Who Won Monday Night Football? Bears 34, Seahawks 17

Who won Monday Night Football? The Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Bears moved to 6-2, and the Seahawks fell to 4-4.

Caleb Williams threw for 247 yards and one touchdown, and D’Andre Swift ran for three touchdowns. The Bears led from start to finish and beat the defending Super Bowl champions on the road in prime time.

This page gives the full score, the score by quarter, the player stats, the turning points, and the full 2026 Monday Night Football schedule. It also tells you who plays next Monday night and how to watch.

This hub was updated on November 6, 2026. Monday Night Football is played every week, so the answer on this page changes after every Monday game. The next update comes after Monday, November 9, 2026.

Who Won Monday Night Football Last Night?

The Chicago Bears won Monday Night Football on Monday, November 2, 2026. They beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. The game kicked off at 8:15 PM ET and was shown on ESPN.

The game was played at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks were the defending Super Bowl champions, and they were playing at home in front of their famous 12th Man crowd. The Bears still won by 17 points.

Chicago led wire to wire. The Bears scored first, led 13-9 at halftime, and pulled away with 14 points in the fourth quarter. Seattle cut the lead to three points early in the fourth quarter, but Chicago answered with two late touchdowns.

Final Score: Bears 34, Seahawks 17

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Chicago Bears	7	6	7	14	34
Seattle Seahawks	0	9	0	8	17

The Bears scored in every quarter, while the Seahawks were shut out in the first and third quarters. Chicago’s 14 fourth quarter points were the most by either team in any quarter of the game.

Seattle scored 9 points in the second quarter, which was their best quarter. A 27-yard field goal, a 43-yard touchdown pass and a missed extra point made up the 9 points. Chicago still led 13-9 at halftime.

Scoring Summary

Quarter	Time	Play	Score
1st	5:25 left	Caleb Williams 1-yard TD pass to Luther Burden III	Bears 7, Seahawks 0
2nd	Early	Jason Myers 27-yard field goal	Bears 7, Seahawks 3
2nd	Not reported	Cairo Santos 44-yard field goal	Bears 10, Seahawks 3
2nd	Not reported	Cairo Santos 38-yard field goal	Bears 13, Seahawks 3
2nd	0:30 left	Sam Darnold 43-yard TD pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, extra point missed	Bears 13, Seahawks 9
3rd	Not reported	D’Andre Swift 1-yard TD run	Bears 20, Seahawks 9
4th	11:46 left	Sam Darnold 7-yard TD pass to Cooper Kupp, 2-point conversion good	Bears 20, Seahawks 17
4th	Not reported	D’Andre Swift 5-yard TD run	Bears 27, Seahawks 17
4th	4:41 left	D’Andre Swift 5-yard TD run	Bears 34, Seahawks 17

All four Chicago touchdowns came inside the 5-yard line. Three were Swift runs from 1 yard and 5 yards out, and one was a 1-yard pass to Burden. The Bears finished their drives when they reached the red zone.

Seattle’s two touchdowns both came through the air. Darnold threw a 43-yard touchdown to Smith-Njigba before halftime and a 7-yard touchdown to Kupp in the fourth quarter. The Seahawks never scored a rushing touchdown.

Game Facts at a Glance

Fact	Detail
Date	Monday, November 2, 2026
Week	Week 8
Venue	Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
Kickoff	8:15 PM ET
TV	ESPN and ABC
Winner	Chicago Bears
Final score	Bears 34, Seahawks 17
Bears record after the game	6-2
Seahawks record after the game	4-4
Total points	51
Attendance	Not reported in research

The game was shown on ESPN and ABC, according to the Bears Wire live blog. Monday Night Football has aired on ESPN since 2006, and selected games also air on ABC.

The Bears won their third game in a row with this victory. It was also their second straight prime-time win over a team that played in the Super Bowl last season, after beating the New England Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football in Week 7.

How the Bears Beat the Seahawks 34-17

Chicago won this game with ball control, red zone finishing and defense. The Bears held the ball for long drives, scored touchdowns instead of field goals near the goal line, and held Seattle to 252 total yards. All three phases worked together.

The Bears gained 363 total yards, with 247 passing yards and 146 rushing yards. Seattle gained only 252 total yards, which was only one yard more than their season low. Chicago outgained Seattle by 111 yards.

