Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock was supposed to start this matchup over Geno Smith as the two continue to battle for the position, but the former Denver Bronco came down with COVID-19 this week, so Smith started in his place again. Smith played the entire first half, completing 10 of 18 passes for 112 yards, and recorded an up-and-down performance. Coach Pete Carroll said before the game that Smith would play in the third quarter, but the quarterback came out of the locker room after halftime with his right knee wrapped and Jacob Eason took over instead. Chicago won in all three facets of the game. The offense was more consistent, the defense buckled at times but didn’t break, and the special teams created quite a few plays. Let’s take a look at what happened in Seattle on Thursday night.
Geno Smith isn’t running away with the QB competition
With Lock sidelined with COVID-19, Smith again started at quarterback. Many expected this to be the time the vet would run away with quarterback competition, but that didn’t happen.
We’ve seen both good and bad from the Seahawks offense, and it wasn’t all Smith’s fault. On one drive in the first half, the Seahawks converted a fourth-and-2 at the Bears’ 34-yard line to get to the 22-yard line, but an illegal handing penalty nullified the play and sent Seattle off the field. target range. On the very next drive, Jason Myers missed a 47-yard field goal attempt after the Seahawks had a first-and-10 from the Bears’ 27-yard line just a few plays earlier.
Smith missed a couple of deep passes and also tripped his own running back on the play-action for a big loss. He got some nice throws that went a long way, but that doesn’t change the fact that the Seahawks were outscored 17-0 in the first half and the boo birds were out in Seattle.
Our best guess is that Smith eventually wins the job, but he didn’t quite do it Thursday night. A fan came prepared for a weak offensive performance.
Justin Fields decent in limited action
Fields played just one drive Thursday night, completing 5 of 7 passes for 39 yards. Once again, the offensive line didn’t exactly help Fields out early. They were under pressure on almost every passing play, but the Bears drove 52 yards down the field in 10 plays to kick a field goal – the first points of the game.
However, when Fields gets time to throw, he looks good. Check out this 19-yard connection with tight end Cole Kmet.
A few things to note from that first drive: The Bears went play-action on nearly every passing play. Plus, five plays into the possession, the offense faced a fourth-and-2. Fields then did a nice job of drawing Darrell Taylor offside to keep the drive alive.
DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett make surprise appearances
ESPN didn’t expect Seattle’s top two receivers to play, but to the surprise of the broadcast crew and just about everyone, Metcalf and Lockett took the field on Seattle’s first possession of the game. Neither was targeted, however, and the Seahawks went three and out.
Rookie WR/PR Velus Jones Jr. flashes
Many don’t see that Chicago has one of the top receiving corps in the NFL, but they are watching the rookie from Tennessee. Even if Jones Jr. doesn’t make an impact catching the ball in Year 1, he can star as a returner. Check out this 48-yard punt return that Jones Jr. ripped down the sideline in the first quarter:
Holds the special teams touchdown
While the Bears looked like good comeback bets, the Seahawks did not. Seattle had a kick last week and had another Thursday night that cost them seven points!
Seahawks LG Damien Lewis is out with an injury
Not what you want to see in the preseason. Seahawks starting left guard Lewis went down next to Caleb Johnson early in the second quarter, and the broadcast noted that teammates rushed to call for medical personnel as soon as the whistle blew. According to the Tacoma News Tribune, the medical staff put air in Lewis’ foot/ankle and he was taken off the field. But there was good news after the game, according to Pete Carroll, who said X-rays were negative and Lewis suffered a sprained ankle.
Lewis started all 13 games he played for the Seahawks last year.
First round pick LT Charles Cross is fighting penalties
The Seahawks committed five offensive penalties in the first half. Cross had four of those with three false starts, and one holding penalty. He drew his fifth penalty — another false start — in the third quarter. Playing left tackle — especially as a rookie — is tough. Cross has all the intangibles to be a left tackle, but he won’t if he’s going to draw yellow jerseys often.
