Coverage dated November 2, 2026 to November 5, 2026

Bears QB Caleb Williams Reveals Jeffery Simmons Nickname After Seahawks Win

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Nov 2, 2026

Newest development Nov 3, 2026 · 2 reports'El Jefe' takes charge: DT Jeffery Simmons embraces role, responsibility as new boss of Bears' defense

Caleb Williams revealed the nickname that new Bears teammate Jeffery Simmons has after helping them defeat the Seahawks.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Bears' big plan coming together beautifully as 34-17 win over Seahawks pushes them to best start since 2012

    Headline from Sun Times ·

  2. Names this update

    Bears QB Caleb Williams Reveals Jeffery Simmons Nickname After Seahawks Win

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  3. Newest

    'El Jefe' takes charge: DT Jeffery Simmons embraces role, responsibility as new boss of Bears' defense

    Headline from Sun Times ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

22 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Bears vs. Seahawks tonight as Caleb Williams faces one of the best defenses in football (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Caleb Williams and the 5-2 Chicago Bears face their toughest test yet against the defending champion Seattle Seahawks' elite defense tonight.

  2. Sun Times

    Bears match Seahawks' physicality, lead at halftime (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    SEATTLE — In their first game since they declared their postseason dreams to the rest of the league, the Bears did something to the Seahawks that no one had done in 27 games: they scored on the first drive.

  3. Fox News

    Bears prove they are NFC North's most complete team with commanding win over Seahawks (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Caleb Williams became first QB to eclipse 200 yards against Seattle's vaunted defense, while Jeffery Simmons' debut on defense was a fun start to a new home.

  4. Sun Times

    Bears' big plan coming together beautifully as 34-17 win over Seahawks pushes them to best start since 2012 (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    SEATTLE — The Bears are watching their plans click into place, and it’s beautiful. It’s been a while since they felt like this, watching the right coach, the right quarterback and the right defensive star hit all at the same time in a 34-17 win over the defending champion Seahawks on Monday.

  5. WGN Chicago

    Simmons, Williams and Swift carry Bears to impressive 34-17 win over the Seahawks in primetime (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    The Chicago Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night behind strong performances from Caleb Williams, D'Andre Swift, and Jeffery Simmons.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Caleb Williams threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive and Jeffery Simmons delivered just what Chicago needed on defense as the Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-17

  7. The Boston Globe

    Caleb Williams, Jeffery Simmons lead Bears past Super Bowl champs in Seattle (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    QB Williams was efficient and had no turnovers, while Simmons made an immediate impact on the Chicago defense to drop the Super Bowl champs to 4-4.

  8. WKBN Youngstown

    Williams and Simmons lead Bears past Seahawks 34-17 (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    The Bears topped the Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night.

  9. The Guardian

    Caleb Williams and new arrival Jeffery Simmons power Bears past sputtering Seahawks (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Star defensive lineman has one sack, six tackles D’Andre Swift rushes for three touchdowns Seattle have lost three of their last four games Caleb Williams threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive and Jeffery Simmons delivered just what Chicago needed on defense as the Bears beat the host Seattle …

  10. New York Post

    Bears dominate Seahawks as Jeffery Simmons makes statement after trade (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Jeffery Simmons delivered just what Chicago needed on defense as the Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night.

  11. NBC Chicago

    Bears vs. Seahawks: Caleb Williams, Jeffery Simmons lead Chicago past Seattle 34-17 (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze celebrates a reception against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

  12. NBC Chicago

    Bears vs. Seahawks: Caleb Williams, Jeffrey Simmons lead Chicago past Seattle 34-17 (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze celebrates a reception against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

  13. Sun Times

    Bears QB Caleb Williams: 'I want to make these fans extremely proud' (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    SEATTLE — Caleb Williams climbed into a chair on the "SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt" on the turf at Lumen Field and looked into the fans left in the stands. They were mostly Bears fans — and they were going nuts after the team's 34-17 win Monday against the defending Super Bowl champions.

  14. Sun Times

    New DT Jeffery Simmons' Bears debut was everything both sides dreamed of in 34-17 win over Seahawks (opens Sun Times)

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    SEATTLE — The Bears got everything they wanted from new defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in his debut, and vice versa. Simmons led the team with six tackles, including a first-quarter sack and another tackle for loss, as well as loosening up the line of scrimmage for his fellow defensive linemen to …

  15. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Bears’ impressive win in Seattle cements their status as contender with Jeffery Simmons (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    SEATTLE — D’Andre Swift rushed for three touchdowns and newcomer Jeffery Simmons supercharged Chicago’s defense as the Bears earned a convincing 34-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks in a battle of NFC contenders at Lumen Field on Monday night.

  16. West Hawaii Today

    Bears get a spark from Jeffery Simmons in his debut and beat Seahawks 34-17 (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    SEATTLE — The final nail in the coffin was an interception by Chicago Bears defensive tackle James Lynch. Defensive end Austin Booker swatted a pass by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, and Lynch came down with the football for his first career pick.

  17. Newsweek

    Caleb Williams Goes Viral for Fiery Sideline Moment in Bears' Win Over Seahawks (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Caleb Williams was caught on camera during the Bears' "MNF" win over the Seahawks delivering a blunt message to teammates.

  18. Newsweek

    Bears QB Caleb Williams Reveals Jeffery Simmons Nickname After Seahawks Win (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Caleb Williams revealed the nickname that new Bears teammate Jeffery Simmons has after helping them defeat the Seahawks.

  19. Sun Times

    'El Jefe' takes charge: DT Jeffery Simmons embraces role, responsibility as new boss of Bears' defense (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    SEATTLE — Bears players couldn’t stop talking about defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons after his dominant debut Monday in their 34-17 win over the Seahawks . Offense or defense, it didn’t matter. Everyone had something to say.

  20. Sun Times

    How Bears QB Caleb Williams masters 'elaborate gameplan' vs. Seahawks (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    SEATTLE — Quarterback Caleb Williams reveled what felt like the most impactful win of the Ben Johnson era Monday night by looking into a swath of Bears fans at Lumen Field screaming his name. When he was drafted by the Bears, he said to ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt, he was told that Chicago was always a Be…

  21. Objectivist

    Jeffery Simmons Stifles Sam Darnold and Seahawks in Bears Debut (opens Objectivist)

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    Objectivist's feed description

    After only two practices with Chicago, Jeffery Simmons produced a sack, six tackles and three tackles for loss as the Bears beat the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks 34-17 for their third straight win.

  22. Newsweek

    Bears React to Caleb Williams Setting NFL Record in Win Over Seahawks (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Chicago Bears celebrated an NFL record set by Caleb Williams, but some critics called out the details of his historic feat.

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