The NFL’s Monday night slate featured a single matchup, and the Chicago Bears made a statement on the road in Seattle. The Bears dominated the Seahawks from start to finish, pulling away to a convincing 34-17 victory. It was a lopsided result that left little doubt, as Chicago’s offense proved far too much for a Seattle defense that struggled to generate stops throughout the evening. The Seahawks, playing at home, couldn’t find the momentum needed to get back into the game.
The XO Sports model had a solid night, correctly siding with the Bears as the pick in this matchup. While the model projected a much closer contest at 23-22, it had the right team circled heading into kickoff. Chicago’s margin of victory far exceeded expectations, but a correct call is a correct call. With a 51.3% probability attached to the Bears winning, the model leaned the right direction even in what looked like a toss-up on paper, finishing the day at 1-0 on predictions.