Bears and Seahawks add New players for Week 8 Monday night matchup

Bears and Seahawks Clash on Monday Night Football With New Roster Additions

Monday Night Football brings the Chicago Bears to Seattle for a Week 8 matchup featuring two major trade acquisitions, with Quenton Nelson joining the Seahawks and Jeffery Simmons bolstering the Bears. Field Gulls reported that the game-day lines at FanDuel Sportsbook highlight several compelling player props and value bets as both teams enter the contest carrying momentum from recent victories.

The Seattle Seahawks enter the game following a dominant win over the Kansas City Chiefs that snapped a two-game skid, paired with the acquisition of offensive guard Quenton Nelson. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears secured a victory over the New England Patriots last week, adding Jeffery Simmons to anchor their defensive line room ahead of this Sunday night showdown.

Evaluating the Over-Under and Ground Game Impact

When Ben Johnson calls plays, expectations for high-scoring games naturally follow. Johnson previously engineered a 42-point offensive output against Mike Macdonald and the Seahawks back in Week 4 of the 2024 season.

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However, that prior matchup did not feature the expanded defensive personnel Seattle now deploys, including DeMarcus Lawrence, Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy II, Nick Emmanwori, and Ernest Jones. Beyond defensive upgrades, both offenses heavily feature the run game. The Bears lead the NFL in rush attempts per game in 2026 with over 35 carries, while the Seahawks rank fifth with over 29 carries per contest.

With Quenton Nelson arriving in Seattle and potential returns for running backs Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price, both squads project to rely on ball-control rushing attacks that churn the clock and limit total possessions.

Field Gulls set the game pick for the total at Under 46.5 total points (-110).

Prop Bets and Player Projections in Seattle

Jaxon Smith-Njigba enters the matchup as a central focus for player props, building on a 2026 campaign that includes 58 receptions, 867 yards, and 8 touchdowns across his first seven games, averaging 123.9 yards per contest. Last week against Kansas City, Smith-Njigba posted nine receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown.

The Bears defense currently surrenders an average of 225.9 passing yards per game, ranking 18th in the league. Compounding that challenge for Chicago, starting cornerback Malik Muhammad II has been limited in practice this week, opening the possibility of backup coverage assignments against Seattle’s top target.

Field Gulls listed Jaxon Smith-Njigba over 150 receiving yards at +390.

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On the ground, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold presents a longer-odds rushing prop. Darnold carried the ball twice for 17 yards last week against Kansas City, converting both attempts into first downs. With the offensive line bolstered by Quenton Nelson and potential backfield returns, expanded play-action and bootleg concepts could create scramble opportunities.

Field Gulls set Sam Darnold over 20 rushing yards at +630.

In the red zone, Zach Charbonnet stands as a primary option for early scoring if he returns to the active lineup. When healthy, Charbonnet operates as Seattle’s primary between-the-tackles runner.

Field Gulls projects Zach Charbonnet as the first touchdown scorer at +500.