The Chicago Bears visit the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, and the spread has already moved. Seattle opened as a 3.5-point favorite and now sits at -3 at Lumen Field. Chicago arrives at 5-2 with Caleb Williams back under center and two straight wins. Seattle is 4-3 after a 20-3 rout of Kansas City. The matchup pits the league’s top rushing offense against its No. 1 total defense. Below, we break down the current spread, the line movement, and where the public is leaning.
Last Updated: Monday, November 2, 2026
Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks Matchup Overview
Chicago enters 5-2 and chasing Minnesota in the NFC North. Ben Johnson’s team beat Atlanta 31-23 on the road and then edged New England 30-24 at home in Week 7. The Bears are 2-1 away from Soldier Field this season. Their offense ranks third in total yards and first in rushing at 154.3 yards per game. Chicago scores 25.7 points per game.
Williams has made four starts, and the results have been sharp. He is completing 71% of his passes for 1,020 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. He also enters with back-to-back 300-yard games against the Falcons and Patriots. The Bears game preview notes several roster changes. Defensive end Montez Sweat returns from a two-game suspension, and linebacker T.J. Edwards is back from a hamstring injury. Newly acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is expected to debut. However, running back Kyle Monangai is out again, and tight end Cole Kmet is lost for the season.
Seattle sits 4-3 and second in the NFC West behind San Francisco. Mike Macdonald’s group snapped a two-game skid by holding the previously unbeaten Chiefs to three points. The Seahawks are 3-1 at home. Sam Darnold starts at quarterback, but he has thrown eight interceptions, tied for the league lead. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, leads the NFL with 867 receiving yards and has eight touchdowns. The Seahawks injury report rules out left tackle Charles Cross and receiver Rashid Shaheed. Edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu is doubtful. On the plus side, running back Zach Charbonnet is set for his season debut.
Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | +3.0 (-105) | +140 | O 46.5 (-110) |
| Seahawks | -3.0 (-115) | -165 | U 46.5 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Monday, November 2, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NFL Odds – Futures – Props
Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Bears | 62% | 38% | Seahawks |
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NFL Betting Angle for Bears vs. Seahawks
The spread has moved toward Chicago. Seattle opened at -3.5 (+100) and now sits at -3 (-115). The Bears went from +3.5 (-120) to +3 (-105). On the moneyline, Seattle shortened from -185 to -165, while Chicago moved from +160 to +140. Meanwhile, the total has not budged from its 46.5 opener.
That half-point matters more than usual. Three is the most common margin in the NFL, so losing the hook changes the math on both sides. A three-point Seattle win now lands as a push rather than a Bears cover. Chicago backers, in contrast, gave up their cushion on the key number. The extra juice on Seattle at -115 suggests the market is still deciding whether the line settles at three.
Public spread money leans Chicago at 62% to 38%. That is not a lopsided split, but it lines up with the move off 3.5. Still, the moneyline split tells a different story, with 74% of those bets backing Seattle to win outright.
The case for Seattle starts with its defense. The Seahawks allow a league-low 233.9 total yards and 144.4 passing yards per game. They also give up just 17.9 points per contest, fourth-best in the league. A home crowd and momentum from the Kansas City win add to the edge. The upside for Chicago is balance and efficiency. Williams has been accurate and careful with the ball, while Darnold’s interception total hands a ball-hawking defense a clear target. Seattle is also playing without its starting left tackle against a pass rush getting Sweat and Simmons back. If Chicago protects the ball, a three-point number keeps the Bears live.
Chicago’s Ground Game Meets Seattle’s Run-Defense Streak
This game may be decided at the line of scrimmage. Chicago leads the league in rushing, and D’Andre Swift has 476 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. Seattle, however, has not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 36 straight games, the longest active streak in the NFL. Something has to give.
Monangai’s absence thins the Bears’ backfield, which puts more of the load on Swift. Johnson may lean on the pass if early runs stall. That would test a Seattle secondary that has kept every opponent this season under 180 passing yards.
The trenches carry a trade-deadline subplot as well. Seattle acquired guard Quenton Nelson from Indianapolis, and he starts at left guard. Chicago landed Simmons from Tennessee. The two met regularly as AFC South rivals, and now they could line up across from each other in Seattle. With Josh Jones filling in for Cross at left tackle, the Bears’ rebuilt front has a real chance to pressure Darnold.
Recent history points to a grind. The last meeting, on December 26, 2024, ended 6-3 in Seattle’s favor at Soldier Field. Seattle leads the all-time series 12-8. For more Week 8 NFC North context, see our Vikings vs. Lions Prediction and Best Bet breakdown.
Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA |
| When | Monday, November 2 – 8:15 PM ET |
| TV | ESPN |
NFL Bears vs. Seahawks FAQ: Monday November 2, 2026
What time does the Bears vs. Seahawks game start?
The Bears vs. Seahawks game kicks off at 8:15 PM ET on Monday, November 2, 2026. That is 7:15 PM Central in Chicago and 5:15 PM Pacific in Seattle. The game is the Week 8 edition of Monday Night Football, televised from Lumen Field.
What channel is the Bears vs. Seahawks game on?
The Bears vs. Seahawks game airs nationally on ESPN. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman call the game, with Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge also on the broadcast. Fans can also stream the game on NFL+, according to both teams’ official viewing guides.
Where are the Bears and Seahawks playing?
The Bears and Seahawks play at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Seattle is the home team for this Week 8 matchup. The Seahawks are 3-1 at Lumen Field this season, while the Bears have gone 2-1 in road games heading into Monday night.
Who won the last meeting between the Bears and Seahawks?
The Seahawks won the last meeting between these teams, 6-3, on December 26, 2024, at Soldier Field in Chicago. That Week 17 Thursday night game was a defensive struggle. Seattle also holds a 12-8 lead in the all-time series entering Monday’s game in Seattle.
What are the Bears’ and Seahawks’ records this season?
The Bears are 5-2 and the Seahawks are 4-3 entering Monday night. Chicago has won two straight, most recently beating New England 30-24. Seattle snapped a two-game losing streak with a 20-3 win over Kansas City and sits second in the NFC West behind San Francisco.