WINNER: Seattle’s Running Game
Seattle’s running game did its part to win on the margins, with Zach Charbonnet leading the way with 57 yards on 15 rushes, and backup Kenny McIntosh coming up big with 46 yards on seven attempts, pioneered by a 25-yarder. Quarterback Geno Smith added 19 yards on three carries, making it 122 total yards on 25 attempts for Seattle on the night.
LOSER: Caleb Williams, Bears
The game fell on the shoulders of Williams for a chance to win at home, and he failed to deliver. On a 4th-and-10, Williams felt immediate pressure on a blitz and lofted up a ball toward Keenan Allen. But Riq Woolen soared over Allen and brought down the pick. Williams completed 16 of 28 passes for 122 yards, no touchdowns, and the pick, and took seven sacks.
WINNER: Kickers
Having a good kicker is extremely important, and both Seattle’s Jason Myers and Chicago’s Cairo Santos earned their paycheck, making all their attempts. Myers made both his attempts, the longest being from 50 yards, while Santos made his lone attempt from 42 yards.
LOSER: Seattle’s Playoff Outlook
A win is a win, but how those wins are earned could go a long way in predicting playoff chances. Seattle entered the game needing a win to put pressure on the 9-6 Los Angeles Rams, but this showing will likely not improve confidence levels much moving forward. The team needs the Rams to lose to the already-eliminated Arizona Cardinals on Sunday to set up a blockbuster NFC West title match in Week 18.
CONCLUSION
The Seattle Seahawks won a lackluster 6-3 game against the Chicago Bears, but the victory will do little to boost their playoff chances. The team’s running game was the difference-maker, but the performance of quarterback Geno Smith was underwhelming. The game fell on the shoulders of Bears’ quarterback Caleb Williams, who failed to deliver a game-winning drive.
FAQS
Q: How did the Seattle Seahawks win the game?
A: The Seahawks won the game through their running game, which accumulated 122 total yards on 25 attempts.
Q: How did Caleb Williams perform?
A: Caleb Williams completed 16 of 28 passes for 122 yards, no touchdowns, and one pick, and took seven sacks.
Q: Why is the playoff outlook for the Seattle Seahawks uncertain?
A: The Seahawks’ win is not confidence-boosting, and they need the Los Angeles Rams to lose to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday to set up a blockbuster NFC West title match in Week 18.
