NFL action is set to take place on 8/18/22 and it will feature Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks. The game is set to take place at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The game starts at 8:00 PM EST and should be on ESPN.
Chicago was able to pick up a surprising win in their opening preseason game. Granted, it was mainly because the Chiefs were playing second and even third string players the bulk of the game, but still it was a win. The final score in the win for the Bears came by a score of 19-14.
Bears Offense
In the game the Chicago offense used 3 quarterbacks who went a combined 15/26 for 148 yards and 2 touchdowns with no picks. However, the Bears were sacked 5 times and lost 25 yards in the game. Chicago ended up getting a total of 137 yards in the game and no touchdowns on a total of 32 carries.
Bears Defense
On the defensive side of the ball the Bears faced a total of 40 passes and allowed 26 completions. The Bears gave up 153 yards and 2 touchdowns with a pick in the game. Chicago did manage to get 4 sacks for a total of 34 yards lost. The Bears faced a total of 19 rushes and gave up only 52 yards.
Seattle did not start off on the right foot in their opening preseason game. The Seahawks allowed the Steelers to score 32 points and only managed to get 25 points. Still, the Seahawks did get some good views of what their offensive potential could be.
Seahawks Offense
The Seattle Seahawks are coming in with 2 quarterbacks used in the game, both battling for the starting position. The Seahawks ended up seeing Drew Lock and Geno Smith go a combined 21/30 for 180 yards with 2 touchdowns, both those from Lock. The Seahawks would have had more passing yards, but were sacked 3 times for a loss of 23 yards. Running the ball the Seahawks carried the ball 26 times for 159 yards and a touchdown.
Seahawks Defense
Defensively Seattle faced a total of 37 passes and allowed 26 completions while giving up 224 yards and 4 touchdowns. Seattle did end up getting 3 sacks for a loss of 27 yards. The rushing defense for Seattle was ripped apart giving up 185 yards on only 27 carries from the Steelers offense.
Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks Odds: Bears +4.5, Seahawks -4.5
Over/Under Odds: 42.5
Bears at Seahawks Pick: Seattle Seahawks -4.5, Over 42.5
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Seattle is coming off of a loss to the Steelers, but a lot of that stems from the defensive shortcomings. I do not see the Bears having as good of an offensive showing as Pittsburgh and even with the threat of Fields running it will be very difficult for the Bears offense to get going. The Seattle Seahawks offense should not have much in the way of problems against the Bears defense and with that being the case I see the Seahawks winning the game and covering, but both defenses will have some issues as the total goes on the over.
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