Chicago, Mack rise to occasion

CHICAGO — Khalil Mack had one of six sacks against Russell Wilson, Prince Amukamara returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown and the Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-17 Monday night to give coach Matt Nagy his first career victory.

Mack sprinted out of the tunnel to a neat ovation prior to his first appearance at Soldier Field since a blockbuster trade from Oakland just over two weeks ago. That deal happened after he held out the entire offseason and preseason seeking a contract extension from the Raiders rather than play under the final year of his rookie contract. Chicago gave him a six-year, $141 million extension that guarantees $90 million — the richest deal ever for an NFL defensive player.

Mack also had the crowd roaring with a strip sack in the first half, smacking the ball out of Wilson’s hand as he wound up to pass, and he consistently pressured the quarterback. It was more of the same from last week, when he had a stripsack and interception return for a TD at Green Bay, except there was one key difference.

The Bears came out on top after blowing a 20point lead against a hobbled Aaron Rodgers in a loss to the Packers.

“That’s a great feeling,” Mack said. “We took it over the top.”

The Seahawks (0-2) lost for just the second time in nine Monday night games under coach Pete Carroll.

“We’re still a work in progress,” he said.