Chicago owns the halftime edge, but Seattle’s second-quarter touchdown has kept the contest tight.
Chicago opened with a Caleb Williams touchdown pass and carries a 13-9 lead into halftime. Williams has completed 17 of 25 passes for 165 yards, while the Bears have outgained Seattle 208-114 and held the ball for 19:26. Sam Darnold’s touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba fueled Seattle’s second-quarter response; Smith-Njigba has 92 receiving yards on four catches. Chicago has 11 first downs to Seattle’s six, and neither team has turned the ball over. After the break, watch whether Seattle can improve on 1-for-6 on third down and slow Williams, while the Bears look to protect their possession advantage.
Key Performers
Caleb Williams, CHI: 17/25, 165 passing yards, 1 TD Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA: 4 receptions, 92 yards, 1 TD Sam Darnold, SEA: 7/15, 94 passing yards, 1 TD