Seahawks look to boost fading playoff hopes against struggling Bears

By The Associated Press The Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) celebrates after scoring an 18-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Lindsey Wasson]

The Seattle Seahawks look to boost their fading playoff hopes when they visit the struggling Chicago Bears. Seattle trails the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams by one game with two to play. The Seahawks lost 27-24 to Minnesota last week. The Bears have dropped nine in a row since beating Jacksonville in London in Week 6. A loss to Seattle would give Chicago double-digit losing streaks for the second time in GM Ryan Poles’ three years. The Bears dropped the final 10 in 2022 as part of a franchise-worst 14-game slide that stretched into last year. They’ve never lost more than 10 straight in one season.