When the Chicago Bears’ schedule came out, their matchup with the Seattle Seahawks was arguably the biggest, and it’s certainly living up to that billing.
The game’s status as a marquee matchup in primetime is certainly helping that, as is the Seahawks’ defense of their Super Bowl championship. Add to that mix the play of Caleb Williams since his return from injury and the Bears’ pursuit of a true signature victory, and you have a recipe for a wild evening in the Pacific Northwest.
Ultimately though, the reason the game’s stakes are so high is twofold.
The season is still relatively young, but it’s never too early to start thinking about postseason contention. The Bears are currently 5-2 on the season and in pursuit of their first 6-2 start since the 2012 season, and while they would be in playoff position if the season ended today, they are already fighting a small uphill battle in terms of tiebreakers.
For example, the Bears are behind the Minnesota Vikings in a tiebreaker based on head-to-head record after losing in Week 2 to Minnesota, and they are also trailing the Detroit Lions because the Lions have a better divisional record than the Bears do.
Securing a win over the Seahawks would not only give the Bears a head-to-head edge over Seattle, but it would also improve their conference record and their strength-of-victory tiebreaker, which doesn’t come into play often but is among the worst among playoff contenders in the NFC.
Speaking of practicality, the Bears are also trying to bank as many wins as they can before the absolute gauntlet they’ll have to face down at the end of the season, as they will play a road game against the AFC-leading Buffalo Bills before finishing up with home games against the Packers and Lions and a road game against the Vikings.
Ultimately though, the game is a massive opportunity for the Bears to make a huge statement against the reigning Super Bowl champions, and to win a primetime game in an environment that is notoriously difficult to win in. The Seahawks, despite their early season struggles, are 3-1 at home this season and were a combined 8-2 there last season, with “The 12’s” providing them with one of the league’s best home-field advantages.
Also, despite the fact the Seahawks have a worse record than the Bears at 4-3, there is still plenty to be scared of. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is arguably the NFL’s most explosive playmaker, and the Bears’ secondary hasn’t exactly been covering itself in glory lately, so they may be in a tough position to try to slow him down.
What’s more, Seattle’s defense is the best in the NFL in multiple categories, including in yards allowed per game. They also are holding teams to 17.9 points per game, good for third in the league.
For the Bears, they are averaging nearly 400 yards per game on offense, good for third in the league, and they have largely been able to do so by mixing effective run and passing games. If they can establish the run against the Seahawks, it would go a long way to not only opening up lanes for Williams to throw, but also will help kill time off the clock, just the way they did in games against the Eagles last season, for example.
Amid all of that, the Bears and Seahawks will both welcome key new players into the fold, as the Seahawks will bring in Quenton Nelson to bolster their offensive line and the Bears will counter with newly acquired defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons.
Both players have the potential to be absolute game-changers for their respective teams, and they could do battle in the trenches on one of the biggest stages imaginable Monday.
If the Bears can win the game, they would have collected consecutive primetime wins over last season’s Super Bowl teams, and they’ll leave themselves in great position heading into their final game before a much-needed bye week.
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