What happened: The Chicago Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night. Chicago produced multiple second-half scoring drives to pull away and secure the road win.

Why it matters: The victory moves Chicago to 6-2 through eight games, solidifying the team in the fifth seed in the NFC playoff picture. Maintaining a three-game winning streak keeps the Bears firmly positioned in the postseason chase as the league crosses the midseason mark.

What to watch: Chicago moves into Week 10 aiming to extend its winning streak and protect its standing in the conference wild-card race.