The Seahawks took a brutal 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday night, and man, does that one sting deep. Caleb Williams absolutely tore us up, showing off exactly why he’s got that hype, especially when our defense was supposed to be the “tough test” the Bears were bracing for. Chicago, now 5-2, rolled into this game needing to prove they could beat a top-tier opponent, and they sure did, even if it was against our beloved Hawks.
Our ‘Healthy’ Backfield Couldn’t Stop the Bleeding
Leading into this game, there was so much buzz around our running backs, and rightfully so! We were told we had a major advantage with Zach Charbonnet expected to make his season debut after that ACL injury, and rookie Jadarian Price was activated for the game too. Coach Mike Macdonald even released Robert Henry Jr. to clear a spot for Price on the active roster, emphasizing how serious he was about getting these guys on the field. Macdonald talked about having a clear strategy for both players, saying, “We have a plan for Zach and with JD.” He praised their versatility, noting that “He can run all the different types of runs and all the different types of situations, and his pass protection has been excellent since he’s been here.” The whole idea was for our run game to control the clock and keep Williams off the field. Well, that plan evaporated pretty quickly. We ended up taking a 17-point loss, so clearly, we didn’t control the clock enough, and Williams was very much on the field, making plays.
Caleb Williams Ran Wild, and Our ‘Top Defense’ Had No Answers
Everyone was talking about how our defense was going to slow down Williams’ legs and arm, and how the Bears were confronting “one of the top defenses in football.” Fox News even highlighted that the Bears had to prove they could win against a top-tier opponent. The pre-game chatter was all about how Williams would need to use both his arms and legs, and if he stayed in the pocket too long, the pressure would mount because we have players who can rush the passer and stop the run. Except, when the final buzzer sounded, the scoreboard showed 34 points for Chicago. That just doesn’t sound like a defense that slowed anyone down, does it? The pressure didn’t mount enough, and Williams clearly utilized both his arm and his legs to shred us. Yeah, we had some injury concerns, with Charles Cross at left tackle and our versatile playmaker Rashid Shaheed both ruled out. But the source said even with those losses, we had enough talent to challenge a 5-2 team. Tonight, we didn’t. The Bears were supposed to find a way to stop our run first, but Williams simply needed to make plays early to set the tone, and he did exactly that.
Man, this one hurts. We desperately needed to bounce back, and instead, we got punched in the mouth. Caleb Williams and the Bears? They’re off to face Tampa Bay on Sunday night at Soldier Field, probably feeling pretty good after this one. As for us, we gotta figure out how to put this behind us and find some answers fast. This team has more fight in them than what we saw out there tonight. We have to believe that, right?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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