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In this episode of Bears Over Beers, hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk break down the Chicago Bears' upcoming Sunday Night Football showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They preview how the Bears will tackle Bucs stars Bucky Irving and Baker Mayfield, reflect on the Bears' recent dominant win over Seattle, and set the stage for the prime‑time clash. Listeners can stream the video or podcast across major platforms.
The Chicago Bears confirm quarterback Caleb Williams is healthy and thriving after Week 8. Back from a three‑game hamstring layoff, Williams threw 24‑of‑34 for 247 yards, one TD and no picks in a 34‑17 win over Seattle, lifting Chicago to a 6‑2 record and a three‑game winning streak. He’s now 112‑of‑158 for 1,267 yards, six touchdowns and just one interception this season, extending his streak to 36 games without multiple interceptions. The Bears, eyeing the NFC North lead, host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next, while Williams continues to silence doubters.
The 49ers have a former quarterback moving on to a new team. Adrian Martinez, who spent time in San Francisco, has signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks add former UFL MVP quarterback Adrian Martinez to their practice squad after Sam Darnold’s quad injury sidelines him for Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. With Drew Lock nursing a right elbow issue, Martinez—who led the Birmingham Stallions to a 6-1 record, 15 TDs, 3 INTs and earned UFL MVP honors—could be elevated for Sunday’s game. Seattle also re‑signed wideout Jamie Sheriff, releasing Malick Meiga and linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo to make room. Martinez’s standout performance in the 2024 UFL Championship, a 25-0 win over the San Antonio Brahmas, underscores his potential as insurance for a battered Seahawks quarterback room.
Seattle hired 36‑year‑old Jason Kanzler as its 22nd manager, making him the youngest full‑time skipper in Mariners history. During his Wednesday press conference at T‑Mobile Park, Kanzler playfully dubbed the Houston Astros “the team that shall not be named,” recalling his stint with the Astros’ staff during their 2022 championship run. He was chosen over former Astros manager Joe Espada by President Jerry Dipoto. Kanzler, formerly Chicago’s director of player development, replaces Dan Wilson after Seattle’s 76‑86 season, and now aims to push the franchise back into postseason contention in 2027.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith‑Njigba is on pace to rewrite the NFL record books. After a 118‑yard, touchdown performance in a 34‑17 loss to the Chicago Bears, he logged his seventh 100‑yard game in eight contests, totaling 985 yards and nine TDs. His current 123.1 yards per game projects to about 2,093 yards—a potential new single‑season receiving record that would also make him the league’s first 2,000‑yard receiver. At 24, Smith‑Njigba is chasing Calvin Johnson’s 1,964‑yard mark from 2012 and could surpass it before the 16th game. The Seahawks must keep their passing game healthy to sustain the chase.
Skip Bayless praises Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams after the Bears' 34-17 road win over the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 2, 2026. Williams completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown, leading Chicago to a 6-2 record and its third straight victory. Bayless posted that the Bears “flashed their Super Bowl potential,” noting Williams’ rapid development, D’Andre Swift’s three rushing scores, and a strong defensive showing that limited Seattle to 252 yards and forced a turnover. The Bears now aim to extend their momentum against Tampa Bay on Sunday night, improving to 7-2.
The Las Vegas Raiders released veteran wide receiver Cody White on Wednesday, three days after their win over the New York Jets. White, who joined the Raiders from the Seahawks and Steelers, finished the season with eight catches for 112 yards and three touchdowns, including two scores in a 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 20. He has not scored in the past five weeks and never recorded more than two receptions in a game this year. A former Michigan State standout and 2025 Super Bowl champion with Seattle, White re‑enters free agency as the Raiders, now 4‑4, prepare for a showdown with the San Francisco 49ers.
The Bears dominate Week 8, beating Seattle 34-17 to improve to 6-2. Pro Football Network Impact grades highlight standout performances: QB Caleb Williams posts a 78.0 rating (10th among 28 QBs) with top EPA metrics, while RB D’Andre Swift earns 81.4 (6th among RBs). WR Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze rank among the league’s best pass‑catchers, and guards Jonah Jackson (85.1) and Joe Thuney (82.4) secure top‑ten grades. On defense, rookie DT Jeffery Simmons shines with an 89.9 rating (3rd among DTs), adding a sack and six tackles, and DE Montez Sweat (80.0) and LB Devin Bush (82.6) each record sacks. Kicker Cairo Santos and punter Tory Taylor also post top‑10 special‑team grades.
Quarterback Caleb Williams leads the Chicago Bears to a statement 31‑24 win over defending champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football (Week 8, Nov. 4, 2026). After the victory, Williams recalled hearing that Chicago has always been a "Bears town" even during Michael Jordan’s 1990s Bulls dynasty, prompting former Giants DE Chris Canty to criticize the comment on First Take. Skip Bayless jumped in, defending Williams and claiming the 1985 Bears still eclipse the Bulls in Chicago loyalty. The controversy highlights the Bears’ championship push while keeping the focus on their latest upset.
The Las Vegas Raiders release wide receiver Cody White, ending his brief 2026 stint after eight games in which he logged eight catches for 112 yards and three touchdowns. The 27‑year‑old, a 2020 Michigan State undrafted free agent, previously bounced between the Chiefs, Giants, Broncos, Steelers and Seahawks, mostly on practice squads. White’s latest cut was confirmed by the NFL Transactions wire on November 4, 2026.
