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Bears Survive Buccaneers’ 11-Point Fourth-Quarter Rally

November 9, 2026 · 4:42 AM

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Chicago survived Tampa Bay’s late push, winning 27-24 behind a defensive touchdown and a decisive third-down advantage.

On Sunday, Chicago held off Tampa Bay 27-24 after opening with 14 points in the first quarter and producing a defensive touchdown. Caleb Williams completed 22 of 37 passes for 279 yards and two touchdown passes, adding 16 rushing yards; his touchdown throws went to Luther Burden III (7 receptions, 97 receiving yards) and Rome Odunze (4 receptions, 60 receiving yards). Tampa Bay mounted an 11-point fourth quarter, but Chicago’s three points in the final period preserved the three-point margin. Baker Mayfield completed 18 of 32 passes for 243 yards without a touchdown, while Bucky Irving totaled 97 rushing yards and 28 receiving yards on four receptions with two touchdowns. The Bears gained 349 yards to Tampa Bay’s 352 and rushed for 72 yards to the Buccaneers’ 126, but converted 7 of 13 third downs while Tampa Bay went 2 for 12. Chicago committed five turnovers, including four interceptions, while Tampa Bay had two turnovers and two interceptions; the Bears recorded one sack and the Buccaneers four. Chicago’s defensive touchdown and third-down edge proved crucial despite Tampa Bay’s advantage in total yards and possession time.
Key Performers

Caleb Williams, Bears QB: 279 passing yards, 16 rushing yards, 2 touchdown passes; 22/37 completions/attempts. Bucky Irving, Buccaneers RB: 97 rushing yards, 28 receiving yards, 4 receptions, 2 touchdowns. Luther Burden III, Bears WR: 97 receiving yards, 7 receptions, 1 touchdown.

Standings Impact

The supplied standings had Chicago at 6-2 and Tampa Bay at 3-5; the result moves the Bears to 7-2 and the Buccaneers to 3-6. Chicago extends its three-game winning streak to four, while Tampa Bay’s two-game streak ends.

DYMA Insight

Chicago won despite losing the turnover battle 5-2 and yielding three more total yards. The Bears’ seven third-down conversions, compared with Tampa Bay’s two, and a defensive touchdown were the difference-makers.