Ref pool report explains 3 controversial plays that went against Seahawks vs. Bears

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald provided a straightforward assessment following his team’s 34-17 home loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. He candidly admitted that the defending champions failed to execute the fundamental skills necessary to win in the NFL. While Macdonald did not sugarcoat the lopsided defeat, much of the postgame discussion centered on controversial officiating decisions that went against Seattle. Focusing on the league’s official explanations, a report shared on X by Brady Henderson detailed an interview from the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) pool report with referee Shawn Smith.