Week 8 ends in Seattle. The Chicago Bears (5-2) visit the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks (4-3) on Monday Night Football. Both teams made big trades this week, so new faces could be in the lineup.
How to watch Bears vs. Seahawks
| Date | Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:15 pm ET / 7:15 pm CT / 5:15 pm PT |
| Stadium | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| TV | ESPN |
| Streaming | ESPN app, NFL+ (phones and tablets), and live-TV services that carry ESPN |
| Radio | ESPN 1000 (Chicago) |
Outside the US: kickoff is 6:45 am Tuesday in Sri Lanka and India, and 1:15 am Tuesday in the UK. NFL Game Pass on DAZN usually shows the game live. More options: how to watch NFL games this week.
Odds
| Line | Early odds (Covers) |
|---|---|
| Spread | Seahawks -3.5 |
| Total (over/under) | 46.5 |
Odds change through the week, so check your sportsbook before kickoff.
New faces after big trades
- Bears: Chicago gave up two first-round picks for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons on Oct. 29. He could make his Bears debut on Monday if he is cleared in time. Trade details.
- Seahawks: Seattle traded for eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson on Oct. 27 to fix its interior line. Trade details.
Both deals are in our NFL trade tracker.
Three things to watch
1. Chicago’s pass rush vs. Sam Darnold
The Bears are fourth in the NFL in pressure rate, with 19 sacks and 10 takeaways, according to Covers. Seattle QB Sam Darnold has faced the most pressure of any quarterback this season, and four of his eight interceptions came under pressure. Adding Simmons could make this even harder for Seattle.
2. Can Chicago stop the run?
The Bears’ weakness is run defense. They rank 26th in Run Defense DVOA and allow 4.4 yards per carry. Seattle expects running back Zach Charbonnet back, but the Seahawks are averaging under 4 yards per run and lost left tackle Charles Cross to an ankle injury.
3. Caleb Williams vs. a stingy defense
Caleb Williams is healthier after a hamstring injury. Seattle gives up the fewest explosive passes in the league, so Chicago may need long drives. Bears coach Ben Johnson had success against Mike Macdonald’s defense in 2024, when he was Detroit’s offensive coordinator.
Why it matters
A Bears win would move them to 6-2 and keep them near the top of the NFC. A Seattle win would get the champions to 5-3. See where both teams stand in the NFL playoff picture.
Catch up on the rest of the week: Week 8 schedule and Week 8 power rankings.
Sources: Covers – Bears vs. Seahawks odds and picks, FOX 32 Chicago – how to watch, Tennessee Titans – Simmons trade.
