The Seattle Seahawks managed to keep their playoff hopes alive with a hard-fought 6-3 victory over the struggling Chicago Bears on Thursday night. The win was crucial for the Seahawks, who are now relying on other results to secure a postseason berth.
Seattle's defense played a pivotal role in the victory, recording seven sacks, with Leonard Williams contributing two of them. The game's decisive moment came when Riq Woolen intercepted a pass from Bears' quarterback Caleb Williams in the closing minute, ending Williams' impressive streak of 353 passes without an interception.
Despite a lackluster offensive performance, with Geno Smith throwing for 160 yards, the Seahawks did enough to secure the win. Kicker Jason Myers was instrumental, converting two field goals to give Seattle the edge.
Looking ahead, the Seahawks are now hoping for a favorable result in the upcoming game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams. A Cardinals win coupled with a Seahawks victory in their final regular-season game against the Rams would see Seattle clinch a playoff spot.
On the other hand, the Bears suffered their 10th consecutive loss, further extending their disappointing season. Chicago's defense put up a valiant effort, but the offense struggled to generate momentum, finishing with just 179 total yards and converting only 5 of 15 third-down attempts.
With the regular season winding down, both teams have crucial matchups in the final week. The Seahawks will face the Rams in a must-win game, while the Bears will take on the Green Bay Packers as they look to end their losing streak.
Despite the challenges they have faced, both teams remain focused on finishing the season strong and building towards the future. The Seahawks are determined to control their destiny, while the Bears are looking to regroup and improve moving forward.
As the NFL regular season nears its conclusion, the playoff picture is becoming clearer, with every game carrying significant implications for the teams involved.
