**Seattle Seahawks Edge Chicago Bears 6-3 in Lackluster “Thursday Night Football” Matchup**
The Seattle Seahawks earned a narrow 6-3 victory over the Chicago Bears in a lackluster “Thursday Night Football” matchup, with both teams struggling to find any real rhythm on offense.
The Seahawks are now 9-7 on the season and will drop into the final regular-season game to determine the NFC West division winner against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night. Meanwhile, the Bears ended the game at 4-12.
The score reflected the underwhelming performance of both teams, with no touchdowns scored throughout the game. The Seahawks’ early show of promise was followed by a series of punts, and the Bears’ offense failed to make significant inroads until the fourth quarter.
The Seahawks’ first drive showed promise, reaching the Bears’ nine-yard line on a Geno Smith pass to Tyler Lockett. However, they could only manage a field goal. The Seahawks seemed to have a game plan to break through the Bears’ defense, but it ultimately fell short.
The Bears’ Caleb Williams and the offense struggled to gain any momentum, playing only 11 plays through the first three quarters. They finally showed some life in the fourth quarter, only to have a Rome Odunze touchdown invalidated due to a holding call.
The Seahawks responded with a long punt, and the Bears drove down the field. Kyler Gordon appeared to have pulled in a memorable 62-yard catch, but it was ruled that he was down on the ground, negating the touchdown. A subsequent punt sealed the Seahawks’ victory.
The Seahawks’ Geno Smith led the charge on the ground, rushing 17 times for 160 yards, while Zach Charbonnet added 15 carries for 57 yards in place of injured Kenneth Walker III. Kenny McIntosh contributed 46 yards on seven carries.
The Bears’ Williams finished 16-for-28 with 122 yards, while DJ Moore led the team with six catches for 54 yards, and DeAndre Swift contributed 53 yards on the ground and 28 via the air.
**Stat Breakdown**
* Geno Smith, Seahawks quarterback: 23 carries, 17 rushes for 160 yards
* Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks running back: 15 carries, 57 yards
* Kenny McIntosh, Seahawks running back: 7 carries, 46 yards
* Caleb Williams, Bears quarterback: 28/16, 122 yards
* DJ Moore, Bears wide receiver: 6 catches, 54 yards
* DeAndre Swift, Bears running back: 53 yards (ground) and 28 (via air)
