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The Chicago Bears ' matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night produced several highlight-worthy moments . However, the team also grabbed headlines with a huge defensive play, as Austin Booker delivered a crucial field goal block in the fourth quarter.
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Late in the fourth quarter, with Chicago holding a 20–9 lead, Seattle lined up for a 33-yard field goal attempt. Kicker Jason Myers prepared to put points on the board, but Booker broke through the Seahawks' protection and blocked the kick , denying them another scoring opportunity.
The crucial block stopped Seattle from reducing the deficit to a one-score game and allowed the Bears to preserve their two-score advantage. Chicago took possession following the play.
The night finished on a positive note for Chicago, as the Bears secured a 34-17 victory . Ben Johnson's team put together a well-rounded performance at Lumen Field, pairing strong offensive production with timely defensive and special-teams contributions to pull away from Seattle.
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Caleb Williams played a key role in the win, completing 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown. With that performance, Williams became the first quarterback to throw for more than 200 yards against the Seahawks this season.
Rome Odunze recorded four receptions for 87 yards, while Luther Burden hauled in seven catches for 56 yards and a touchdown.
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Jeffery Simmons also played a significant part in Chicago's victory, making an immediate impression in his Bears debut. The defensive tackle finished his first appearance in a Chicago uniform with six tackles, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit.
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The Bears have now defeated both teams that competed in last year's Super Bowl in consecutive weeks. The victory improves Chicago's record to 6-2, while Seattle drops to 4-4 following a disappointing performance at home.
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