated rookie running back Jadrian Price from injured reserve, adding him back to the 53-man roster ahead of Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. Price, who suffered a chest injury in Week 2 and was sidelined after 119 rushing yards on 28 carries, replaces undrafted rookie Robert Henry Jr, who was waived. He returns to a revamped backfield that now includes Zach Charbonnet, fresh from an ACL recovery, and a newly acquired All‑Pro guard Quenton Nelson bolstering the offensive line. Seattle hopes the duo will revive a struggling run game under new OC Brian Fleury as they seek offensive balance.
The Chicago Bears promote tight end Stephen Carlson from the practice squad for Monday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. The move, announced at 3 p.m. CT, adds depth after Cole Kmet’s season‑ending knee injury landed him on IR. Carlson, a 29‑year‑old fourth‑year Bear who entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Browns in 2019, has 6 catches for 62 yards and a TD in 28 games. He will revert to the practice squad after the game, his first elevation of the season.
The Seattle Seahawks are set to activate rookie RB Jadarian Price from injured reserve for Monday Night Football Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. Seattle simultaneously waives RB Robert Henry Jr. and promotes WR Montorie Foster Jr. and OT Bobby Hart from the practice squad. The 23‑year‑old first‑round pick (32nd overall, 2026) missed his freshman season with a torn Achilles but earned first‑team All‑American honors as a kick returner in 2025. In his rookie year he’s logged 28 carries for 119 yards and four receptions for 21 yards.
The Bears release their final injury report ahead of Monday night’s 7:15 p.m. CT clash at Seattle. Running back Kyle Monangai is confirmed out with a thumb/toe injury, while rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad (toe) and linebacker D’Marco Jackson (ankle) are listed as questionable. Swift remains the lead back, with Roschon Johnson as his backup. Jackson practiced fully after being downgraded to DNP, offering a hopeful sign, whereas Muhammad has missed three consecutive days. Tight end Colston Loveland returns from a neck issue, and Stephen Carlson may be promoted to fill the gap left by injured Cole Kmet. Inactives will be announced 90 minutes before kickoff.
The Chicago Bears (5-2) travel to Lumen Field for a Monday Night Football showdown with the Seattle Seahawks (4-3) on Nov. 2, 2026. Kickoff is at 7:15 p.m. CT (8:15 p.m. ET) and the game airs nationally on ESPN, with a local broadcast on Chicago’s WCIU and an alternate Peyton & Eli Manning telecast on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. CT. Stream it via the ESPN app, ESPN+ or NFL+. The Seahawks are three-point home favorites (Seahawks -170, Bears +142) and the over/under is 46.5. Key notes: Bears’ defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is debut‑eligible, while Seattle’s defense leads the league in yards allowed but deals with several injuries, including left tackle Charles Cross.
The Seahawks bolster their line by trading for All‑Pro guard Quenton Nelson, giving up a 2027 third‑round and a 2028 fifth‑round pick as they chase another Super Bowl. With the trade deadline looming, three players could be moved: RB Emanuel Wilson, who leads Seattle with 403 yards and three TDs but may become expendable now that Zach Charbonnet and rookie Jadarian Price are healthy; edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr., a one‑year, $5 million signing who has seen just 81 snaps and could fetch a low‑round pick; and a third unnamed candidate hinted at in the article. The piece weighs each player’s value against the team’s new depth and upcoming needs.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson says he trusts quarterback Caleb Williams to handle the NFL’s $35,823 cleat controversy without hurting the team. Williams, 18, keeps wearing Caddix shoes with the logo exposed despite two fines—$11,941 after the Atlanta game and $23,882 after beating New England—and an appeal on the first. The league allows non‑partner shoes if the branding is covered, but Williams refuses for principle. No suspension or team penalty has been announced ahead of Monday night’s clash with Seattle, leaving his footwear choice the story to watch.
Roush has to replace Cole Kmet, Odunze has to end his touchdown drought, and Jaylon Johnson has to look like a shutdown corner again. Three Bears who must step up in Seattle.
Monday Night Football pits NFC powerhouse Chicago Bears against defending champion Seattle Seahawks in a playoff‑implicated showdown. The Bears, fresh off a 30‑24 win over New England, sit 5‑2 and could rise to 6‑2 with a victory, while a loss drops them to 5‑3. Key storyline: defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons makes his debut after a Thursday trade, bringing league‑leading pressure stats. Seattle returns running backs Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet and adds guard Quenton Nelson, but its defense remains elite, allowing just 17.9 points per game. Analysts predict a close game, with scores ranging from 31‑27 to 17‑10 in favor of Chicago.
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has dazzled on the field this season—throwing for 1,020 yards, five TDs and a 105.6 passer rating in four games—but his comfort‑first cleats are costing the league a fortune. NFL rules ban visible logos on non‑partner shoes, and Williams’ Caddix cleats have led to back‑to‑back fines: $11,941 for Week 6 and a doubled $23,882 for Week 7, totalling $36,000. A new report estimates nearly 100 players also wear the unauthorised cleats, yet none have paid the fines. The controversy highlights the clash between player comfort, brand partnerships and league enforcement.
The Chicago Bears might move on from struggling veteran cornerback Jaylon Johnson at the trade deadline, even if there are financial hurdles.
Facing a 2‑5 record and a five‑game losing streak, the Philadelphia Eagles may overhaul their roster before the trade deadline. Analysts suggest moving guard Landon Dickerson to Green Bay for a 2027 fifth‑round pick, trading receiver Dontayvion Wicks and a 2027 seventh‑rounder to Kansas City for a 2027 fourth‑round pick, and shipping cornerback Riq Woolen to Chicago for a 2028 fourth‑rounder. A potential deal also looms for tight end Dallas Goedert heading to Carolina. These moves aim to free cap space, recoup draft capital, and reset a season that has dropped the Eagles out of playoff contention.
The Chicago Bears acquire All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans, trading a 2027 and 2028 first‑round pick plus a 2027 fourth‑rounder for Simmons and a 2028 fifth‑round pick. Simmons, a four‑time Pro Bowler and three‑time All‑Pro who posted 11 sacks in 15 games last season, is expected to boost a defense that lacks star power as Chicago eyes a Super Bowl window. Fans rate the trade an “A,” and his odds for Defensive Player of the Year rise to +2000, the seventh‑best. With prime‑time games and Thanksgiving/Christmas matchups ahead, Simmons could be a key factor.
The Ravens, sitting 4‑4 after a 36‑10 loss to Buffalo, face a quarterback crisis with Lamar Jackson likely out and Tyler Huntley sidelined by turf toe. Reports indicate Baltimore has approached the Chicago Bears for backup QB Tyson Bagent, who previously played under Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Bears may retain Bagent, but the Ravens need a ready‑made fit before their Week 9 Thursday Night Football game against Jacksonville. With only third‑string Joe Fagnano left on the roster, a trade could be critical.