Thursday night’s primetime matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Seattle Seahawks was nothing short of a punt simulator. Six out of seven drives in the first quarter resulted in a punt, and the possessions in the second half were even sloppier. Neither team could find a way to put together a decent drive for the majority of the game. The final score read 6-3 in favor of the Seahawks, and the kickers were the only players to score for either team.
This contest finished with the fewest total points in any game this season; there also hasn’t been a game in 2024 where neither team scored 10 points. The only other game this year with zero total touchdowns came in another Thursday night game a few weeks ago, where the Rams beat the 49ers 12-6. The Jaguar’s 10-6 win in week 14 takes second place in the fewest points now.
Seattle’s Takeaways
A major focus for the Seahawks should be taking better care of the ball; they fumbled it three times Thursday night. As things stand now, Seattle is right behind the Rams in the NFC West standings. The scenario in which they squeeze into the playoffs is with a Rams loss to the Cardinals and a win in their matchup against the Rams on 1/5. Both of these outcomes are possible; there needs to be an emphasis in the days leading up to this game regarding execution and protecting the ball.
Bears Struggles
This loss was Chicago’s tenth in a row; five of these losses were decided by three points or fewer. The fans at Soldier Field made sure the team was aware of their frustration by booing and chanting Sell the team to the owners. Realistically, they are just a blocked field goal, a crazy Hail Mary, and a couple of better-managed drives away from a significantly better record. I believe that once they get a new head coach, it is possible for them to put Caleb Williams in a better position to succeed, and the Bears could have a better season.
Looking Ahead
The Seahawks will be tuned in to Saturday night’s contest between the Rams and the Cardinals, hoping for some magic from Kyler Murray. Then it’s to the film room to prep for their own matchup against Los Angeles in early January. Around that time, the Bears will take on a tough Packers squad on the road at historic Lambeau Field. Both teams will have their work cut out for them in the upcoming weeks.
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