Seahawks favored to beat Bears as defense leads league
Seattle ranks first in yards allowed, while Chicago's offense has surged since the quarterback's return.
By Fatima Saleh ·
The Seattle Seahawks hold the NFL's number one defense, allowing 233.9 yards per game. This statistic anchors Monday night's matchup against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field. The Seahawks are a three-point favorite in the betting markets. The season marks the second straight year Seattle's unit leads the league in this metric. They also rank fourth in points allowed, averaging 17.9 per contest.
The Bears arrive with a 5-2 record, having won two straight games. These victories occurred after quarterback Caleb Williams returned from a three-game absence. In those two wins over Atlanta and New England, Williams threw for 613 yards. The Bears currently rank third in total yards, averaging 390.7 per game. They place eighth in scoring, averaging 25.7 points.
Seattle sits at 4-3 with a stingy defensive identity. The Seahawks handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss of the season. In that game, they limited Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III to a minimal impact. The offensive connection between Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba has produced strong results for the visitors.
The Pro Picks column from La Voz de Houston favors the Seahawks to win 24-20. This prediction follows a Thursday night victory where the Green Bay Packers beat the Carolina Panthers 27-19. The column maintains a 9-5 record straight up in the most recent week. Against the spread, the record stands at 11-2-1 for that period.
Other notable matchups on the slate include the Minnesota Vikings visiting the Detroit Lions. The Vikings are 6-0, the only undefeated team in the league. The Lions rank second in scoring at 30.7 points per game. Jared Goff has thrown 14 touchdowns without an interception in his current run.
The Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos, with Kansas City listed as a 1.5-point favorite. The Chiefs lost to Seattle in Week 1 of this cycle. Denver has not played up to expectations defensively, though they may have Pat Surtain II back from injury. The Chiefs routed the Broncos in their previous meeting.
The Philadelphia Eagles face the Washington Commanders, a rematch of the NFC championship game from 21 months ago. Philadelphia is 2-5, while Washington is 1-4. The Commanders rank last in the NFL in third-down conversions. Jayden Daniels will play without top target Terry McLaurin.
The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Indianapolis Colts, with Jacksonville favored by 10 points. The Jaguars have won 10 straight meetings in Jacksonville. Trevor Lawrence has thrown 14 touchdowns and four interceptions. The Colts are trading veterans to stockpile draft picks for 2027.
The New England Patriots visit the Miami Dolphins, with New England favored by 6.5 points. Drake Maye has thrown 12 touchdowns and two interceptions in his last four games. The Patriots lost to Chicago on Thursday night, snapping a three-game winning streak. The Dolphins are 1-6 and have not been competitive recently.
The Los Angeles Rams host the Chargers, with the Rams favored by 6.5 points. Matthew Stafford has posted a passer rating above 111 in three consecutive games. The Chargers are 0-6 and rank last in scoring under first-year coordinator Mike McDaniel. Justin Herbert and the offense have struggled to find consistency.
