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Seahawks vs. Bears: Staff predictions for Monday’s game

By Lee Vowell

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks is pressured by cornerback Kyle Fuller #23 of the Chicago Bears during the first quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 27, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks is pressured by cornerback Kyle Fuller #23 of the Chicago Bears during the first quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 27, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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Our staff shares our best guesses for Seattle versus the Chicago Bears. Will the Seahawks bounce back from their week one loss?

The Seahawks go on the road again to face the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football this week. Seattle and Chicago both lost close games to open the season. How will Seattle do in week two? Here is what our staff thinks.

Kevin Daggett (co-host of the 12th Man Rising podcast)

After the Broncos dropped a 27 spot with a suspect offense, I don’t have much confidence things will be any better this week. Da Bears defense is similar to the Broncos and will put a lot of pressure on Russell Wilson. Will the O-line be able to give him time to find receivers he is not all that familiar with? We shall see. Will the run game make an appearance this week? The run game better or let’s face it, this is gonna be a long season, folks.

Prediction: Bears 27 Seahawks 17

Luke Allen (contributor)

Khalil Mack showed the impact he can have on a game Sunday night when he wrecked the entire first half for the Packers. If the Seahawks aren’t careful, Mack can take over this entire game Monday night. Seattle did not defend the run game well last weekend and that just happens to be the Bears’ strength on offense. On the other hand, the Bears never really got the pass game going. And Seattle’s two safeties – Earl Thomas and Bradley McDougald – combined for three interceptions last week in Denver. Seattle’s best chance of winning is to take away the impact of Mack and to make Mitchell Trubisky beat them. Chicago’s secondary struggled against the quick throws in the second half. So if Seattle can get the quick pass game going, they may have a shot. I really don’t see it happening though. Khalil Mack should have his way with the struggling offensive line.

Prediction: Bears 23 Seahawks 10

Todd Vandenberg (co-expert)

After the Seahawks forgot they had running backs in game one, I expect they’ll remember Monday night. One great way to avoid sacks is to not call 39 pass plays. Especially with Angry Doug on the shelf. Chris Carson gets 20 plus touches, Earl Thomas doesn’t sit out any entire series and Russell Wilson doesn’t hold the ball for 10 seconds.

Prediction: Seahawks 27 Bears 20

Lee Vowell (co-expert)

The faith of 12s about the Seahawks resembles the Seattle-area as a whole. It is very ironic. We think Seattle is going to be good and should be. But then we pick apart the individual pieces, like Wilson holding on to the ball too long and taking sacks, and don’t expect to be good at all. Forget the stereotypical Catholic guilt; The Seahawks fan guilt is real. I just didn’t see enough from the young players on Seattle in week one to think they can win on the road in week two. And this team is all about players like Tre Flowers and Shaquem Griffin now.

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Prediction: Bears 24 Seahawks 13

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