Buccaneers at Bears

Bears Aim to Extend Streak vs Buccaneers

Both teams enter on win streaks, with the Buccaneers winning 2 straight and the Bears winning 3. Chicago is 6-2 and our model gives the Bears a 73% win chance, while Tampa Bay is 3-5 and trying to build momentum. The Bears can solidify their spot in the NFC North, while the Buccaneers look to continue their climb in the NFC South.

Keys to the game

• Bears offense, averaging 26.8 points per game, faces a Tampa Bay defense that allows 18.9.
• Tampa Bay's offense, at 22.3 points per game, must score against a Bears defense giving up 20.
• Buccaneers receiver Emeka Egbuka is out, leaving the passing game shorthanded.
• Bears running back Kyle Monangai is out, so Chicago needs to fill the backfield void.