The 17-Play Opening Drive That Set the Tone

Chicago forced a Seattle three-and-out on the first possession of the game. The Bears defense stopped the Seahawks quickly and gave the ball to Caleb Williams with good field position.

Williams then led a 17-play, 80-yard drive that took 8 minutes and 32 seconds off the clock. It ended with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Luther Burden III with 5:25 left in the first quarter.

The 17-play touchdown drive was the most plays against Seattle on a touchdown drive in 10 years, according to NFL Research. It also broke a streak, because Seattle had not allowed an opening-drive touchdown in its previous 16 games.

The drive quieted the Lumen Field crowd right away. Seattle’s home crowd is one of the loudest in the NFL, but an 8-minute drive takes the noise out of the stadium and puts the road team in control.

D’Andre Swift’s Three Touchdowns

D’Andre Swift scored three rushing touchdowns, all from short yardage. He scored from 1 yard in the third quarter to make it 20-9, then scored twice from 5 yards in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

Swift carried the ball 27 times for 69 yards and added 2 catches for 10 yards. His yardage total was modest, but his three touchdowns were the difference in a game where both teams moved the ball in small pieces.

Swift’s third touchdown came with 4:41 left and made the score 34-17. It was set up by a James Lynch interception return to the Seattle 6-yard line. Four plays later, Swift scored from 5 yards out.

Three rushing touchdowns in one game is a hat trick for a running back. Swift’s three scores gave him 10 touchdowns for the season at that point, according to the Chicago Bears highlights coverage.

The Fourth Quarter Turning Points

Seattle cut the lead to 20-17 early in the fourth quarter and had all the momentum. The Seahawks had just scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion, and the crowd was back in the game. Then three plays changed everything.

First, Austin Booker blocked a 33-yard Jason Myers field goal try in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. The block kept Seattle from closing the gap to 20-12 and kept the Bears’ lead at 11 points.

Second, a delay of game penalty hurt Seattle on a key drive. On third-and-4 from the Seattle 39, Swift was stopped for a loss, but the play clock had already run out and Seattle was called for delay of game. The penalty gave Chicago new life.

Third, Kalif Raymond turned a quick pass into a 39-yard gain to the Seattle 5-yard line. Williams threw a backward pass to Raymond, who split the Seahawks defense and ran down to the 5. Swift scored on the next play to make it 27-17.

Fourth, Booker tipped a Darnold pass on Seattle’s next drive, and James Lynch intercepted it and returned it to the Seattle 6-yard line. Swift scored four plays later to make it 34-17 with 4:41 left, and the game was over.

Seattle’s comeback also survived a wiped-out interception. Cam Lewis intercepted Darnold in the end zone, but a defensive holding penalty on Clark Phillips III wiped it out. Two plays later, Darnold hit Cooper Kupp for the touchdown that made it 20-17.

DeMarcus Lawrence forced and recovered a Colston Loveland fumble at the Chicago 25-yard line to start Seattle’s comeback drive. The takeaway gave Seattle a short field, and the Seahawks scored from it.

Bears vs Seahawks Player Stats

Caleb Williams was the best quarterback on the field. He completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and one touchdown, with no turnovers and only one sack. His passer rating was 101.0.

Williams was the first quarterback all season to throw for more than 200 yards against the Seattle defense. Seattle had been allowing only 144.4 passing yards per game, and no previous quarterback had gone over 176 yards against them.

Passing Stats

Player	Team	Completions / Attempts	Yards	Touchdowns	Interceptions	Rating
Caleb Williams	Bears	24 / 34	247	1	0	101.0
Sam Darnold	Seahawks	17 / 34	188	2	1	Not reported

Williams completed 70.6 percent of his passes, while Darnold completed exactly 50 percent. The gap in accuracy showed all night, because Williams kept drives alive and Darnold kept putting Seattle in third-and-long.

Darnold was sacked three times and threw one interception. The interception came in the fourth quarter, when Booker tipped his pass and Lynch caught it. That turnover set up Swift’s final touchdown.

Next Gen Stats showed Williams was sharp on play action. He completed 10 of his 15 play-action pass attempts for 109 yards and one touchdown. Play action worked because Swift kept Seattle’s linebackers honest.