As Week 9 approaches, the Green Bay Packers sit atop the NFC North and a full game ahead of the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams for the final wild‑card berth. NFL simulations give the Packers a 50 % chance to make the playoffs, while Seattle and LA sit at 47 % and 46 % respectively. Injuries are tilting the odds: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is out with a quad and backup Drew Lock is hurt, dropping Seattle’s chances to 29 % if they lose. Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson faces season‑ending shoulder surgery, cutting LA’s odds to 31 % after a loss. With the North and West likely to claim all three NFC wild‑cards, the Packers are watching their rivals closely.
The Minnesota Vikings promote running back DeeJay Dallas from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and add offensive tackle Corey Robinson II to the practice squad. Dallas, a 2020 fourth‑round pick out of the Seahawks, has bounced between teams this year, appearing in seven games for Minnesota with four rushes for 14 yards and four receptions for 34 yards. Robinson joins the squad as depth on the line. The moves were announced on November 4, 2026 via the Vikings' official Twitter feed.
Even after trading Shane Wright, the Kraken are still trying to add a major player to their roster.
The Washington Commanders snatched Seattle Seahawks rookie RB Robert Henry Jr. off waivers on Nov. 3, 2026, thwarting the New York Giants’ search for backfield depth. The Giants, who have eyed Indianapolis star Jonathan Taylor and even pursued a trade for Ravens workhorse Derrick Henry, were left empty‑handed as Washington, reeling from injuries to Jeremy McNichols and Jacory Croskey‑Merritt, adds Henry—who averaged 6.9 yards per carry at UTSA and already knows Kliff Kingsbury’s system—for the rest of the season.
Four days after warming up for the Dallas Cowboys, Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is traded to the Baltimore Ravens, who lost starters Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley to injury. The move, announced by Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort, makes Brissett a likely rental for Baltimore’s 4-4 season as they hunt a playoff spot. Arizona promoted veteran Gardner Minshew to starter for the upcoming Seattle game, bumping rookie Carson Beck to backup, while Brissett drops to QB3. The trade details remain pending, but the veteran’s low salary and AFC North experience could boost the Ravens.
Out of the blue, the Seahawks will have to prepare on a short week for a must-win NFC West rematch with the Cardinals minus their starting quarterback, who suffered multiple injuries in Monday’s loss to the Bears.
Seattle announces the hiring of Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler as its new manager, making him the league’s second‑youngest skipper. Kanzler leaves Chicago after three seasons, where the Cubs posted a league‑leading 850 runs and reached the playoffs despite a Wild Card sweep, while the team eyes pitching upgrades. He inherits a Mariners club that missed the 2026 postseason (76‑86) but was a Championship Series contender a year earlier. The move leaves the Cubs to fill a key leadership void as they plot their 2027 roster.
After Jeffery Simmons helped the Bears roll to a 34-17 victory over Seattle, Chicago remains active at the trade deadline, targeting a cornerback to fix its weakest spot. Pro Football Focus ranks starter Jaylon Johnson 97th of 102, rookie Malik Muhammad is injured, and Tyrique Stevenson has struggled with health issues. ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler say the Bears, like division rival Lions, are scouting available corners—names such as Washington’s Mike Sainristil and Philadelphia’s Riq Woolen (potentially for a Day‑3 pick) are mentioned—despite limited draft capital post‑Simmons deal. The team’s quest for secondary help could shape its Super Bowl push.
The Chicago Bears upset defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, and the win hinges on three key contributors beyond stars Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams. Defensive end Jeffery Simmons dominated the line, cutting Seattle’s blitz rate from 40% to 15% and freeing teammates like Devin Bush, Montez Sweat and Austin Booker to make big plays. Rookie wideout Rome Odunze finally delivered, posting his best game with multiple chunk‑gain receptions and serving as a reliable target for Williams. Meanwhile, D’Andre Swift logged a modest 69 yards on 27 carries but scored three touchdowns, extending his league‑leading 10 rushing TDs and keeping the Bears’ offense moving. The article highlights how these performances shifted momentum and secured the victory.
The Arizona Cardinals trade veteran QB Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, ensuring he won't start when the Los Angeles Rams meet the Cardinals next week. After Brissett's 18-16 upset win over L.A. on Oct. 18, Arizona pivots to Gardner Minshew as starter, with Carson Beck as backup. The Ravens, reeling from injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler "Snoop" Huntley, plan to start undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano while Brissett competes for the job. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks bench Sam Darnold for Drew Lock against Arizona, signaling rapid shifts in the NFC West.
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Sam Darnold is ruled out with a quad injury for the Seahawks’ Week 9 showdown against the Arizona Cardinals, leaving backup Drew Lock, who is nursing an elbow issue, to start. Lock previously slammed Arizona 31-7, completing 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards and three TDs. The Cardinals must tighten their defense—boosting pressure and limiting big plays—to avoid another costly loss, despite Seattle’s quarterback uncertainty. Coach Mike Macdonald’s decision reshapes the matchup, but Arizona can’t assume an easy win.
Seattle Seahawks will start former Missouri star quarterback Drew Lock on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals after Sam Darnold is sidelined with an injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Lock, who threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-7 Week 2 victory over Arizona when Darnold was out, makes his second start of the season. The 2019 second‑round pick, a former Denver backup, hopes to replicate his dominant performance as Seattle fights to stay alive in the NFC West.
With Sam Darnold sidelined, Drew Lock is in line to start for the Seattle Seahawks against the Cardinals.