What’s next
The Bears close out the preseason on the road against the Cleveland Browns next Saturday. The Seahawks will also hit the road to face the Dallas Cowboys, closing out the exhibition season next Friday.
title: “Score Seahawks Vs. Bears Chicago Throttles Seattle To Open Week 2 Of Preseason Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-30” author: “Michael Sylvester”
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock was supposed to start this matchup over Geno Smith as the two continue to battle for the position, but the former Denver Bronco came down with COVID-19 this week, so Smith started in his place again. Smith played the entire first half, completing 10 of 18 passes for 112 yards, and recorded an up-and-down performance. Coach Pete Carroll said before the game that Smith would play in the third quarter, but the quarterback came out of the locker room after halftime with his right knee wrapped and Jacob Eason took over instead. Chicago won in all three facets of the game. The offense was more consistent, the defense buckled at times but didn’t break, and the special teams created quite a few plays. Let’s take a look at what happened in Seattle on Thursday night.
Geno Smith isn’t running away with the QB competition
With Lock sidelined with COVID-19, Smith again started at quarterback. Many expected this to be the time the vet would run away with quarterback competition, but that didn’t happen.
We’ve seen both good and bad from the Seahawks offense, and it wasn’t all Smith’s fault. On one drive in the first half, the Seahawks converted a fourth-and-2 at the Bears’ 34-yard line to get to the 22-yard line, but an illegal handing penalty nullified the play and sent Seattle off the field. target range. On the very next drive, Jason Myers missed a 47-yard field goal attempt after the Seahawks had a first-and-10 from the Bears’ 27-yard line just a few plays earlier.
Smith missed a couple of deep passes and also tripped his own running back on the play-action for a big loss. He got some nice throws that went a long way, but that doesn’t change the fact that the Seahawks were outscored 17-0 in the first half and the boo birds were out in Seattle.
Our best guess is that Smith eventually wins the job, but he didn’t quite do it Thursday night. A fan came prepared for a weak offensive performance.
Justin Fields decent in limited action
Fields played just one drive Thursday night, completing 5 of 7 passes for 39 yards. Once again, the offensive line didn’t exactly help Fields out early. They were under pressure on almost every passing play, but the Bears drove 52 yards down the field in 10 plays to kick a field goal – the first points of the game.
However, when Fields gets time to throw, he looks good. Check out this 19-yard connection with tight end Cole Kmet.
A few things to note from that first drive: The Bears went play-action on nearly every passing play. Plus, five plays into the possession, the offense faced a fourth-and-2. Fields then did a nice job of drawing Darrell Taylor offside to keep the drive alive.
DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett make surprise appearances
ESPN didn’t expect Seattle’s top two receivers to play, but to the surprise of the broadcast crew and just about everyone, Metcalf and Lockett took the field on Seattle’s first possession of the game. Neither was targeted, however, and the Seahawks went three and out.
Rookie WR/PR Velus Jones Jr. flashes
Many don’t see that Chicago has one of the top receiving corps in the NFL, but they are watching the rookie from Tennessee. Even if Jones Jr. doesn’t make an impact catching the ball in Year 1, he can star as a returner. Check out this 48-yard punt return that Jones Jr. ripped down the sideline in the first quarter:
Holds the special teams touchdown
While the Bears looked like good comeback bets, the Seahawks did not. Seattle had a kick last week and had another Thursday night that cost them seven points!
Seahawks LG Damien Lewis is out with an injury
Not what you want to see in the preseason. Seahawks starting left guard Lewis went down next to Caleb Johnson early in the second quarter, and the broadcast noted that teammates rushed to call for medical personnel as soon as the whistle blew. According to the Tacoma News Tribune, the medical staff put air in Lewis’ foot/ankle and he was taken off the field. But there was good news after the game, according to Pete Carroll, who said X-rays were negative and Lewis suffered a sprained ankle.
Lewis started all 13 games he played for the Seahawks last year.
First round pick LT Charles Cross is fighting penalties
The Seahawks committed five offensive penalties in the first half. Cross had four of those with three false starts, and one holding penalty. He drew his fifth penalty — another false start — in the third quarter. Playing left tackle — especially as a rookie — is tough. Cross has all the intangibles to be a left tackle, but he won’t if he’s going to draw yellow jerseys often.