Rushing Stats

Player	Team	Carries	Yards	Touchdowns
D’Andre Swift	Bears	27	69	3
Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price	Seahawks	16 combined	52 combined	0
Sam Darnold	Seahawks	2	20	0
Caleb Williams	Bears	2	1	0

Seattle’s running backs were held to 52 yards on 16 carries in their return from injuries. Charbonnet and Price ran into a wall all night, and the Seahawks could not use the run to set up play action.

Swift averaged only 2.6 yards per carry, but his volume mattered. Twenty-seven carries kept the clock moving and kept Seattle’s offense on the sideline. His three short touchdowns were the payoff.

Receiving Stats

Player	Team	Catches	Yards	Touchdowns
Jaxon Smith-Njigba	Seahawks	6	118	1
Rome Odunze	Bears	4	87	0
Colston Loveland	Bears	7	65	0
Luther Burden III	Bears	7	56	1
Cooper Kupp	Seahawks	Not reported	Not reported	1

Jaxon Smith-Njigba was Seattle’s only bright spot on offense. He caught 6 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown, including a 43-yard score just before halftime. He almost reached 1,000 receiving yards for the season in this game.

Chicago spread the ball around. Loveland led the Bears with 7 catches for 65 yards, Burden added 7 catches for 56 yards and a touchdown, and Odunze had 4 catches for 87 yards. No single Bear dominated, which made the offense hard to stop.

Burden’s touchdown was the first of the game and capped the 17-play opening drive. He was targeted 9 times and caught 7 passes, which made him Williams’ most reliable target on third down.

Jeffery Simmons Makes an Instant Impact

Jeffery Simmons played his first game as a Bear on Monday night, only days after a trade with the Tennessee Titans. The Bears traded two first-round picks for him the previous week, which was a huge price for a defensive tackle.

Simmons had 6 tackles, a sack and a pass defensed in his debut, according to the team. He ran out of the tunnel in a new uniform with orange sleeves and a wide smile, and he played like a man who knew the moment mattered.

Simmons and Devin Bush dropped Zach Charbonnet for a 6-yard loss that forced Seattle to settle for its first field goal. The play showed what Simmons adds: a run stopper who also pushes the pocket on passing downs.

The Associated Press named Simmons and Williams as the leaders of the win. A new player making that kind of impact in his first game is rare, and it justified the trade cost in one night.

Team Stats Comparison

Stat	Bears	Seahawks
Total yards	363	252
Passing yards	247	188
Rushing yards	146	64
Third down conversions	Not reported	1 of 11
Three-and-outs forced	5	Not reported
Turnovers forced	1 (Lynch interception)	1 (Lawrence fumble recovery)
Sacks	3	1
First downs on first five possessions (Seattle)	Not reported	3

Seattle converted only 1 of 11 third downs. That number tells the story of the game. The Seahawks could not stay on the field, and their defense spent too much time chasing the Bears.

Chicago’s defense forced five three-and-outs. Seattle had only three first downs on its first five possessions. The Bears defense set the tone early and never let Seattle find a rhythm.

Seattle’s 252 total yards was one of their worst outputs of the season. The Seahawks are one of only three teams in the past 20 seasons to allow 301 or fewer yards in each of their first seven games, yet their own offense managed only 252 yards in this one.

For the full play by play and the complete box score, see the WhatTrendz recap of Bears 34, Seahawks 17. It carries the quarter-by-quarter score table and the full player stat lines. The Bleacher Report game page for Bears vs Seahawks also carries the scoring summary and the final box score.

Monday Night Football Results 2026: Full Season Table

There are 17 Monday Night Football games in the 2026 season. Eight have been played and nine are still to come. Every game kicks off at 8:15 PM ET and airs on ESPN.

Week	Date	Matchup	Venue	Result
1	Mon, Sep 14	Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs	Arrowhead Stadium	Chiefs won 31-10
2	Mon, Sep 21	New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams	SoFi Stadium	Rams won 28-6
3	Mon, Sep 28	Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears	Soldier Field	Bears won 27-7
4	Mon, Oct 5	Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints	Caesars Superdome	Falcons won 45-24
5	Mon, Oct 12	Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams	SoFi Stadium	Bills won 37-34
6	Mon, Oct 19	Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers	Levi’s Stadium	49ers won 23-17
7	Mon, Oct 26	Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles	Lincoln Financial Field	Cowboys won 38-21
8	Mon, Nov 2	Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks	Lumen Field	Bears won 34-17

Home teams have won 5 of the 8 games played so far. The road winners were Atlanta at New Orleans, Buffalo at Los Angeles and Chicago at Seattle. The Bears have played in two Monday Night Football games already and won both.

