As Week 8 wraps up on Monday night, the Seattle Seahawks (4-3) host the Chicago Bears (5-2) at Lumen Field. The spotlight is on running back Zach Charbonnet, who is set to make his 2026 season debut after recovering from an ACL tear sustained during the NFC divisional round playoff against the San Francisco 49ers in January. His absence from the final injury report suggests he will be ready to play.

In contrast, the status of first-round rookie running back Jadarian Price remains unclear. Price has missed the last four games due to a chest injury and is currently on injured reserve. For him to play, Seattle must activate him by 4 p.m. today. Reports from ESPN indicate that Price has been designated to return, hinting at his potential participation.

Coach Mike Macdonald commented, "We're going to let the transaction speak for itself on that one."

To secure a victory against the Bears, who boast a formidable offense led by quarterback Caleb Williams, the Seahawks need to establish their running game. This strategy aims to keep Williams off the field while mitigating the Bears' pass rush. Notably, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold ranks last in the NFL for expected points added (EPA) per dropback when pressured, at -0.63. The recent trade for Quenton Nelson is expected to bolster Seattle's offensive line, allowing both Charbonnet and Price to find running lanes in Nelson's Seattle debut.

Macdonald stated, "We have a plan for Zach and with JD. If we were to make a move, that would happen on Monday to my knowledge. We'll see if that's what we do." The Seahawks are navigating a few roster adjustments as they prepare for this crucial matchup.