Bears Host Seahawks on Monday Night Football

The Chicago Bears host the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night in a Week 8 NFL matchup.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams leads an offense averaging 0.14 EPA per play when he is on the field — among the five most efficient in the league entering Sunday’s games. The Seahawks defense ranks third in EPA per play and is top three against both the run and the pass.

Seattle ranks second in the NFL in pass rush win rate. Chicago ranks fourth in run block win rate. These unit-level strengths will shape key sequences.

Sam Darnold entered Sunday ranked 23rd in QBR. Williams has thrown one interception in four games this season — that pick came against the Minnesota Vikings in rainy conditions.

Seattle has eight takeaways, second most in the NFL. Defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald generates pressure through stunts and disguises rather than frequent blitzing.

Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond has an open score of 71 entering Week 8 — tied for fifth-best among wide receivers and tight ends. Open score measures how often a receiver creates separation on all routes, regardless of whether targeted.

Seahawks cornerback Byron Murphy II has 3.0 sacks this season. Williams has been sacked on 8.0% of his dropbacks this season.

ESPN’s Football Power Index projects Seattle to win by 1.4 points. The betting line favors the Seahawks by three points.

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