The Bears head to Seattle for Week 8 Monday Night Football, leaning on Caleb Williams’ resurgence after a hamstring setback and hoping running back Kyle Monangai returns. Williams is projected to throw for 250‑275 yards and two TDs, backed by Rome Odunze, Luther Burden and tight end Colston Loveland. Seattle, now 4‑3, rides a fresh defensive performance against the Chiefs, but quarterback Sam Darnold’s turnover issues linger. The Seahawks’ biggest threat is Jaxon Smith‑Njigba, who has 58 catches for 867 yards and eight TDs this season. Bears coach Dennis Allen must pressure Darnold to limit Smith‑Njigba’s impact. Bold prediction: Seahawks 27, Bears 24.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who has guided Chicago to a 5‑2 start and a win over New England, storms the NFL again by refusing to hide his black Caddix cleats. After a $11,941 fine for a Week 6 branding violation, Williams says he’ll keep wearing the “science‑type” shoes, citing health and performance. Caddix CEO Jack Rasmussen will cover the fine, even though Williams has no endorsement deal. The controversy fuels debate over equipment rules as the Bears prepare to face the Seahawks on the road.
Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith‑Njigba earns his second FedEx Ground & Air Player of the Week honor after a monster Week 7 performance against the Kansas City Chiefs. He logged nine catches for 150 yards and a 28‑yard touchdown in Seattle’s 20‑3 upset, helping him lead the league with 867 receiving yards, 8 TDs and a 123.9 yards‑per‑game average through seven games. The fan‑voted award follows his Week 2 showing versus Arizona (nine catches, 155 yards, three TDs). Smith‑Njigba now joins an elite group of receivers with 100+ yards in six of their first seven games as Seattle prepares to host the Chicago Bears.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson revealed where things stand with $40 million safety Coby Bryant and his potential return.
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The Chicago Bears promoted running back Zavier Scott from the practice squad to the active roster on Oct. 27, citing the expiration of his three allowable elevations and his recent special‑teams contributions in games against Green Bay, Atlanta and New England. Scott’s move also adds depth while rookie Kyle Monangai remains sidelined with a turf‑toe injury. To make room, the Bears released defensive back Nick McCloud. The roster shuffle comes as Chicago heads into a Seattle matchup on Nov. 2, following a 30‑24 victory over the Patriots, and could see Scott’s role expand depending on Monangai’s status.
The Chicago Bears added another running back to the mix, and with Kyle Monangai not practicing yet, the star running back's injury might be more serious.
The Bears’ 5‑2 win over the Patriots on Oct. 22 sparks a deep dive into Week 7 PFN Impact Scores. Rookie QB Caleb Williams posts an 81.6 grade (8th among 26 QBs), matching the league’s second‑best passing yards (308) and ranking high in EPA and CPOE. Wideout Luther Burden III shines with a perfect 100.0 efficiency grade and league‑leading 3.19 EPA per target. Offensive tackle Darnell Wright earns elite marks in both run‑ and pass‑blocking. Defensively, linebacker D’Marco Jackson stands out at 84.8, while most starters lag, with several allowing passer ratings over 100. Kicker Cairo Santos and punter Tory Taylor rank in the top‑ten at their positions after key kicks and a 44‑yard net punt.
The Seattle Seahawks' 2024 third‑round pick Christian Haynes, the 81st overall guard from UConn, is claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens on October 28, 2026. After two years as a backup and five starts in 2026 while filling in for the injured Anthony Bradford, Haynes was released following Seattle’s trade for veteran guard Quenton Nelson. The Ravens, seeking offensive line depth, add Haynes to their roster, while Seattle reshuffles its line with Grey Zabel, Josh Jones, Beau Stephens, Bradford and Nelson ahead of a Monday night clash with the Chicago Bears.
Bears safety Coby Bryant, signed to a three‑year, $40 million deal, faces a four‑to‑six month rehab after knee surgery. Head coach Ben Johnson says Bryant is “on track” but still can’t perform change‑of‑direction drills, leaving his return window between December and February. Chicago hopes to have him back before the regular season ends, but will not rush his recovery. In his meantime, Cam Lewis fills the secondary role, ready to revert to a versatile backup once Bryant is cleared.
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is struggling in 2026, posting a 40.9 PFF grade that ranks him 96th out of 103 corners. Opposing receivers have exploited his footwork and angles, with quarterbacks completing 24‑of‑31 passes for 445 yards and a touchdown against him. A veteran NFL scout called his play "undisciplined," and head coach Ben Johnson warns the corner could be benched if he doesn't improve. With a $25 million contract and limited backup options—injured Tyrique Stevenson and rookie Malik Muhammad—the Bears face a tough decision as they aim for a Super Bowl run.
ESPN's Courtney Cronin discusses a potential Bears trade deadline move as DeForest Buckner heads to the 49ers, leaving Chicago with fewer options.
