Final2021 Week 16

Lumen Field, Seattle, WA

Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks, Week 16 2021

Chicago Bears

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25

Seattle Seahawks

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24

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bears0771125
Seahawks7107024

CHI 25SEA 24 Final

  • Passing leader

    Nick Foles

    CHI · QB

    16.8PPR pts

    24/35, 250 YDS, 1 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    David Montgomery

    CHI · RB

    23.6PPR pts

    21 ATT, 45 YDS, 1 TD, 7 REC, 61 REC YDS

  • Seahawks leader

    Rashaad Penny

    SEA · RB

    19.5PPR pts

    17 ATT, 135 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Carlos Dunlap

    SEA

    2 SACK, 5 TKL

Bears 25, Seahawks 24: Chicago rallies from 10 down at halftime

Chicago erased a 17–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Seattle 18–7 after the break to win 25–24. Seattle outgained the Bears 331–317.

The Seahawks went 3-for-10 on third down, while the Bears kept the ball for 38:25 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 8 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +20% third-down rate CHI 50% · SEA 30%
  • +16:50 time of possession CHI 38:25 · SEA 21:35

Game Highlights

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Why the Bears Won

Chicago won the third-down and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Bears vs Seahawks
BearsStatSeahawks
50%Third-down conversion30%
38:25Time of possession21:35
Other team stats
317Total yards331
4.6Yards per play6.2
69Plays53
0Turnovers0

Scoring Summary

The Bears scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Seahawks scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Bears vs Seahawks
TimeTeamPlayCHISEA
1st quarter
9:00SEARussell Wilson → DK Metcalf, 41-yard TD Takes leadJason Myers XP07
2nd quarter
10:15CHIDavid Montgomery 1-yard TD run Ties gameCairo Santos XP77
4:47SEARashaad Penny 3-yard TD run Takes leadJason Myers XP714
0:17SEAJason Myers 36-yard FG Extends lead717
3rd quarter
5:30CHIKhalil Herbert 20-yard TD runCairo Santos XP1417
3:32SEARussell Wilson → Gerald Everett, 24-yard TD Extends leadJason Myers XP1424
4th quarter
10:42CHICairo Santos 35-yard FG1724
1:01CHINick Foles → Jimmy Graham, 15-yard TD Game winnerNick Foles → Damiere Byrd, 2-pt conversion2524

Fantasy Points: Bears vs Seahawks, Week 16 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. David MontgomeryCHIRB23.6 PTSRB7
  2. Rashaad PennySEARB19.5 PTSRB9
  3. Gerald EverettSEATE16.8 PTSTE3
  4. Russell WilsonSEAQB16.5 PTSQB12

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Nick FolesCHIQB15.8QB1324/352501048098.5
Russell WilsonSEAQB16.5QB1216/27181202130104.1

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
David MontgomeryCHIRB23.6RB7RB2145197610Start/Sit →
Rashaad PennySEARB19.5RB9RB1713511000
Gerald EverettSEATE16.8TE3TE———54681
DK MetcalfSEAWR12.1WR35WR———52411Start/Sit →
Jimmy GrahamCHITE11.0TE8TE———22301
Darnell MooneyCHIWR10.9WR42WR22095570Start/Sit →
Khalil HerbertCHIRB9.8RB29RB22111170Start/Sit →
Cole KmetCHITE8.9TE17TE———54490Start/Sit →
DeeJay DallasSEARB7.8RB36RB415044230Start/Sit →
Tyler LockettSEAWR6.0WR69WR———63300
Marquise GoodwinCHIWR4.3WR82WR———22230
Damiere ByrdCHIWR4.1WR83WR———31110
Dee EskridgeSEAWR3.7WR88WR17032100
Damien WilliamsCHIRB2.4RB66RB11202120
Dazz NewsomeCHIWR2.0WR101WR———21100
Freddie SwainSEAWR1.9WR102WR———2190
Colby ParkinsonSEATE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. Cole KmetTE71 snaps96%
  2. Darnell MooneyWR63 snaps85%
  3. Damiere ByrdWR62 snaps84%
  4. David MontgomeryRB58 snaps78%
  5. Dazz NewsomeWR34 snaps46%

