Seahawks vs. Bears score, live updates: Seattle needs a win to keep its playoff hopes alive in the final Thursday Night Football game of the year
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Seahawks vs. Bears score, live updates: Seattle needs a win to keep its playoff hopes alive in the final Thursday Night Football game of the year

Posted on by Amelia Pressman

The Seattle Seahawks are struggling after their loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. The Seahawks now need two wins and the Rams must lose to the Cardinals this Sunday – the Rams win the division with a win over Arizona – for Seattle to clinch the NFC West crown. They’ll have to hold on Thursday night in Chicago as the Bears cap off a season full of changes that began with hype surrounding No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and ends with uncertainty over who the club’s next coach will be.

Seahawks second-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is enjoying a breakout year and could be a big contributor to keeping Seattle in contention. He averaged 100 receiving yards per game in his last seven contests and scored five touchdowns in that span, with quarterback Geno Smith entering Week 17 ranked third in the NFL in passing yards. While the Bears were in a free fall, suffering nine straight losses, Williams did an excellent job protecting the ball during that time. Yes, his 60% completion rate leaves a little to be desired, but during the losing streak he threw 10 touchdowns and zero interceptions on 306 pass attempts.

Live12 updates

  • 3-3 for Seattle after Geno Smith trips

    Geno Smith steps on Zach Charbonnet’s foot on his dropback and falls on a sack. An 8-yard loss on first down puts Seattle on the edge.

    Despite an 11-yard pass to Zach Charbonnet on second down, the Seahawks are unable to convert on third down and are forced to punt.

    Michael Dickson’s 58-yard kick pushes the Bears back to their 22 yards

  • The Bears go three-and-out

    Chicago fails to score a first down on its first drive as Caleb Williams throws incomplete on 3rd-and-5 from the Bears’ 35-yard line.

    Tory Taylor scores 48 yards and Seattle takes over at the 17.

  • Fog, then rain

    It begins to rain in Chicago as the Bears’ offense begins its opening drive.

  • Field Goal: Seahawks 3, Bears 0

    Geno Smith throws incomplete on 3rd-and-3 from Chicago’s 9-yard line, leaving the Seahawks to settle for a field goal after a strong opening drive.

    Jason Myers hits a 27-yard field goal to give Seattle a 3-0 lead.

  • The Seahawks gain yards

    Kenny McIntosh runs free up the middle for 25 yards. The Seahawks run the ball well on their opening drive.

  • Zach Charbonnet runs hard

    After Kenneth Walker’s season ended, Zach Charbonnet started as a running back for Seattle. So far, he’s run hard with 19 yards on his first three carries. Last time he got 11 points.

  • The Seahawks’ offense comes first

    Chicago won the toss and reset so the Seahawks offense will take the field first.

  • Geno Smith’s Thursday Night Record

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s outstanding second season

    In his second season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 93 receptions (seventh among NFL receivers) for 1,089 yards (fifth) and six touchdowns.

  • Caleb Williams has two games left in his rookie season

  • Seahawks QB Geno Smith is still treating his right knee

    According to Prime Video’s Kaylee Hartung, Geno Smith is still dealing with swelling around the meniscus and patella in his right knee.

  • Seahawks-Bears inactive in Week 17 TNF

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