SEAHAWKS STATISTICS
Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, Soldier Field, Chicago
TV: ESPN
Danny Sheridan’s line: by 3 Bears
Seahawks’ keys to victory
Seattle had a great chance to knock off the Broncos in Week 1, but its new-look defense stumbled. The Seahawks struggled with Denver’s two-headed running back duo of Royce Freeman and Phillip Lindsay, and they’ll have a similar challenge with Chicago RBs Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen. In order for Seattle to win this game, it has to keep Chicago’s backfield tandem in check, both as runners and receivers. LB Bobby Wagner is an elite defender, as is FS Earl Thomas, but they can’t do it on their own.
Bears’ keys to victory
The Bears had a win within their grasp against the Packers, but a lack of pass rush and an anemic offense in the second half spoiled the victory. The sheer dominance and remarkable comeback from QB Aaron Rodgers didn’t help. OLB Khalil Mack should play more in Week 2 and will wreak havoc on a suspect offensive line in Seattle, which doesn’t bode well for QB Russell Wilson. But as long as QB Mitchell Trubisky takes care of the football and lets the Bears defense do its job, Chicago has a great chance.
Who wins?
The Bears thrive on pressuring the quarterback and running the football, two areas in which the Seahawks struggle to counter. As a result, the Bears will win on the backs of Mack and Howard.
Bears, 24-21 Passing
Seahawks Opp. Rushing
Seahawks Opp. Scoring Seahawks Opp. Att
33 19 242 57.6 39 25 324 64.1 Att. Yds Avg Lng TD
16 32 TD 3 3
64 4.0 24 146 4.6 17 Rsh Rec Ret 0 0 Possession Avg. Total Net Yards Net Yards Rushing Avg. Per Game Net Yards Passing Avg. Per Game Possession Avg. Total Net Yards Net Yards Rushing Avg. Per Game Net Yards Passing Avg. Per Game Cmp 3 3 Yds Seahawks Opp. Bears 0 0 Cmp%
0 0 Pts 24 27 Opp. L ........... at Denver ........... 27-24 Sept. 17 .... at Chicago .... 8:15 Sept. 23 ......... Dallas ......... 4:25 Sept. 30 ..... at Arizona ..... 4:05 Oct. 7 ........ L.A. Rams ........ 4:25 Oct. 14 at Oakland (London) 1 Oct. 21 ................. Bye ................ Oct. 28 .......... at Detroit .......... 1 Nov. 4 .... L.A. Chargers .... 4:05 Nov. 11 .... at L.A. Rams .... 4:25 Nov. 15 ..... Green Bay ..... 8:20 Nov. 25 ......... at Carolina ......... 1 Dec. 2 .... San Francisco .... 8:20 Dec. 10 ..... Minnesota ..... 8:15 Dec. 16 ..... at San Fran ...... 4:05 Dec. 23 ..... Kansas City ..... 8:20 Dec. 30 ........ Arizona ........ 4:25 Yds/ Att TD Int
7.3 3 2 8.3 3 3 Receiving Rec. Lng
66 43 Yds
3/3 3/3
Total First Downs Rushing
3rd Down Pct. 4th Down/Att. 4th Down Pct. Penalties/Yards
2/2 3/3
Total First Downs Rushing
3rd Down Pct. 4th Down/Att. 4th Down Pct. Penalties/Yards Sack/ Lost
6/56 92.7 1/5 84.2 Avg Lng TD
1/2 6 2/2 9 Seahawks Opp.
3/3 1/1 Bears Rtg
11 6 Opp. L ..... at Green Bay ..... 24-23 Sept. 17 ..... Seattle ..... 8:15 Sept. 23 ...at Arizona ...4:25 Sept. 30 ..... Tampa Bay ..... 1 Oct. 7 ............... Bye ............... Oct. 14 ........ at Miami ........ 1 Oct. 21 .... New England .... 1 Oct. 28 ........ N.Y. Jets ........ 1 Nov. 4 ........ at Buffalo ........ 1 Nov. 11 ......... Detroit ......... 1 Nov. 18 ...... Minnesota ...... 1 Nov.22..atDetroit..12:30 Dec. 2 ..... at N.Y. Giants ..... 1 Dec. 9 ........ L.A. Rams ........ 1 Dec. 16 ...... Green Bay ...... 1 Dec. 23 ..at San Fran. .. 4:05 Dec. 30 ...at Minnesota ... 1