Awful Announcing releases the full Week 8 NFL broadcast roster. Highlights include the Ravens‑Bills AFC showdown on CBS (Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker) with Lamar Jackson returning, and the Vikings‑Lions NFC North clash on Fox featuring Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady. CBS’s marquee game pits the Chiefs against the Broncos with Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt, while ESPN’s Monday Night Football showcases the Bears at Seahawks with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Additional matchups and announcer lineups are detailed for Thursday’s Prime Video game and all Sunday games across CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN.
Trade deadline chatter heats up across the NFC. The Bears, after missing out on DeForest Buckner, are still hunting defensive help, while the Cardinals' OLB Josh Sweat and safety Budda Baker draw serious trade interest despite contract concerns. Los Angeles could flip Khalil Mack if the Chargers decide to move players, and the Rams are being eyed as potential buyers. Meanwhile, the Vikings, seeking line‑of‑scrimmage upgrades, see WR Jauan Jennings as a possible outbound piece. Sources from ESPN and Jordan Schultz fuel the buzz.
A.J. Brown had his third straight disappointing performance since returning from injury on Thursday night, registering just three catches for 48 yards on six targets during a 30-24 loss against the Chicago Bears.
The Chicago Bears face defending champion Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 28, 2026, and must contain Jaxon Smith‑Njigba’s record‑setting season. Smith‑Njigba leads the league with 867 receiving yards (124 per game) and is on pace for a historic 2,100‑yard year. Seattle’s defense tops the NFL, allowing just 233 yards per game, while the Bears rank 18th in pass defense and have seen cornerback Jaylon Johnson struggle. Rookie safety Dillon Thieneman, praised for clutch tackles and a recent pick‑six, emerges as the Bears’ best hope to limit Smith‑Njigba’s big plays.
The Chicago Bears missed out on DeForest Buckner, but seven potential defensive tackle trade targets could still address their needs.
The Patriots are coming off a loss to the Bears that dropped them to 4-3 before heading to Miami. And the trade deadline is Nov. 10.
The Chicago Bears are targeting Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons as a key trade deadline acquisition. Simmons, 29, boasts 46.5 sacks and 72 tackles for loss since 2019 and carries a contract of $124 million through 2029. The Titans could offload him for roughly two draft picks—likely a 2027 first‑rounder—while absorbing $14.1 million dead cap this season and $21.2 million in 2027. With the Bears already missing DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson, analysts say he would solidify a struggling defensive line, though price concerns remain amid other market options like Khalil Mack and Josh Sweat.
Field Gulls' latest SB Nation Reacts survey asks fans to predict the upcoming Seahawks‑Bears showdown on Monday night. After recent losses to the 49ers and Broncos, Seattle hopes to rebound against Chicago, whose last meeting was a 6‑3 slog. The poll pits coaches Mike Macdonald vs. Ben Johnson and highlights Caleb Williams facing Quenton Nelson, while Coby Bryant remains sidelined. Readers are invited to vote on the winner and margin—one, two, or three possessions—for either team. Results will be posted later in the week.
Ben Johnson finished fourth in last year's Coach of the Year voting. Why his case is stronger this season, and what could still take it away before Week 18.
The Chicago Bears eye a Monday Night Football comeback against the Seattle Seahawks after a crucial injury update on running back Kyle Monangai. Monangai, who has missed the past three weeks with a turf toe, is now likely to return, giving head coach Ben Johnson a boost to balance a workload shouldered by D’Andre Swift. The Bears, fresh off a 5-2 record and a win over the Patriots, rely on their strong running game, which helped them last season, to tackle a Seahawks defense that recently stifled the Chiefs. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET in Seattle.
After Cole Kmet’s season‑ending injury, the Chicago Bears are reshuffling their tight‑end corps to keep the “three‑headed monster” concept alive. Colston Loveland has surged with 13 catches for 134 yards and two scores over the past two weeks with Caleb Williams at quarterback. Rookie Sam Roush faces a larger role, while veteran practice‑squad tight end Stephen Carlson—who hasn’t caught a pass since 2020—could be promoted after coach Ben Johnson’s confidence and his history with tight‑ends coach Jim Dray. The Bears hope these moves will fill the sudden gap.
The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly demanding a high Day‑2 draft pick for veteran pass rusher Josh Sweat, who requested a trade after head coach Jonathan Gannon was fired. Sweat, under contract through 2028, posted 12 sacks in 2025 but has only two through seven games this season. Teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers are linked to a potential deal. Trading him could net valuable draft capital, yet would leave Arizona short on pass‑rush production.
The Bears’ season‑ending loss of tight end Cole Kmet to a knee injury forces head coach Ben Johnson to retool the offense. With veteran Colston Loveland now the starter and rookie Sam Roush as his sole backup, Chicago may lean on extra six‑lineman formations featuring lineman Ozzy Trapilo to share Kmet’s blocking duties while still deploying Loveland, Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze as receivers. Johnson stresses a flexible approach rather than a wholesale overhaul, hoping Roush’s growing role and the added line size keep defenses guessing as the team pushes for the final games.