Bears lead 6-2 after 34-17 win in Seattle

The Chicago Bears defeated the defending Super Bowl champions 34-17 on Monday at Lumen Field in Seattle.

Quarterback Caleb Williams addressed the crowd of Bears supporters remaining in the stands after the final whistle. He told ESPN host Scott Van Pelt that the city is a Bears town, a sentiment he noted was shared even during the Michael Jordan era. Williams stated his goal is to work hard for his teammates and find ways to win games. He emphasized that he wants to make the fans who paid hard-earned money to attend the game proud of the team. Williams said each win builds on that foundation of pride for Bears fans.

Van Pelt described Chicago as the best sports town in America. Williams did not disagree with the assessment. However, he expressed caution regarding the increased national attention the team is receiving. The Bears are now 6-2 for the season. Williams noted that the team was previously labeled the No. 1 regression team. He said that now everyone is jumping on the train to the other side of that label. Williams added that the focus must remain on what is in-house for the team.

The victory extended the Bears' winning streak against a high-profile opponent. The game took place on the turf at Lumen Field. Williams sat in a chair on the field to conduct the interview. The atmosphere in the stands was energetic following the final score.