Whether on the field or during the pre-game ceremonies, the Seattle Seahawks had a difficult evening on Monday.
Before the Seahawks’ 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field, four UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the U.S. Army’s 2nd Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment flew overhead.
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you register or place a bet, FOX News may be compensated. This content was created by a team that works independently of FOX editorial staff.
The only problem? The helicopters were almost hit by fireworks.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE
Military helicopters fly overhead before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The timing of the fireworks was wrong, as the fourth helicopter had not yet left the stadium when the fireworks went off. The video shows the fireworks almost hitting the last helicopter of the four.
The close call with the helicopters foreshadowed what turned into a tough night for the Seahawks. The 34 points allowed by Seattle’s defense was the most it had allowed all season.
Bears star quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 237 yards despite the Seahawks not allowing a passer for 200 yards in their first seven weeks. The Bears totaled 363 offensive yards, 62 more than their high from the previous season.
THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW – UNFILTERED, WITHOUT EXCELLENCE AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!
Members of the military wave an American flag during the national anthem before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Just eight games after winning the Super Bowl, the Seahawks find themselves at 4-4. If the season ended today, they wouldn’t make the playoffs.
In the loss to Chicago, the defense wasn’t the only one to struggle. The Bears blocked a field goal on special teams and held the Seahawks to just 252 offensive yards, the second-lowest total for Seattle this season.
OUTKICK IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE FOX NEWS APP: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (99) leaves the field after the Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on November 2, 2026. (IMAGINE IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
On top of all that, Seattle also botched its pregame fireworks. Overall, it was a Monday to forget for Seahawks fans.
The Seahawks will look to bounce back when they take on the Arizona Cardinals (3-5) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Gn sports