The 8 games played so far produced 399 total points, an average of 49.9 points per game. The highest scoring game was Atlanta’s 45-24 win at New Orleans with 69 points. The lowest scoring game was the Rams’ 28-6 win over the Giants with 34 points.

Upcoming Monday Night Football Games

Week	Date	Matchup	Venue	TV
9	Mon, Nov 9	Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings	U.S. Bank Stadium	ESPN
10	Mon, Nov 16	Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens	M&T Bank Stadium	ESPN
11	Mon, Nov 23	Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders	Northwest Stadium	ESPN
12	Mon, Nov 30	Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Raymond James Stadium	ESPN
13	Mon, Dec 7	Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks	Lumen Field	ESPN
14	Mon, Dec 14	Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars	EverBank Stadium	ESPN
15	Mon, Dec 21	New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs	Arrowhead Stadium	ESPN
16	Mon, Dec 28	New York Giants at Detroit Lions	Ford Field	ESPN
17	Mon, Jan 4	Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers	Lambeau Field	ESPN

Nine Monday Night Football games are still to come, running through January 4, 2027. The last game of the season is Houston at Green Bay at Lambeau Field, which could decide playoff seeding in the final week.

For the full schedule with kickoff times in every time zone, see the Monday Night Football schedule 2026 page. It lists all 17 games with dates, venues, TV channels and results.

Who Plays Monday Night Football Next Week?

The Buffalo Bills play the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football next week. The game is on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 8:15 PM ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It airs on ESPN.

Buffalo already played on Monday Night Football this season and won 37-34 at the Los Angeles Rams on October 12. Minnesota has not played on Monday night yet this season, so this is their first Monday Night Football game of 2026.

Kickoff Times in Every US Time Zone

Time Zone	Kickoff
Eastern Time	8:15 PM Monday
Central Time	7:15 PM Monday
Mountain Time	6:15 PM Monday
Pacific Time	5:15 PM Monday
UK time	1:15 AM Tuesday

Every Monday Night Football game kicks off at 8:15 PM ET. That time has been the standard for years, and it lets the game finish before midnight on the East Coast on most nights.

There is no Monday Night Football game on a bye week gap. The schedule runs every Monday from September 14 through January 4, with one game each week. Week 9 is the next game after the Bears Seahawks result.

What the Win Means: Standings and Playoff Picture

The Bears moved to 6-2 with the win, which is their best start since 2012. They slid into second place in the NFC North division after the win, behind the Minnesota Vikings. Chicago is now a real factor in the NFC playoff race.

The Bears have won three games in a row. They beat the Patriots on Thursday night in Week 7, then beat the Seahawks on Monday night in Week 8. Two straight prime-time wins over last season’s Super Bowl teams is a statement to the rest of the league.

Chicago’s 34-17 win was their fourth double-digit victory of the season, the most by any NFL team in 2026, according to Bleacher Report. The Bears are not just winning close games. They are beating good teams by big margins.

It was also Chicago’s largest prime-time road victory over a team above .500 since a 38-20 win over the Giants in 2006, the year the Bears advanced to the Super Bowl. That comparison shows how rare a road win like this is for Chicago.

Bears 6-2 in the NFC North

Team	Record after Week 8	Note
Minnesota Vikings	Above Chicago	Bears sit second in the division
Chicago Bears	6-2	Best start since 2012, three straight wins
Other NFC North teams	Not reported in research	Check the live standings on game day

Second place in the NFC North keeps Chicago in the playoff hunt with nine games left. The Bears still play the Vikings, which means they control their own path to the division title if they keep winning.

The Bears host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next on Sunday Night Football on November 8 at Soldier Field. Tampa Bay just beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 without completing a single pass all game, according to Yardbarker, so the Bucs are a strange and dangerous opponent.

Seahawks 4-4 in the NFC West

The Seahawks fell to 4-4 with the loss. They have now lost three of their last four games, and they are looking up at the NFC playoff standings instead of leading them. The defending champions cannot afford many more slip-ups.