Target Share35 targets

  1. David Montgomery26%, 9 targets
  2. Darnell Mooney26%, 9 targets
  3. Cole Kmet14%, 5 targets
  4. Damiere Byrd9%, 3 targets
  5. Jimmy Graham6%, 2 targets
  6. Other20%, 7 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. David Montgomery70%, 21 carries
  2. Nick Foles13%, 4 carries
  3. Darnell Mooney7%, 2 carries
  4. Khalil Herbert7%, 2 carries
  5. Damien Williams3%, 1 carries

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

  1. DK MetcalfWR49 snaps88%
  2. Tyler LockettWR48 snaps86%
  3. Gerald EverettTE47 snaps84%
  4. Rashaad PennyRB30 snaps54%
  5. Freddie SwainWR29 snaps52%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Tyler Lockett22%, 6 targets
  2. Gerald Everett19%, 5 targets
  3. DK Metcalf19%, 5 targets
  4. DeeJay Dallas15%, 4 targets
  5. Dee Eskridge11%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Rashaad Penny71%, 17 carries
  2. DeeJay Dallas17%, 4 carries
  3. Russell Wilson8%, 2 carries
  4. Dee Eskridge4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Cole KmetCHITE7196%514%0
DK MetcalfSEAWR4988%519%0
Tyler LockettSEAWR4886%622%0
Darnell MooneyCHIWR6385%926%2
Gerald EverettSEATE4784%519%0
Damiere ByrdCHIWR6284%39%0
David MontgomeryCHIRB5878%926%21
Rashaad PennySEARB3054%14%17
Freddie SwainSEAWR2952%27%0
Dazz NewsomeCHIWR3446%26%0
Colby ParkinsonSEATE2239%14%0
DeeJay DallasSEARB2239%415%4
Dee EskridgeSEAWR2036%311%1
Marquise GoodwinCHIWR2331%26%0
Jimmy GrahamCHITE2128%26%0
J.P. HoltzCHITE1318%00%0
Damien WilliamsCHIRB912%26%1
Khalil HerbertCHIRB811%13%2
Penny HartSEAWR611%00%0
Travis HomerSEARB47%00%0
Tyler MabrySEATE24%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+8.4Gerald Everett16.8 PTS vs 8.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.5Darnell Mooney10.9 PTS vs 16.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume28.6 xFPDavid Montgomery23.6 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
David MontgomeryCHI · RB23.628.6−5.078%70% car—02170%926%
Nick FolesCHI · QB16.818.0−1.2100%35 att—35413%00%
Darnell MooneyCHI · WR10.916.4−5.585%26% tgt—027%926%
Russell WilsonSEA · QB16.513.2+3.3100%27 att—2728%00%
Rashaad PennySEA · RB19.512.6+6.954%71% car—01771%14%
Tyler LockettSEA · WR6.010.1−4.186%22% tgt—000%622%
DeeJay DallasSEA · RB7.89.3−1.539%17% car—0417%415%
Cole KmetCHI · TE8.98.4+0.596%14% tgt—000%514%
DK MetcalfSEA · WR12.18.4+3.788%19% tgt—000%519%
Gerald EverettSEA · TE16.88.4+8.484%19% tgt—000%519%
Dee EskridgeSEA · WR3.75.7−2.036%11% tgt—014%311%
Damiere ByrdCHI · WR4.15.1−1.084%9% tgt—000%39%
Damien WilliamsCHI · RB2.44.0−1.612%6% tgt—013%26%
Dazz NewsomeCHI · WR2.03.4−1.446%6% tgt—000%26%
Freddie SwainSEA · WR1.93.4−1.552%7% tgt—000%27%
Jimmy GrahamCHI · TE11.03.4+7.628%6% tgt—000%26%
Marquise GoodwinCHI · WR4.33.4+0.931%6% tgt—000%26%
Khalil HerbertCHI · RB9.83.0+6.811%7% car—027%13%
Colby ParkinsonSEA · TE0.01.7−1.739%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Bears 35 targets and 30 carries; Seahawks 27 targets and 24 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Nick Foles

CHI · QB · 16.8 pts on 18.0 expected

24 of 35 passing for 250 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 carries for 8 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.0 expected.

