Seahawks to beat Bears 24-20 in Monday night showdown

Pro Picks projects the Seattle Seahawks will defeat the Chicago Bears 24-20 on Monday night. The prediction favors Seattle, who are listed as 3-point favorites at home. This matchup pits the league's top-ranked defense against an offense that has generated 613 passing yards in its last two games.

The Bears, holding a 5-2 record, have won their last two contests since quarterback Caleb Williams returned from a three-game absence. In those victories over Atlanta and New England, Williams threw for a combined 613 yards. Despite missing Williams for a portion of the season, head coach Ben Johnson's unit ranks third in total yards per game at 390.7 and eighth in scoring with 25.7 points per game.

Seattle enters the game with a 4-3 record. The Seahawks have the No. 1 defense in the NFL for the second consecutive season, allowing 233.9 yards per game. They also rank fourth in points allowed, giving up 17.9 per contest. On the offensive side, the connection between quarterback Sam Darnold and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been a key factor in their recent success.

Seattle's defensive performance was evident in their previous matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Seahawks limited Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III to shut down the Chiefs' offense, handing Kansas City its first loss of the season. The Chiefs are currently 5-1.

The Pro Picks column opened the week with a correct prediction when the Green Bay Packers defeated the Carolina Panthers 27-19 on Thursday night. The column's record for the week stands at 1-0 in that specific instance, while its overall straight-up record is 65-42-1. Against the spread, the column is 57-48-3.

Other matchups on the slate include the Arizona Cardinals at the Dallas Cowboys, where Pro Picks favors the Cowboys 27-23. The line has Dallas minus 7. The Cardinals have lost 10 straight home games and allow 29.7 points per game, the worst in the league.

In Baltimore, the Buffalo Bills are 5-1 and favored by 3 points over the Ravens. The Bills lead the NFL in scoring with 32.8 points per game but allow 28.5. Lamar Jackson is expected to return for Baltimore, though the defense gave up 35 points in the second half against Cincinnati last week. Pro Picks projects a 28-22 win for Buffalo.

The Jacksonville Jaguars, who have won 10 straight against the Indianapolis Colts in Jacksonville, are favored by 10 points. The Colts are 2-5 and trading veterans to stockpile draft picks. The Jaguars are coming off a bye and a split of two games in London. Trevor Lawrence has 14 touchdown passes and four interceptions.

The Minnesota Vikings are the only undefeated team in the NFL at 6-0. They travel to Detroit, where the Lions are favored by 3 points. The Lions rank second in scoring with 30.7 points per game. Jared Goff has 14 touchdown passes and no interceptions. Pro Picks identifies the Lions as its best bet, predicting a 27-16 victory to end Minnesota's winning streak.

The Kansas City Chiefs, at 5-1, face the Denver Broncos at home. The line has Kansas City favored by 1.5 points. The Chiefs shut down Seattle in their last game but now face a Denver defense that has not met expectations. Bo Nix improved his play last week, and Pat Surtain II may return from injury. Pro Picks labels this an upset special, picking the Broncos 20-18.