The Chicago Bears (5-2) visit the Seattle Seahawks (4-3) for an NFC matchup on Monday Night Football at Lumen Field. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The Bears have won two straight and are 2-1 on the road, outscoring opponents 180-143 this season. Seattle is 3-1 at home and has outscored opponents 168-125 in 2026. The Seahawks enter as 3-point favorites with an over/under of 46.5 points.
Expert Analysis
CBS Sports HQ analyst Emory Hunt, who has a 132-111-2 NFL record over the past three seasons and a 28-16-1 mark on his last 45 Seahawks picks, is leaning toward the Under 46.5. Hunt notes the Under has hit in three of the last four meetings between the teams, including a combined nine points in their December 2024 matchup. The Under has also cashed in four of Chicago's last six games and in each of Seattle's last two outings.
Key Statistics
Chicago averages 22.8 points over its last four games, led by quarterback Caleb Williams with five touchdown passes in four games. Wide receiver Luther Burden has 35 receptions for 491 yards and two touchdowns. Seattle's defense ranks first in the league allowing 233.9 yards per game and fourth in points allowed at 17.9 per game. Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, acquired from the Titans last week, is active for the Bears.
Betting Outlook
Hunt has identified a crucial X-factor that makes one side of the spread a must-back, available via SportsLine. The money line lists Seattle at -170 and Chicago at +150.