Russell Wilson

SEA · QB · 16.5 pts on 13.2 expected

16 of 27 passing for 181 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 13 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.2 expected.

David Montgomery Volume, no payoff

CHI · RB · 23.6 pts on 28.6 expected

9 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 61 yards; 21 carries (70% of the team's) for 45 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 28.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: David Montgomery →

Darnell Mooney Unlucky

CHI · WR · 10.9 pts on 16.4 expected

9 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 57 yards; 2 carries (7% of the team's) for 2 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Darnell Mooney →

Rashaad Penny Ran hot

SEA · RB · 19.5 pts on 12.6 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 17 carries (71% of the team's) for 135 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Tyler Lockett

SEA · WR · 6.0 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (22% of the team's), 3 catches for 30 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.1 expected.

Gerald Everett Ran hot

SEA · TE · 16.8 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 68 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Jimmy Graham Ran hot

CHI · TE · 11.0 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 30 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Chicago Bears

  • Stock up: Damiere Byrd played 84% of the snaps, up from a 53% season average.
  • Stock down: Dazz Newsome played 46% of the snaps, down from a 66% season average.
  • Stock down: Marquise Goodwin played 31% of the snaps, down from a 46% season average.

Seattle Seahawks

  • Stock up: Rashaad Penny played 54% of the snaps, up from a 32% season average.
  • Stock up: DeeJay Dallas played 39% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.
  • Stock up: Colby Parkinson played 39% of the snaps, up from a 20% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bears defense and Seahawks defense
Points allowed toBears DSeahawks D
QBs17.717.2
RBs21.528.9
WRs34.433.2
TEs8.714.4

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Seattle opened at 70% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.

Seahawks win probability

Seahawks win probability by game minuteSeahawks started at 70%, stood at 92% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −19Montgomery 1-yd TD run85% → 66%Q2 10:15
  2. +21Penny 3-yd TD run65% → 86%Q2 4:47
  3. −19Herbert 20-yd TD run94% → 75%Q3 5:30
  4. +19Wilson → Everett, 24-yd TD75% → 95%Q3 3:32
  5. −69Foles → Graham, 15-yd TD>99% → 31%Q4 1:01

Swing in Seahawks win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bears vs Seahawks
Chicago BearsMeasureSeattle Seahawks
69Plays53
57%Pass rate55%
5.9Yds / dropback5.6
2.9Yds / carry7.1
7/14Third downs3/10

Efficiency edge Chicago ran 16 more plays than Seattle.

  • Top targets
  • CHI Mooney 26% · Montgomery 26% · Kmet 14%
  • SEA Lockett 22% · Metcalf 19% · Everett 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bears vs Seahawks
ResultCHISEA
Touchdowns33
Field goals11
Punts34
Turnovers00
Turnovers on downs21
Missed field goals01
  • The Seahawks opened the scoring on their second possession, a 7-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Bears drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to eight minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SEAQ1 15:003-41:20Punt
CHIQ1 13:40381:36Punt
SEAQ1 12:047803:04Touchdown
CHIQ1 9:0015718:27Downs
SEAQ1 0:33301:53Punt
CHIQ2 13:405153:25Touchdown
SEAQ2 10:1512745:28Touchdown
CHIQ2 4:476113:45Punt
SEAQ2 1:027550:45Field goal
CHIQ2 0:171120:17End of half
CHIQ3 15:00513:09Punt
SEAQ3 11:51360:54Punt
CHIQ3 10:5710825:27Touchdown
SEAQ3 5:304611:58Touchdown
CHIQ3 3:3213587:50Field goal
SEAQ4 10:427473:24Missed FG
CHIQ4 7:185172:17Downs
SEAQ4 5:01552:05Punt
CHIQ4 2:566801:55Touchdown
SEAQ4 1:01450:44Downs
CHIQ4 0:171-10:17End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Bears vs Seahawks Head-to-Head

The Bears and Seahawks first met in 1976 and have played 20 times since.

