Seahawks boast the NFL's best receiver — the Bears must 'just try to contain him'

The Chicago Bears secondary faces a major challenge ahead of Monday's matchup against Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Smith-Njigba currently leads the NFL with 867 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns, putting him on pace for a record-setting 2,106 receiving yards this season. Bears players and coaches emphasized the difficulty of anticipating his routes due to his consistent posture and pad level.

Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen highlighted Smith-Njigba's elite ability to break tackles, ranking third among receivers with 274 yards after the catch. Chicago's struggling secondary, which has seen veteran cornerback Jaylon Johnson allow a 113.1 passer rating this season, is focusing on limiting big plays and preventing long gains after short completions.