Why the Chicago Bears' Monday night game against the Seahawks is so important

When the Chicago Bears’ schedule came out, their matchup with the Seattle Seahawks was arguably the biggest, and it’s certainly living up to that billing. The game’s status as a marquee matchup in primetime is certainly helping that, as is the Seahawks’ defense of their Super Bowl championship. Add to that mix the play of Caleb Williams since his return from injury and the Bears’ pursuit of a true signature victory, and you have a recipe for a wild evening in the Pacific Northwest. Ultimately though, the reason the game’s stakes are so high is twofold. The season is still relatively young, but it s never too early to start thinking about postseason contention. The Bears are currently 5-2 on the season and in pursuit of their first 6-2 start since the 2012 season, and while they would be in playoff position if the season ended today, they are already fighting a small uphill battle in terms of tiebreakers. For example, the Bears are behind the Minnesota Vikings in a tiebrea