The Seattle Seahawks (4-3) host the Chicago Bears (5-2) on Monday Night Football to close Week 8, with kickoff set for 8:15 p.m. ET at Lumen Field. Both teams enter on primetime victories: Seattle dominated the Chiefs 20-3, while Chicago edged the Patriots 30-24.
Odds and betting lines
Seattle is a 3-point home favorite with an over/under of 46.5. Bears running back D'Andre Swift and Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba are each listed at -110 to score a touchdown.
Injury updates
Bears running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) and Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (knee) are inactive.
Team trends
Seattle ranks first in total defense through seven weeks and second in points per drive allowed (1.45). Chicago leads the NFL in rushing offense and third-down defense (26.1%). Quarterback Caleb Williams has thrown for 300-plus yards with no turnovers in back-to-back wins since returning from a hamstring injury.
Expert picks
SportsLine NFL expert Larry Hartstein favors the Seahawks -3, citing their defensive performance against Kansas City and the return of Nick Emmanwori. Prop expert Megan Shoup recommends Jaxon Smith-Njigba over 29.5 yards on his longest reception, noting he has cleared that mark in five of seven games and faces a Bears defense allowing the most yards per reception to wide receivers (15.85).
