Bears Visit Seahawks in Low-Scoring NFC Battle

The National Football Conference schedule presents a stark contrast in offensive output and defensive efficiency this week. The Chicago Bears travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks in a Monday Night Football contest. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time at Lumen Field. The game determines the standings for both teams within their respective conference divisions.

Chicago enters the game with a 5-2 overall record. The Bears have won two of their three road games this season. Their offense has outscored opponents 180 to 143 in 2026 games. Quarterback Caleb Williams has thrown five touchdown passes in four games. Wide receiver Luther Burden serves as his primary target, holding 35 receptions for 491 yards and two scores. Chicago is 2-1 against NFC opponents this season.

Seattle holds a 4-3 record and has won three of its four home games. The Seahawks have outscored opponents 168 to 125 in 2026. Their defense allows 233.9 yards per game, a figure that ranks first in the league. Opponents average 17.9 points per game against Seattle, placing the team fourth in the NFL for fewest points allowed. Seattle is 1-2 against NFC opponents this season.

Bookmakers list Seattle as a three-point favorite. The total points line is set at 46.5. SportsLine analyst Emory Hunt recommends betting the Under on this total. Hunt notes that the Under has hit in three of the last four meetings between these teams. The two teams combined for only nine points in their December 2024 matchup. The Under has also appeared in four of Chicago's last six games and both of Seattle's recent contests.

Hunt has a 132-111-2 record in NFL betting over the past three seasons. His return on investment is positive $1,075 for $100 players. He is 28-16-1 on his last 45 picks involving the Seahawks. That specific record returned $1,035 for $100 players. Hunt identifies the Seahawks' defensive structure as the key factor limiting scoring potential in this matchup.

Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is active for this game. He was acquired from the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. The player joins the Bears' roster just before the Seattle trip. His presence adds depth to a unit that has allowed the second-most points among NFL teams in recent history, though current season stats show improvement in total points allowed.

The next scheduled event for the Bears is a home game following this Monday night contest. Seattle will also return to Lumen Field for its next fixture. The outcome will affect both teams' positioning in the NFC race heading into the winter break period. The game will be broadcast nationally on Monday Night Football.