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Bears defense contains Smith-Njigba in MNF win over Seahawks

Despite pre-game predictions of dominance, the Seahawks' star receiver failed to replicate his record-setting pace in Chicago's victory.

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What to know

  • Both teams bolstered rosters pre-game: Seattle acquired All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson, Chicago traded for All-Pro defensive lineman Jeffrey Simmons, with sportsbooks favoring Seattle by 3 points.
  • Experts predicted Smith-Njigba would dominate given his season average of 123.9 yards per game and the Bears' susceptibility to receivers, but Chicago's defense adjusted after halftime.
  • Smith-Njigba scored a 43-yard touchdown late in the first half to cut Chicago's lead to 13-9, but failed to maintain his record-setting pace in the second half.
  • Chicago won the Monday Night Football game, successfully containing Smith-Njigba after the break despite pre-game projections of another 150+ yard performance.

“Smith-Njigba continued his heater of a 2026 campaign last week against the Kansas City Chiefs, putting up nine receptions, 150 yards, and one touchdown. He has 58 receptions, 867 yards, and 8 touchdowns on the season already.”

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Bears defense contains Smith-Njigba in MNF win over Seahawks
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    Smith-Njigba catches 43-yard touchdown late in first half — Trailing 13-3 with under a minute left in the second quarter, Sam Darnold found Smith-Njigba for a 43-yard touchdown to cut the Bears' lead to 13-9. Jason Myers' extra point attempt sailed wide left.

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    Bears defeat Seahawks; Smith-Njigba underperforms second half

    Chicago won the Monday Night Football game, holding Smith-Njigba to a less impressive performance in the second half than pre-game predictions suggested, despite his first-half touchdown catch.

    1. 2 outlets WATCH: Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba torches Bears secondary for touchdown

      first by Yahoo Sports, 9d ago · also Sporting News

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    2. 1 outlet Can the Chicago Bears stop Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the ‘engine’ of the Seattle Seahawks offense?

      first by Chicago Tribune, 13d ago

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    Oddsmakers favor Seahawks despite trades, experts split on Smith-Njigba game

    Sportsbooks set Seattle as 3-point favorites over Chicago. Analysts warned that while Smith-Njigba had averaged 123.9 yards per game and topped 100 yards in six of seven games, the Bears' defensive improvements and potential cornerback injuries could affect his performance.

    1. 2 outlets Bears vs. Seahawks prediction: Jaxon Smith-Njigba to dominate on ‘Monday Night Football’

      first by NY Post, 9d ago · also Yahoo Sports

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  5. background

    Seahawks and Bears make major pre-game trades ahead of MNF matchup — Seattle acquired All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson from the Colts for draft picks, while Chicago acquired All-Pro defensive lineman Jeffrey Simmons from the Titans for three future picks to bolster its front line.