Seattle has scored only 12.3 points per game over its last three games, while giving up 22.7 points per game in that stretch. The offense has gone cold at the worst time, and the defense cannot keep bailing it out.

Seattle’s next game is at home against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. A win there would steady the season, but another loss would drop the Seahawks below .500 at the midpoint of the year.

The loss ended Seattle’s 30-game streak of not losing by more than four points in the regular season and playoffs. That was the fourth longest such streak for any team in the Super Bowl era. It was Seattle’s first loss by more than four points since a 30-13 defeat to the Green Bay Packers on December 15, 2024.

What the Coaches Said

Bears head coach Ben Johnson did not pretend there were no problems, even after a dominant 34-17 win. He stressed on Wednesday that complacency is not taking hold in the locker room after the win over the defending champions at Lumen Field.

Johnson is preparing his team for the Buccaneers as a trap game. Tampa Bay has won its last two games in a row after a 1-5 start, and Johnson knows a letdown after a big prime-time win is the classic trap.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald did not make excuses. He said after the game, “I mean, we got beat, and, um, not no other way to sugarcoat it. I think when you look at the things that it takes to win in our league, we didn’t do those things, and they did. So credit to them.”

Macdonald’s honesty matched the film. Seattle went 1 of 11 on third down, gave up a blocked field goal, committed a costly delay of game, and threw a late interception. The Seahawks beat themselves as much as the Bears beat them.

Monday Night Football TV Ratings and Records

The Bears Seahawks game drew 16.4 million viewers, according to USA TODAY. That was the most-watched ESPN-only Monday Night Football game since November 2019, a span of 76 games airing on ESPN.

Big ratings follow big matchups. The game featured the defending Super Bowl champions at home against a 5-2 Bears team on a prime-time winning streak. The audience showed up, and the Bears gave them a statement win.

Chicago scored the most points against Seattle this season, with 34. The Seahawks had the league’s best defense by yards allowed, and the Bears still put up 363 total yards and 34 points against them.

Williams became the first quarterback this season to pass for 200 yards against Seattle. He threw for 247 yards, which was 71 yards more than the previous best against this defense. The Seahawks had allowed only 144.4 passing yards per game before Monday night.

Chicago became the first team this season to score three rushing touchdowns against Seattle, all by D’Andre Swift. The Seahawks defense had been the stingiest in the league, and the Bears ran the ball into the end zone three times.

How to Watch Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football airs on ESPN in 2026. All 17 games are shown on ESPN, and selected games also air on ABC. The Bears Seahawks game aired on both ESPN and ABC.

Kickoff is 8:15 PM ET every Monday. The pregame show starts earlier, and the ManningCast alternate broadcast runs on ESPN2 for selected games. Check the listings each week, because the ManningCast does not air every week.

TV and Streaming Options

Option	What it offers	Note
ESPN (cable or satellite)	Every Monday Night Football game live	Main broadcast with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman
ABC (broadcast TV)	Selected Monday Night Football games	Free over the air where available
ESPN Plus	Streaming of ESPN games with a subscription	Check current price before subscribing
NFL Plus	Live local and prime-time games on mobile	Mobile and tablet viewing
Sling TV	ESPN in its base packages	Check current price before subscribing
YouTube TV	ESPN and ABC in its base package	Check current price before subscribing
Hulu Live TV	ESPN and ABC in its base package	Check current price before subscribing
Fubo	ESPN and ABC in its base package	Check current price before subscribing

Prices change often, so check the current price on the provider’s own site before subscribing. Free trials also change, and not every service offers one. Never trust a price from an old article without checking the live page.

The ManningCast is the alternate broadcast on ESPN2 for selected Monday Night Football games. Peyton and Eli Manning watch the game and talk with guests. It is a good choice if you want analysis and jokes instead of the main call.

How to Watch the Replay

Full game replays are available on NFL Plus after the game ends. Condensed replays, which cut out the gaps between plays, are also available for fans who want the whole game in about 45 minutes.

Highlights are free on the Chicago Bears official site and on the NFL’s official channels. The Chicago Bears full highlights of the 34-17 win over the Seahawks show every touchdown and the key defensive plays.

For a Seattle view of the same game, see the FOX 13 report on the Seahawks 34-17 loss to the Bears. It covers the Seahawks’ offensive struggles and the end of their 30-game streak.

