Bears Hit New Low After 6-3 Loss to Seahawks on Thursday Night Football
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If rock bottom had a rock bottom, the Chicago Bears would likely be there. The team dropped their 10th straight game when they lost at home to the Seattle Seahawks by a baseball score of 6-3 in front of a national audience tuned into Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams got pummeled once again. The team’s sieve of an offensive line surrendered seven sacks to a marauding, opportunistic Seahawks defense. But that’s only part of the story.
The Bears’ defense turned in a strong effort, holding Seattle’s explosive offense to a paltry 265 yards total and limiting vaunted pass catchers DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba to 42 and 32 yards, respectively.
But Bear’s offense was (once again) in hibernation, faring far worse than their opponent by mustering just 179 total yards.
While running back D’Andre Swift tallied 53 yards on 12 carries and receiver DJ Moore notched 54 yards on six receptions, no other offensive player made a meaningful contribution.
Even more alarming is that tight end Cole Kmet, who signed a four-year, $50 million contract with Chicago in 2023, did not receive a single target all game.
And besides getting obliterated by the Seahawks pass rushers, Williams looked overwhelmed. He connected on just 16 of 28 passes for just 122 yards with a quarterback rating of 24.4.
Still, Williams had a chance to send the game to overtime, at least.
He drove the Bears offense down the field, trailing 6-3 with a game-tying field goal try or a go-ahead touchdown in his sights.
But on 4th down with 20 seconds left, Williams attempted to evade Seattle’s blitz before lofting a pass in the direction of Keenan Allen. That’s when Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen leaped over him and picked the ball out of the air for a game-sealing interception.
PICKED! The Riq Woolen comes down the interception for the @Seahawks to seal it. pic.twitter.com/i01rH3XeDd
— NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2024
While Chicago is in the market for a new head coach to replace interim coach Thomas Brown, Bears fans made their feelings about the club known during and after the game.
Repeated “Sell the Team” chants could be heard over the Amazon Prime broadcast.
“SELL THE TEAM!” chants broke out from Bears fans at Soldier Field tonight.
🎥 @jacobinfante24 pic.twitter.com/ErHL3deV9X
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) December 27, 2024
With this latest loss, the Bears dropped to 4-12 after starting the season 4-2. They play the rival Green Bay Packers on Jan. 5 to mercifully end the season.
Tacuma Roeback, Managing Editor
Tacuma R. Roeback is the Managing Editor for the Chicago Defender. His journalism, non-fiction, and fiction have appeared in the Smithsonian Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tennessean, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Phoenix New Times, HipHopDX.com, Okayplayer.com, The Shadow League, SAGE: The Encyclopedia of Identity, Downstate Story, Tidal Basin Review, and Reverie: Midwest African American Literature. He is an alumnus of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Chicago State University, and Florida A&M University.
Conclusion
The Bears’ loss to the Seahawks marks their 10th consecutive defeat, leaving them with a dismal 4-12 record. The team’s struggles on offense, particularly with quarterback Caleb Williams, have been a major concern all season. The defense, on the other hand, has shown signs of improvement, but it’s not enough to salvage the season. The team’s fans are growing frustrated, with chants of “Sell the Team” echoing through Soldier Field. It’s clear that changes need to be made, starting with the hiring of a new head coach and a revamped roster.
FAQs
Q: What is the current record of the Chicago Bears?
A: 4-12
Q: Who is the quarterback of the Chicago Bears?
A: Caleb Williams
Q: How many sacks did the Seattle Seahawks defense record against the Chicago Bears?
A: 7
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: 6-3 in favor of the Seattle Seahawks
