2024-25 NFL Week 17 Match Preview - Seattle vs. Chicago: Can the Bears ensnare the Seahawks at Soldier Field? December 26, 2024 by Marc Jerbs

Schedule for the Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks week 17 game in the 2024 NFL season is finally done with an eventful date of December 26, at Soldier Field, Chicago, at 8:15 PM EST. Both squads will be contesting this coming battle to assure their positions in the standings, especially considering that these teams are now wading into the end of their regular season. Also, it seems that the Seahawks are running tighter than normal in the race for an NFC playoff spot when they head to Chicago this weekend to finish the regular season.

At late December of 2024, Seattle Seahawks see themselves at 8-7 after losing to Minnesota Vikings in their latest match by tight but heartbreaking 27-24. Losing was indeed disheartening, as Seattle once took a lead again, this time with 24-20, late in the fourth quarter, just to give way for another touchdown pass that won the game for Sam Darnold-to-Justin Jefferson. Quarterback Geno Smith posted respectable numbers, throwing for 314 yards and three touchdowns, but faced scrutiny for miscommunications and key interceptions that really hindered Seattle's quest for the playoffs down the stretch.

Seattle vs. Chicago Sports Bet Odds

The Seahawks are the favorites to win the game. Here are our latest odds:

• The Seahawks are favored by 3.5 points, with a money line of -180.
• The Bears are the underdogs by 3.5 points, with a money line of +160.
• The over/under is set at 43 points, with the over at -110 and the under at -110.

Currently deep into a nine-game losing streak, the record is 4-11 for the unfortunate Chicago Bears. Their last matchup was a defeat at 34-17 against the Detroit Lions during which their defense proved very porous, allowing a total of 475 yards that bring to light their continued basic defensive ineptitude seen during the latter part of the season. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams showed flashes of brilliance with his 334 yards and two touchdown throws, but it is overshadowed by a defense that could not stop high-octane offenses from giving it a hard time in the last few weeks.

The is a must-win game for the Seahawks if they are to keep their playoff hopes alive. At the moment, they are behind the Los Angeles Rams and other contenders in the race for the NFC Wild Card. Therefore, every game becomes very essential to them in the quest for a postseason berth. With that strong roster and recent performances, the last thing they would want is to lose to the hapless Bears, depriving them of all momentum going into the final run for a playoff berth.

Seattle vs. Chicago Injury Report

Seattle Seahawks

PLAYER	POSITION	STATUS
Kenneth Walker III	RB	Questionable
Cody White	WR	Inactive
Brady Russell	TE	Inactive
Nehemiah Pritchett	CB	Inactive
Patrick O'Connell	LB	Inactive

Chicago Bears

PLAYER	POSITION	STATUS
Braxton Jones	OT	Questionable
Teven Jenkins	G	Questionable
Doug Kramer Jr.	C	Inactive
Travis Homer	RB	Inactive
Gervon Dexter Sr.	DT	Inactive

The Bears, on another hand, seek signs of progress through a sad season. Their playoff chances have all but evaporated, but they could still be due for a boost in morale or a gathering of pride about a wasted season with an excellent performance against the Seattle Seahawks. For Williams, continuity and development of a winning culture will be the key ingredients to laying down the foundation for next season's preparations.

With the match between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears proving to be the do or die affair of the Week 17, things could not get any better for either side. Seattle is now looking for a playoff berth while Chicago is desperately hunting a victory to put an end to a string of defeats. The match is set to get intense at Soldier Field at night as both teams dive into fray towards achieving their ultimate ends, and it shall be a must-see about any NFL fan. Today, the teams take the field, and the outcome may determine their immediate futures in the league.

2024 Comparative Seattle vs. Chicago Stats

Seattle Seahawks 2nd NFC West (8-7) Away (5-1) | L2		Chicago Bears 4th NFC North (4-11) Home (4-4) | L9
22.6	Points Per Game	18.9
266.4	Passing Yards Per Game	218.8
91.9	Rushing Yards Per Game	103.2
35	Total Sacks	34
11	Total Interceptions	11