For a neutral recap with the contender angle, see the On Tap Sports Net report on the Bears 34-17 win. It argues the Bears are bona fide Super Bowl contenders after the win.

Monday Night Football History and Records

Monday Night Football is the NFL’s weekly prime-time game played on Monday night. It started in 1970 on ABC and moved to ESPN in 2006. It is one of the longest running prime-time sports shows on American television.

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman call Monday Night Football on ESPN. Buck handles play by play, and Aikman, a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, handles analysis. Lisa Salters reports from the sideline.

There are 17 Monday Night Football games in 2026, one in each week of the regular season from Week 1 through Week 17. Eight have been played and nine are still to come, with the last game on January 4, 2027.

How Many Monday Night Football Games Are There Each Season?

The 2026 season has 17 Monday Night Football games. That matches the 17-week regular season. Some seasons have had doubleheaders in Week 1, but the 2026 schedule has one game per Monday.

Monday Night Football is the last game of each NFL week. Sunday games finish first, then Monday night closes the week. That is why the question “who won Monday Night Football” spikes every Tuesday morning.

What Happens if Monday Night Football Ends in a Tie?

A regular season NFL game can end in a tie if neither team scores in the 10-minute overtime period. Ties are rare but they happen, and they count as half a win in the standings.

Overtime rules give both teams a chance to possess the ball. The full overtime rules are set by the NFL, and they have changed in recent years, so check the current NFL rulebook before the next overtime game. For how long games can run, see our guide on how long a football game lasts.

Most Monday Night Football Wins of All Time

All-time Monday Night Football win totals change every season, and different sources count them differently. Pro Football Reference tracks team records on Monday night, and it is the best source for the current all-time list.

This page does not state an all-time total that was not verified in the research for this hub. All-time records should be checked on Pro Football Reference on the day you publish, because one Monday game can change the order.

Monday Night Football Betting and Fantasy Impact

The Bears were underdogs on Monday night. Chicago’s moneyline was +142, which means a $100 bet on the Bears paid $142 in profit. The Bears also covered as 3.5-point underdogs, winning outright by 17 points.

The total was 51 points, and the Under 46.5 lost. Bettors who took the Under needed 46 or fewer points, but the teams combined for 51. The over hit because Chicago scored 14 points in the fourth quarter.

Betting lines move fast, so never trust an old line. The numbers above are from the November 2 game as reported after it ended. Check the current lines on a licensed sportsbook before the next Monday game.

Fantasy Football Impact

Player	Standard Fantasy Points (calculated)	Note
D’Andre Swift	About 26	69 rushing yards, 3 TDs, 2 catches for 10 yards
Caleb Williams	About 14	247 passing yards, 1 TD, no turnovers
Jaxon Smith-Njigba	About 18	118 receiving yards, 1 TD
Sam Darnold	About 16	188 passing yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 20 rushing yards
Luther Burden III	About 12	56 receiving yards, 1 TD

These fantasy points are calculated from standard scoring (1 point per 25 passing yards, 1 per 10 rushing or receiving yards, 4 per passing TD, 6 per rushing or receiving TD, minus 2 per interception). Your league’s scoring may differ, so treat these as estimates, not official totals.

Swift was the fantasy star of the night with about 26 standard points. His three touchdowns carried his score, even though his yardage was modest. Williams was solid but not spectacular for fantasy, because he threw only one touchdown pass.

Smith-Njigba was the best Seahawks fantasy play with about 18 points. His 118 yards and a touchdown saved fantasy managers who started him, even in a 17-point loss.

FAQs

Who won Monday Night Football last night?

The Chicago Bears won Monday Night Football on Monday, November 2, 2026, beating the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Bears moved to 6-2, and the Seahawks fell to 4-4.

Who won Monday Night Football tonight?

There is no Monday Night Football game tonight if today is not a Monday during the NFL season. The next game is Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN.

What was the score of Monday Night Football last night?

The final score was Bears 34, Seahawks 17. The score by quarter was Bears 7-6-7-14 and Seahawks 0-9-0-8. Chicago led 13-9 at halftime.

Who did the Bears beat on Monday Night Football?

The Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on November 2, 2026. Seattle were the defending Super Bowl champions, and the game was played at their home stadium, Lumen Field.

What was the Bears vs Seahawks final score?

