Bears top Buccaneers in close matchup, draw 21.5 million viewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 12:05 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
The Chicago Bears secured a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 11, 2026. The Sunday night game generated an audience of 21.5 million for NBC and Peacock, marking the highest Week 9 viewership since 2019. This matchup highlighted the Bears’ appeal, particularly in tightly contested games. Upcoming games in Week 10 and Week 11 are expected to attract similar viewership numbers as teams vie for playoff positioning.
- •Bears defeat Buccaneers 27-24 on November 11, 2026.
- •Game generated 21.5 million viewers for NBC and Peacock.
- •Viewership marks biggest Sunday night audience since 2019.
- •Upcoming games anticipated to reach over 20 million viewers.
- •Bears' success hinges on close games and fan engagement.
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Bucs-Bears generates 21.5 million on Sunday night
"The Bears have become a significant draw — and it helps when they're in a close game.
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