Bears beat Seahawks 34-17, extend Seattle skid

The Seahawks fell 34-17 to the Bears, dropping to 4-4 as Sam Darnold struggled under pressure, completing 17 of 34 passes for 188 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Seattle managed just 252 total yards, converted one of 11 third downs and scored on only one of four red-zone trips; its running backs combined for 52 yards. Darnold acknowledged he needed to get the ball out faster and said the offense must improve its early-down efficiency and red-zone execution. The loss and Darnold’s recent turnover issues have renewed questions about his future in Seattle, especially with a projected $44.9 million salary-cap hit in 2027. The contract gives the Seahawks options, including a trade or a release that could create significant cap savings, though no decision is assured.