The final score was Chicago 34, Seattle 17. D’Andre Swift scored three rushing touchdowns, and Caleb Williams threw for 247 yards and one touchdown for the Bears.

Who won the Bears Seahawks game on November 2, 2026?

The Chicago Bears won 34-17. The game was played on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle, and it was the Week 8 Monday Night Football game.

Who plays Monday Night Football next week?

The Buffalo Bills play the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, November 9, 2026. The game kicks off at 8:15 PM ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and airs on ESPN.

When is the next Monday Night Football game?

The next Monday Night Football game is Monday, November 9, 2026. The Buffalo Bills visit the Minnesota Vikings at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN.

What time is Monday Night Football?

Monday Night Football kicks off at 8:15 PM ET every week. That is 7:15 PM Central, 6:15 PM Mountain and 5:15 PM Pacific.

What channel is Monday Night Football on?

Monday Night Football airs on ESPN in 2026. Selected games also air on ABC. The Bears Seahawks game aired on both ESPN and ABC.

How can I watch Monday Night Football?

You can watch on ESPN through cable or satellite, or stream it on ESPN Plus, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV or Fubo. Selected games also air free over the air on ABC.

Can I stream Monday Night Football on ESPN Plus?

Yes, ESPN Plus streams Monday Night Football games with a subscription. Check the current price on the ESPN Plus site before subscribing, because prices change.

Where can I watch the Monday Night Football replay?

Full game replays are available on NFL Plus after the game ends. Free highlights are available on the Chicago Bears official site and on the NFL’s official channels.

Who won Monday Night Football in Week 8?

The Chicago Bears won in Week 8, beating the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on November 2, 2026. It was the eighth Monday Night Football game of the 2026 season.

What was the Monday Night Football score by quarter?

The Bears scored 7, 6, 7 and 14 points by quarter. The Seahawks scored 0, 9, 0 and 8 points by quarter. The final score was 34-17.

How many touchdowns did D’Andre Swift score?

D’Andre Swift scored three rushing touchdowns. He scored from 1 yard in the third quarter and twice from 5 yards in the fourth quarter. He carried 27 times for 69 yards.

How did Caleb Williams play on Monday night?

Caleb Williams completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and one touchdown, with no turnovers and a 101.0 passer rating. He was the first quarterback all season to throw for 200 yards against Seattle’s defense.

How did Sam Darnold play against the Bears?

Sam Darnold completed 17 of 34 passes for 188 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. He was sacked three times, and his fourth quarter interception set up the Bears’ final touchdown.

How did Jeffery Simmons do in his Bears debut?

Jeffery Simmons had 6 tackles, a sack and a pass defensed in his Bears debut. The Bears traded two first-round picks to the Tennessee Titans for him the previous week.

What is the Bears’ record after Monday Night Football?

The Bears are 6-2 after the win. It is their best start since 2012, and they have won three games in a row. They sit second in the NFC North.

What is the Seahawks’ record after Monday Night Football?

The Seahawks are 4-4 after the loss. They have lost three of their last four games, and they are looking up at the NFC playoff standings.

Are the Bears Super Bowl contenders?

The Bears look like contenders after beating the defending champions 34-17 on the road. They have won three in a row, own the most double-digit wins in the NFL this season, and sit at 6-2. Their next test is the Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football.

How many Monday Night Football games are there in 2026?

There are 17 Monday Night Football games in 2026. Eight have been played and nine are still to come, with the last game on January 4, 2027, when Houston visits Green Bay.

Who has won the most Monday Night Football games of all time?

All-time Monday Night Football win totals change every season, so this page does not state a total that was not verified in its research. Pro Football Reference tracks team records on Monday night and is the best source for the current list.

What happens if Monday Night Football ends in a tie?

A regular season NFL game can end in a tie if neither team scores in the 10-minute overtime period. Ties count as half a win in the standings, and they are rare but they do happen.

Conclusion

Who won Monday Night Football? The Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday, November 2, 2026. Caleb Williams threw for 247 yards, D’Andre Swift ran for three touchdowns, and Jeffery Simmons starred in his Bears debut.

The win moved the Bears to 6-2, their best start since 2012, and dropped the defending champion Seahawks to 4-4. Chicago won in all three phases, held Seattle to 252 total yards, and scored the last 14 points of the game.

The next Monday Night Football game is Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN. This page will be updated after that game with the new winner, the new score and the new full season table.

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