The Chicago Bears enter Monday Night Football as three‑point underdogs against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8. While both clubs sort out injuries, the buzz centers on trade‑deadline speculation and the Bears’ ongoing mockery of the Packers. A throwback photo recalls Seattle’s 38‑14 victory at Soldier Field in 2011. Opening odds favor Seattle, and analysts note all four NFC North teams claim Super Bowl aspirations despite evident flaws.
After a 27-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks that exposed a stalled offense, the Kansas City Chiefs’ WR corps emerges as the season‑long Achilles’ heel. Injuries have sidelined Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Tyquan Thornton (ankle), while Xavier Worthy remains inconsistent and rookie depth is still raw. Even at full health, the unit lacks a true WR1 to complement Patrick Mahomes and give Travis Kelce relief. The article argues Kansas City must trade for a top receiver—candidates include George Pickens, Jerry Jeudy or a rejuvenated Brian Thomas Jr.—to keep its Super Bowl window open in a competitive AFC.
Thursday Night Football hit a new Prime Video peak in Week 7 as the Patriots defeated the Bears, drawing an average 19.86 million viewers and a 21.72 million peak during the 9 PM ET slot. The game ranks as the most-watched TNF episode since the Broncos‑Chiefs Christmas clash (21.06 M) and beats the prior Week 7 record of 17.12 M set by the Seahawks‑49ers in 2015. All six TNF broadcasts on Prime this season have set multi‑year highs, lifting the series average to 17.71 M—up 12% from last year and the best average through Week 7 on record.
The Baltimore Ravens add 10-year veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins to their practice squad, boosting a secondary thinned by Jaylinn Hawkins' knee injury. Jenkins, 32, most recently appeared in the Steelers' first six games before being released, and has a decade of experience with the Chargers, Jaguars, Seahawks, Browns and Steelers. He brings depth to both safety rotation and special teams, and could see snaps if the Ravens' young safeties struggle. A former fourth‑round pick who posted five interceptions and 84 tackles in 2020, Jenkins joins a defense under coordinator Jesse Minter.
The Seattle Mariners are set to interview two managerial candidates, Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler, in person this week, according to MLB.com. Both former coaches on the 2022 World Champion Astros staff, the 51‑year‑old Espada brings a résumé that includes managing the Astros and a stint with the Yankees, while the 36‑year‑old Kanzler, a former minor‑league hitting coordinator turned Cubs director of player development, represents a younger option. The club aims to decide by month’s end to rebuild its coaching staff after a turnover following last season’s ALCS run.
Losing three of their previous four, the Seahawks needed to prove they still belonged among the NFL's elite with a marquee win. They achieved just that on Sunday night behind a clinical performance from the "Dark Side" defense.
After a 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Chiefs fans demand kicker Harrison Butker’s release, citing two missed field goals that proved costly. Analysts like Chris Boussard and Nick Wright link his decline to off‑field activism and controversy, recalling his 2024 speech at Benedictine College that sparked a petition of 160,000 signatures. Despite once holding the franchise record 62‑yard field goal and ranking second in NFL career conversion rate, Butker has now missed 10 field goals and five extra points since the 2025 season, including a 58‑yard try against Seattle and a 45‑yard miss in the fourth quarter. Teammate Patrick Mahomes admits they rarely speak, while coach Andy Reid publicly backs him. The article examines whether his extracurricular focus is hurting the Chiefs’ kicking game.
The 49ers dissect their first loss to the Falcons, with LB Fred Warner, coach Kyle Shanahan and TE George Kittle blaming turnovers, penalties and sloppy play, while noting the team stays healthy heading into the bye. Meanwhile, the Rams bounce back from a 2‑4 start, blasting the Raiders 35‑21 after a dominant 28‑6 first half and emphasizing a revived ground game led by Blake Corum and Kyren Williams. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald reports positive early signs on WR Rashid Shaheed’s knee injury, awaits imaging on OT Charles Cross, and holds off on status updates for RB Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet. The piece offers a snapshot of NFC teams’ recent challenges and adjustments.
The Seattle Seahawks break their losing streak with a dominant 20-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Lumen Field, keeping their NFC West hopes alive. Sam Darnold connects with Jaxon Smith‑Njigba for a 33‑yard TD and later a 10‑yard strike to Emanuel Wilson, who caps the scoring. Kansas City struggles as Patrick Mahomes is pressured, forced into a fumble and two missed field goals by Harrison Butker. The loss drops the Chiefs to 4-3 after a 5‑0 start, exposing defensive gaps and a muted Kenneth Walker III. Meanwhile, the 49ers flounder in an upset loss to the Atlanta Falcons, fueling a bonus “enemy reaction” segment.
The Seahawks’ season still includes three NFC East matchups, and this week’s Monday Night Football features the Cowboys versus a depleted Eagles. Both teams sit 2-4, but Philadelphia’s woes deepen as QB Jalen Hurts is out for the season, leaving Tanner McKee to lead a roster missing Devonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, though Saquon Barkley returns to the backfield. Dallas, under Brian Schottenheimer, has struggled offensively and can’t rely on being favorites without improving its defense. Meanwhile, the Giants surprise at 4-2-1, making this MNF clash critical for both Dallas and Philly. The game airs at 5:15 pm PT on ESPN/ABC.