All-time series
12–8Seahawks lead, 20 meetings since 1976
Postseason
2–0Bears won in 2006 and 2010
Largest Bears win
37–62006
Largest Seahawks win
38–91984

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Bears win, S = Seahawks win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 8 Bears at Seahawks Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bears vs Seahawks
BearsStatSeahawks
6-11Record7-10
18.3Points per game23.2
307.4Yards per game323.9
4.9Yards per play5.8
23.9Points allowed per game21.5
316.7Yards allowed per game379.1

Bears vs Seahawks Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SEA −7Seahawks failed to cover by 8
Total
41Over: 49 points scored (by 8)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Seahawks24.0240.0
Bears17.025+8.0

The Bears beat their implied total and the Seahawks fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Chicago Bears

Against the spread
5–10
Over/under
6–9
ATS as favorite
2–1
ATS as underdog
3–9
ATS on the road
3–5

Seattle Seahawks

Against the spread
7–8
Over/under
4–10–1
ATS as favorite
3–5
ATS as underdog
4–3
ATS at home
3–4

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bears vs Seahawks Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Bears vs Seahawks Week 16 game?

The Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 25–24 in Week 16 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA, on December 26, 2021. See the Bears' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Bears vs Seahawks?

The final score was Bears 25, Seahawks 24. The Seahawks led 17–7 at halftime, and the second half went Bears 18, Seahawks 7.

What happened in the Bears vs Seahawks game?

Chicago erased a 17–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Seattle 18–7 after the break to win 25–24. Seattle outgained the Bears 331–317. David Montgomery led all players with 7 catches for 61 yards, plus 21 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown.

What was the game-winning score in Bears vs Seahawks?

Nick Foles' 15-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham with 1:01 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bears a 25–24 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bears vs Seahawks?

David Montgomery led the game with 23.6 PPR fantasy points, the RB7 of Week 16, on 7 catches for 61 yards, plus 21 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. Rashaad Penny was next with 19.5 (RB9). See David Montgomery's 2021 game log.

Who led Bears vs Seahawks in passing, rushing and receiving?

Nick Foles (CHI) led all passers with 24 of 35 for 250 yards and a touchdown. Rashaad Penny (SEA) led in rushing with 17 carries for 135 yards and a touchdown. Gerald Everett (SEA) led in receiving with 4 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did David Montgomery score against the Seahawks?

David Montgomery scored 23.6 points in PPR leagues, 20.1 in half-PPR and 16.6 in standard scoring against the Seahawks in Week 16 of the 2021 season, on 7 catches for 61 yards, plus 21 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. He drew 26% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bears vs Seahawks?

Gerald Everett outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 16.8 PPR points on 8.4 xFP (+8.4). Darnell Mooney fell furthest short, with 10.9 points on 16.4 xFP (−5.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Bears come back to beat the Seahawks?

The Bears' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Nick Foles' 15-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Nick Foles' 15-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Bears vs Seahawks record?

The Seahawks lead the all-time series 12–8 across 20 meetings since 1976, including a 0–2 record in the postseason.

When did the Bears and Seahawks last play before this game?

Before Week 16 of 2021, they last met in the 2018 season on September 17, 2018, when the Bears beat the Seahawks 24–17.

Have the Bears and Seahawks met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2010 playoffs. The Bears are 2–0 against the Seahawks in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Bears vs Seahawks?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Seahawks −7, making the Seattle Seahawks 7-point favorites, with a closing total of 41. That implied about 24.0 points for the Seahawks and 17.0 for the Bears.

Did Bears vs Seahawks go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 41, and the teams combined for 49 points, 8 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Bears vs Seahawks?

The Bears covered as 7-point underdogs against the closing line of Seahawks −7. The final margin was 1 point.