Two weeks ago, the NFL power rankers were beginning to believe in the Seahawks. Now? Well, let's just say consecutive home losses did not impress.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Bernard Berrian, left, catches a 40-yard pass for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' Kelly Herndon, center, and Oliver Celestin, right, defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006 in Chicago. (AP Photo)

The Minnesota Vikings almost couldn't be doing this more quietly. Justin Jefferson was brilliant, with 10 catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns as the Vikings beat the Seahawks 27-24 to keep pace with the Lions in the NFC North and for the top seed in the NFC playoffs at 13-2.

The Seattle Seahawks (8-7) face the Chicago Bears (4-11) for Thursday Night Football. Kickoff from Soldier Field is scheduled for 8:15 pm ET (Prime Video). Below, we look at the Seahawks vs. Bears odd

Geno Smith is among the more well-known names in the NFL, especially after winning Comeback Player of the Year in 2022 following a career resurgence with the Seahawks. That came just the season after the Russel Wilson trade, and no one knew the future in Seattle.

Marsh previews Thursday night's NFL action as a struggling Chicago Bears welcome Seattle Seahawks, who can cover the spread.

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith suffered an injury midway through the third quarter of a 20-3 game against the Green Bay Packers.,

So, even though it was a loss, the Seahawks have gotten a bump in the most recent NFL power rankings from Vinnie Iyer at the Sporting News.

The Seattle Seahawks have to play two Thursday Night Football games this season. The first came back in Week 6 when they got thrashed by the visiting San Francisco 49ers. The second will come a few days from now when they visit the Chicago Bears for the final TNF game of the 2024 NFL season.

The Minnesota Vikings move to 13-2 and push their winning streak to eight games with a 27-24 victory on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.