One month into the 2026-27 NHL season, the Calgary Flames emerge as the Pacific Division’s only team winning both of its recent games, riding a three‑game streak highlighted by Devin Cooley’s strong outings. While the Ducks, Sharks, and Canucks sit on the playoff bubble or in a losing streak, the Kraken sit surprisingly third at 7‑4‑1. The Oilers, Kings, and Golden Knights remain in contention, but the Flames’ 2‑1 win over Minnesota and 4‑1 triumph over Detroit put them hot heading into a home finale versus Toronto and the first Battle of Alberta on the road. Upcoming matchups this week could reshape the early playoff picture.
The Chicago Bears, 2-0 with Caleb Williams back at quarterback, face defending champion Seattle Seahawks in Week 8. Seattle leads the NFL in total defense (233.9 yards/game) and recently stunned the 12-0 Chiefs 20-3. The Bears must also contain Jaxon Smith‑Njigba, who tops the league with 867 receiving yards and eight TDs. However, Seattle’s star left tackle Charles Cross suffered a high‑ankle sprain and is unlikely to play, potentially weakening the Seahawks’ protection for Sam Darnold. Both teams, as Super Bowl contenders, will fight hard for the win.
The Seattle Seahawks waive Hard Knocks favorite wideout Montorie Foster Jr., ending his second stint with the team. Foster, an undrafted Michigan State alumnus, joined Seattle before their Super Bowl win and re‑signed a reserves/futures deal in February 2026, but was released after the 20‑3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The move follows a previous injury‑designated waiver in August 2025 and a practice‑squad return in December. Seattle, now 4‑3, also dealt with injuries to Rashid Shaheed and Velus Jones during the Chiefs game.
Throughout the 2026 season, Mariners players couched their daily disappointment in a faith that things would turn out in the end. But without any lasting willingness to make the season turn around, inertia prevailed.
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday night, but the victory comes at a cost: wide receiver Rashid Shaheed left in the third quarter and running back Velus Jones Jr. exited with a hamstring injury. Both injuries deepen an already thin backfield, as rookie RB Zach Charbonnet, just activated from the PUP list after ACL surgery, remains a question mark. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 257 yards and a TD to Jaxon Smith‑Njigba, while Emanuel Wilson added a 21‑yard rushing TD. Seattle improves to 4-3 ahead of a Monday Night Football clash with the Bears, while Kansas City falls to 5-1.
Despite a 20-3 loss to Seattle that left the Chiefs 5-1, veteran tight end Travis Kelce reached a historic milestone on Oct. 25, 2026. His four catches pushed him to 1,103 career receptions, surpassing Marvin Harrison for fifth‑all‑time in NFL history. Only Jerry Rice, Larry Fitzgerald, Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten remain ahead, and three of the top five spots now belong to tight ends. Kelce, 37, continued to be Mahomes’ go‑to target, moving up to 24 receptions and 343 yards on the season.
The Chicago Bears sit at 5-2 behind the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North. A look at the Vikings, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks as the NFC's most fearsome teams.
ESPN's Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport pointed out the Packers, Seahawks, Broncos and Vikings as potential landing spots for Jonathan Taylor
The Seattle Seahawks snap a two‑game skid with a dominant 20‑3 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. A defense‑only game plan sees Seattle line up in nickel for every snap, featuring Julian Love, Nick Emmanwori, Devon Witherspoon, Josh Jobe and Ty Okada on the field nonstop. Offensively, Anthony Bradford returns from IR, while Emanuel Wilson shoulders the backfield in Jadarian Price’s absence and tight end Nick Kallerup sees a career‑high 26 snaps. The victory sets up a Monday Night showdown against the Chicago Bears in Week 8.
The Chiefs fell 24-3 to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7, and Taylor Swift did not appear at the game. US Weekly says she stayed low‑key—or simply skipped the road matchup, as she’s only attended three Chiefs games this season, all at Arrowhead Stadium (wins vs. Broncos, Colts and Chargers). Travis Kelce tied for the team lead with 44 receiving yards and reached 1,104 career receptions, moving into the top five all‑time list. Meanwhile, Seattle shut down MVP Kenneth Walker III to 36 yards on 14 carries. Kansas City looks to bounce back next week at Denver.
Vinod Khosla, amid talks to buy the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.6 billion, made an unusual political move in early June: a $5,000 contribution to Republican Congressman Chuck Fleischmann of Tennessee. The two checks, dated June 4, mark Khosla's first Republican donation this cycle and stand out against his normally low‑profile political giving. The article explores how this rare contribution intersects with his high‑stakes NFL ownership bid.
After the Chiefs' first loss of the season—a 30‑3 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 25—ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler says the team's biggest trade‑deadline need is the wide receiver corps. He urges Kansas City to bring back hamstring‑limited Rashee Rice and even speculates about a reunion with former star Tyreek Hill, whose free‑agent status remains unclear. With defenses now keying on the run, the Chiefs must bolster their passing options before next week's road clash with the Denver Broncos.
The Kansas City Chiefs went into Seattle 5-0 and unfortunately emerged with their first loss of the 2026 campaign. It was a pretty brutal loss, as the Seahawks roughed up the Chiefs, chewing them up and spitting them out.
During Sunday Night Football, NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth’s usual adoration for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes turns into an existential wobble as Kansas City falls 20-3 to defending champion Seattle. Collinsworth repeatedly praises Mahomes’ hustle after a blindside hit and fumble, even noting a bewildered look on the QB’s face, while the Seahawks’ defense dominates. The analyst’s comments highlight the Chiefs’ vulnerability after a 6-11 prior season and Seattle’s resurgence, prompting speculation that the game forced Collinsworth to confront the Chiefs’ decline.
The injury bug has continued to make its way around the NHL. Catch up on the latest updates involving injury news around the league.