Our defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are back at Lumen Field on ‘Monday Night Football’ this November 2, 2026, but the big news dropping right before kickoff is we’re already down a key player: offensive tackle Charles Cross has been ruled out with an ankle injury. This is a huge hit as we face the Chicago Bears in what’s shaping up to be a critical NFC showdown.
The Stakes Are High for Our Champs on Prime Time
Our Hawks, sitting second in the NFC West with a 4-3 record, are bringing a strong 3-1 home record into this game. We just rolled over Kansas City 20-3 in Week 7, showing that championship defense is still alive and well. The Bears, who are second in the NFC North at 5-2, are 2-1 on the road, so they aren’t coming to the Emerald City to just lie down. This is going to be a battle, especially with the oddsmakers tabbing us as just a 3.5-point favorite. The over/under is set at 46.5 total points.
Battle in the Trenches: Key Injuries and New Faces
While we’re missing Charles Cross, the Bears are also dealing with injuries, with running back Kyle Monangai ruled out due to thumb and toe issues. But they’re also bringing a new face to their defensive line: Jeffery Simmons, a defensive tackle who was just traded from the Titans last Thursday, is expected to debut for Chicago. You know he’s going to be fired up to make an impact against the defending champs. The Bears are coming off a 30-24 win over the New England Patriots, and their QB Caleb Williams has been putting up numbers, completing 71% of his passes for 1,020 yards and five touchdowns against just one interception in four starts. Chicago’s offense is currently eighth in the league.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: What the Model Says About This Game
If you’re into the numbers, SportsLine’s proven model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is looking at a high-scoring affair. The model is predicting the total points will go Over 46.5. And it’s not just a gut feeling, the Over has hit in seven of the last ten head-to-head matchups between our Hawks and the Bears. Remember that Dec. 26, 2021 game in Seattle? They combined for 49 points! Plus, the Over has hit in Chicago’s last two games, and it’s 3-1 in games after an eight-day or more layoff for them. Seems like we might be in for a shootout under the lights at Lumen Field.
This ‘Monday Night Football’ game is massive for our Seahawks. It’s a chance to keep pace in the NFC West and continue showing the league why we’re the defending Super Bowl champions. Despite the Charles Cross injury, it’s time to light up Lumen Field and prove why the 12s make this the toughest place to play!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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