New Bears lineman Jeffery Simmons leads team to 34-17 win

The Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night at a stadium in Seattle. The win marked the first game for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons with the Chicago team. He immediately changed the rhythm of the defense.

Simmons posted six total tackles, the most on the Bears roster. That count included one sack in the first quarter and one tackle for loss. His pressure on the offensive line created space for his teammates to make plays.

The game decided itself in the fourth quarter with six minutes remaining. Simmons and defensive end Montez Sweat pressured Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold out of the pocket. Darnold attempted a pass that defensive lineman Austin Booker tipped. The ball fell to James Lynch, who caught the interception.

Lynch returned the pick to the Seahawks 6-yard line. The Bears kicked off and took possession near the goal. Running back D'Andre Swift carried the ball into the end zone for a touchdown. The score became 34-17, which effectively ended the contest.

Simmons spent the previous five seasons with the Tennessee Titans, a stretch that included five straight losing campaigns. He said the lack of wins made those years difficult. He noted that he is happy to be in Chicago and ready to help the team win games.

Montez Sweat also returned to the lineup after serving a suspension. He recorded one sack, while two other sacks were nullified by penalties on the offense. Lynch credited Simmons for drawing attention from the offensive line. He said it is nice to have a special player on their side.