The Buccaneers fell to the Bears 27-24 on a walk-off field goal after rallying to tie the game late. Tampa Bay’s defense forced five turnovers, but the offense struggled on third down and Baker Mayfield threw two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Bears 27, Buccaneers 24.
  • Tampa Bay forced 5 turnovers, including 4 interceptions of Caleb Williams.
  • The Bucs converted 2 of 12 third-down attempts and totaled 352 yards.
  • Bucky Irving ran for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Yes, But

Tampa Bay’s defense repeatedly gave the offense chances, and Irving’s second touchdown plus a successful two-point run tied the game at 24. But the Bucs couldn’t overcome their own turnovers and stalled drives; Chicago’s Cairo Santos ended it with a 38-yard field goal as time expired.

State of Play
  • Tampa Bay is 3-6 after the Week 9 loss.
  • Zyon McCollum intercepted Williams twice, while Tykee Smith and Alex Anzalone also picked him off.
  • The Buccaneers’ next listed game is against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
Bottom Line

Five takeaways weren’t enough: Tampa Bay’s offensive inefficiency and costly interceptions erased the defense’s strong showing and left the Bucs with another narrow loss.