What’s next
The Bears close out the preseason on the road against the Cleveland Browns next Saturday. The Seahawks will also hit the road to face the Dallas Cowboys, closing out the exhibition season next Friday.
title: “Score Seahawks Vs. Bears Chicago Throttles Seattle To Open Week 2 Of Preseason Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-25” author: “Timothy Luksa”
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock was supposed to start this matchup over Geno Smith as the two continue to battle for the position, but the former Denver Bronco came down with COVID-19 this week, so Smith started in his place again. Smith played the entire first half, completing 10 of 18 passes for 112 yards, and recorded an up-and-down performance. Coach Pete Carroll said before the game that Smith would play in the third quarter, but the quarterback came out of the locker room after halftime with his right knee wrapped and Jacob Eason took over instead. Chicago won in all three facets of the game. The offense was more consistent, the defense buckled at times but didn’t break, and the special teams created quite a few plays. Let’s take a look at what happened in Seattle on Thursday night.
Geno Smith isn’t running away with the QB competition
With Lock sidelined with COVID-19, Smith again started at quarterback. Many expected this to be the time the vet would run away with quarterback competition, but that didn’t happen.
We’ve seen both good and bad from the Seahawks offense, and it wasn’t all Smith’s fault. On one drive in the first half, the Seahawks converted a fourth-and-2 at the Bears’ 34-yard line to get to the 22-yard line, but an illegal handing penalty nullified the play and sent Seattle off the field. target range. On the very next drive, Jason Myers missed a 47-yard field goal attempt after the Seahawks had a first-and-10 from the Bears’ 27-yard line just a few plays earlier.
Smith missed a couple of deep passes and also tripped his own running back on the play-action for a big loss. He got some nice throws that went a long way, but that doesn’t change the fact that the Seahawks were outscored 17-0 in the first half and the boo birds were out in Seattle.
Our best guess is that Smith eventually wins the job, but he didn’t quite do it Thursday night. A fan came prepared for a weak offensive performance.
Justin Fields decent in limited action
Fields played just one drive Thursday night, completing 5 of 7 passes for 39 yards. Once again, the offensive line didn’t exactly help Fields out early. They were under pressure on almost every passing play, but the Bears drove 52 yards down the field in 10 plays to kick a field goal – the first points of the game.
However, when Fields gets time to throw, he looks good. Check out this 19-yard connection with tight end Cole Kmet.
A few things to note from that first drive: The Bears went play-action on nearly every passing play. Plus, five plays into the possession, the offense faced a fourth-and-2. Fields then did a nice job of drawing Darrell Taylor offside to keep the drive alive.
DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett make surprise appearances
ESPN didn’t expect Seattle’s top two receivers to play, but to the surprise of the broadcast crew and just about everyone, Metcalf and Lockett took the field on Seattle’s first possession of the game. Neither was targeted, however, and the Seahawks went three and out.
Rookie WR/PR Velus Jones Jr. flashes
Many don’t see that Chicago has one of the top receiving corps in the NFL, but they are watching the rookie from Tennessee. Even if Jones Jr. doesn’t make an impact catching the ball in Year 1, he can star as a returner. Check out this 48-yard punt return that Jones Jr. ripped down the sideline in the first quarter:
Holds the special teams touchdown
While the Bears looked like good comeback bets, the Seahawks did not. Seattle had a kick last week and had another Thursday night that cost them seven points!
Seahawks LG Damien Lewis is out with an injury
Not what you want to see in the preseason. Seahawks starting left guard Lewis went down next to Caleb Johnson early in the second quarter, and the broadcast noted that teammates rushed to call for medical personnel as soon as the whistle blew. According to the Tacoma News Tribune, the medical staff put air in Lewis’ foot/ankle and he was taken off the field. But there was good news after the game, according to Pete Carroll, who said X-rays were negative and Lewis suffered a sprained ankle.
Lewis started all 13 games he played for the Seahawks last year.
First round pick LT Charles Cross is fighting penalties
The Seahawks committed five offensive penalties in the first half. Cross had four of those with three false starts, and one holding penalty. He drew his fifth penalty — another false start — in the third quarter. Playing left tackle — especially as a rookie — is tough. Cross has all the intangibles to be a left tackle, but he won’t if he’s going to draw yellow jerseys often.
