Baker Mayfield accuses Bears of illegal tactics in Week 9 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 9-6 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 9, quarterback Baker Mayfield expressed frustration regarding a high number of false start penalties. The Buccaneers were flagged five times for false starts, which Mayfield attributed to the Bears' tactics. Coach Todd Bowles emphasized the need for discipline and stated that internal communication was not an issue. Following this loss, the Buccaneers hold a 3-6 record and have a bye week before facing the Detroit Lions.
- •Mayfield called out Bears for allegedly influencing false start penalties.
- •Buccaneers committed five false starts and two delay-of-game penalties.
- •Tampa Bay's record is now 3-6 after the loss to Chicago.
- •The team has a bye week before playing the Detroit Lions in Week 11.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield Makes Strong Accusation About Bears in Loss
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