Bears beat Seahawks 34-17, improve to 6-2

The Chicago Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night, improving to 6-2 and moving within a half-game of the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings. Seattle fell to 4-4, tied with the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West. Chicago took an early lead with an 80-yard opening drive capped by Caleb Williams’ one-yard touchdown pass to Luther Burden III. After two three-and-outs, the Bears’ offense found its rhythm. Williams completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown, without an interception. The 34 points were the most Seattle had allowed this season. Running back D’Andre Swift scored three rushing touchdowns and gained 61 yards on 25 carries. The Bears finished with 363 yards of offense, according to game statistics reported after the matchup. Williams’ passing total was the most any quarterback had recorded against Seattle this season. Jeffery Simmons made his Bears debut after joining Chicago in a trade from the Tennessee Titans. He recorded six combined tackles, including a sack and two tackles for loss. Chicago’s defense also sacked Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold three times and intercepted one of his passes. James Lynch made the interception after...