What’s next
The Bears close out the preseason on the road against the Cleveland Browns next Saturday. The Seahawks will also hit the road to face the Dallas Cowboys, closing out the exhibition season next Friday.
title: “Score Seahawks Vs. Bears Chicago Throttles Seattle To Open Week 2 Of Preseason Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-19” author: “Edward Rhone”
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock was supposed to start this matchup over Geno Smith as the two continue to battle for the position, but the former Denver Bronco came down with COVID-19 this week, so Smith started in his place again. Smith played the entire first half, completing 10 of 18 passes for 112 yards, and recorded an up-and-down performance. Coach Pete Carroll said before the game that Smith would play in the third quarter, but the quarterback came out of the locker room after halftime with his right knee wrapped and Jacob Eason took over instead. Chicago won in all three facets of the game. The offense was more consistent, the defense buckled at times but didn’t break, and the special teams created quite a few plays. Let’s take a look at what happened in Seattle on Thursday night.
Geno Smith isn’t running away with the QB competition
With Lock sidelined with COVID-19, Smith again started at quarterback. Many expected this to be the time the vet would run away with quarterback competition, but that didn’t happen.
We’ve seen both good and bad from the Seahawks offense, and it wasn’t all Smith’s fault. On one drive in the first half, the Seahawks converted a fourth-and-2 at the Bears’ 34-yard line to get to the 22-yard line, but an illegal handing penalty nullified the play and sent Seattle off the field. target range. On the very next drive, Jason Myers missed a 47-yard field goal attempt after the Seahawks had a first-and-10 from the Bears’ 27-yard line just a few plays earlier.
Smith missed a couple of deep passes and also tripped his own running back on the play-action for a big loss. He got some nice throws that went a long way, but that doesn’t change the fact that the Seahawks were outscored 17-0 in the first half and the boo birds were out in Seattle.
Our best guess is that Smith eventually wins the job, but he didn’t quite do it Thursday night. A fan came prepared for a weak offensive performance.
Justin Fields decent in limited action
Fields played just one drive Thursday night, completing 5 of 7 passes for 39 yards. Once again, the offensive line didn’t exactly help Fields out early. They were under pressure on almost every passing play, but the Bears drove 52 yards down the field in 10 plays to kick a field goal – the first points of the game.
However, when Fields gets time to throw, he looks good. Check out this 19-yard connection with tight end Cole Kmet.
A few things to note from that first drive: The Bears went play-action on nearly every passing play. Plus, five plays into the possession, the offense faced a fourth-and-2. Fields then did a nice job of drawing Darrell Taylor offside to keep the drive alive.
DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett make surprise appearances
ESPN didn’t expect Seattle’s top two receivers to play, but to the surprise of the broadcast crew and just about everyone, Metcalf and Lockett took the field on Seattle’s first possession of the game. Neither was targeted, however, and the Seahawks went three and out.
Rookie WR/PR Velus Jones Jr. flashes
Many don’t see that Chicago has one of the top receiving corps in the NFL, but they are watching the rookie from Tennessee. Even if Jones Jr. doesn’t make an impact catching the ball in Year 1, he can star as a returner. Check out this 48-yard punt return that Jones Jr. ripped down the sideline in the first quarter:
Holds the special teams touchdown
While the Bears looked like good comeback bets, the Seahawks did not. Seattle had a kick last week and had another Thursday night that cost them seven points!
Seahawks LG Damien Lewis is out with an injury
Not what you want to see in the preseason. Seahawks starting left guard Lewis went down next to Caleb Johnson early in the second quarter, and the broadcast noted that teammates rushed to call for medical personnel as soon as the whistle blew. According to the Tacoma News Tribune, the medical staff put air in Lewis’ foot/ankle and he was taken off the field. But there was good news after the game, according to Pete Carroll, who said X-rays were negative and Lewis suffered a sprained ankle.
Lewis started all 13 games he played for the Seahawks last year.
First round pick LT Charles Cross is fighting penalties
The Seahawks committed five offensive penalties in the first half. Cross had four of those with three false starts, and one holding penalty. He drew his fifth penalty — another false start — in the third quarter. Playing left tackle — especially as a rookie — is tough. Cross has all the intangibles to be a left tackle, but he won’t if he’s going to draw yellow jerseys often.
What’s next
The Bears close out the preseason on the road against the Cleveland Browns next Saturday. The Seahawks will also hit the road to face the Dallas Cowboys, closing out the exhibition season next Friday.
