Irving and the Buccaneers Visit Swift and the Bears in a Matchup of the NFL’s Top Rushing Teams – WTOP News
The Buccaneers and Bears enter with the NFL’s top two rushing offenses and elite run defenses, with Tampa Bay averaging 168.6 yards on the ground.
- On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Chicago Bears host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field for an 8:20 PM ET Sunday Night Football matchup concluding Chicago's three consecutive prime-time games.
- Since quarterback Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury, Chicago has won three consecutive games while scoring 30 or more points in each outing, combining offensive innovation from head coach Ben Johnson with defensive coordination from Dennis Allen.
- Tampa Bay racked up 582 yards on the ground during its two-game winning streak, though quarterback Baker Mayfield manages a dislocated thumb that coincided with the run-heavy scheme; the Buccaneers won last week's 16-0 shutout without completing a pass.
- Oddsmakers favor the Bears by 6.5 points, with Chicago maintaining an NFL-best 6-2 record against the spread, while the Buccaneers seek to extend their two-game winning streak on the road.
- This Sunday Night Football clash serves as a critical test for both squads, with Tampa Bay fighting to stay in the NFC South race while Chicago aims to strengthen its playoff positioning heading into the bye week.
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Controversy Erupts Over NFL Officials as Bucs Rookie Goes Unpunished for Dirty Hit That Took Out Luther Burden During SNF
The Chicago Bears managed to secure a 27-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9, all thanks to Cairo Santos for a clutch field goal. But in the fourth quarter, with less than four minutes left on the clock, wide receiver Luther Burden gave the Bears fans an injury scare and exited the […]
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Buccaneers vs. Bears final prediction, odds & best bets: SNF Week 9
Chicago looked like a contender Monday night in Seattle. On the road against the defending champions, the Bears opened with a 17-play, 80-yard touchdown drive that took 8½ minutes, and they controlled the game from there. D’Andre Swift ran for three touchdowns, and Caleb Williams went 24 of 34 for 247 yards. Jeffery Simmons, in his first game since the trade from Tennessee, had a sack and five first-half tackles. The Bears won 34-17. “We’re also…
Buccaneers vs. Bears ‘SNF’ prediction, picks: Tampa Bay’s stingy defense will challenge Caleb Williams
Chicago’s Super Bowl odds shot up to +650 entering Week 9, and the Bears take to Soldier Field on Sunday night as 6.5-point favorites against the Buccaneers.
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