{"id":8129,"date":"2018-09-14T14:11:19","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T14:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=8129"},"modified":"2018-09-15T11:54:12","modified_gmt":"2018-09-15T11:54:12","slug":"seattle-seahawks-at-chicago-bears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/seattle-seahawks-at-chicago-bears\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL\u2019s MNF Week 2: Seattle Seahawks @ Bears Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SeattleThe Monday night matchup is intriguing. You have a star QB and one man show in Russell Wilson<\/a> leading the Seahawks travelling to Chicago to take on an upstart team in the Mitchell Trubisky led Bears.<\/p>\n

Khalil Mack\u2019s addition cannot be understated for the Bears. Mack was a menace against the Packers, filling the stat sheet with a sack, a tackle for loss, a forced fumble, and a pick 6.<\/p>\n

The Seahawks were competitive in Denver last weekend in a back and forth game, losing by 3 points. Wilson performed his usual theatrics, absorbing 6 sacks and 2 interceptions but still throwing for almost 300 and 3 touchdowns. Visit BetOnline<\/a> to find out the odds and place bet on this event.<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks<\/h2>\n

The poor Seahawks<\/a> cannot field an offensive line for the life of them. Von Miller dominated tackles Germain Ifedi and Duane Brown to the tune of 3 sacks, and center Ethan Pocic allowed 6 QB pressures of his own.<\/p>\n

This week, the Seahawks face another challenge up front in Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks. Russell Wilson is a magician at avoiding pressure, but facing Miller and Mack in back to back weeks is a scary proposition for any quarterback.<\/p>\n

On the ground, Chris Carson led the Seahawks with 51 yards while averaging over 7 yards per carry. His emergence gives the Seahawks another threat offensively, and takes some of the weight off of Wilson\u2019s shoulders.<\/p>\n

The new look Seattle defense held their own, and cornerback Shaquill Griffin<\/a> has stepped up in Richard Sherman’s absence. Star safety Earl Thomas didn\u2019t skip a beat after missing the offseason program, flying around the field and picking off a pass for 25 yards. Safety Bradley McDougald, who is stepping in for Kam Chancellor really showed out with 2 interceptions of his own, and not allowing a reception on 3 targets.<\/p>\n

Injuries and Inactive Watch<\/h2>\n

WR Doug Baldwin (knee<\/em>) – DNP Thurs. Out, LB KJ Wright (knee<\/em>) – DNP Thurs. Doubftul, LB Bobby Wagner (groin<\/em>)- DNP Thurs. Questionable, S\u00a0 Bradley McDougald (knee<\/em>) – limited Thurs. Expected to play<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears<\/h2>\n

The Bears led the<\/a> Packers last Sunday night 20-0 at one point, before Aaron Rodgers returned from injury and did Aaron Rodgers things. The Bears appeared complacent in the second half, and didn\u2019t realize Rodgers was mounting a huge comeback until it was too late.<\/p>\n

Young QB Mitchell Trubisky impressed in the first half in Matt Nagy\u2019s new scheme. He showed a nice rapport with Allen Robinson early, targeting Robinson 7 times for 4 catches and 61 yards.<\/p>\n

The Bears backfield is dynamic and versatile. Between Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen, the Bears received 20 carries for 107 yards and 8 catches for 41 yards. Howard looked much improved as a pass catcher after not being able to catch a cold last year, catching all 5 of his targets.<\/p>\n

Edge rusher Khalil Mack showed he was worth two first round picks and his new $140 million dollar deal. He provided the Bears with that edge presence they have been sorely missing the last few seasons. Mack lived in the Packers backfield, and is primed for another big day against a lackluster Seahawks O-line.<\/p>\n

Injuries and Inactive Watch<\/h2>\n

G Kyle Long (ankle<\/em>)- DNP Thursday. Questionable, CB Bryce Callahan (knee<\/em>)- limited Thursday. Questionable<\/p>\n

Matchups to Watch<\/h2>\n