Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield Jr. leaves game with ankle injury vs. Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:50 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Antoine Winfield Jr. suffered an ankle injury during Sunday Night Football against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 8, 2026. Winfield, who recorded four tackles prior to the injury, is expected to miss the remainder of the game. The Buccaneers were trailing 17-6 at halftime but narrowed the gap to 17-13 in the third quarter before falling behind again after a defensive touchdown by the Bears. The injury to Winfield, a key player on the Buccaneers' defense, complicates their efforts as they attempt to mount a comeback against Chicago.
- •Winfield Jr. suffers an ankle injury in the first half.
- •Buccaneers trail Bears 17-6 at halftime.
- •Tampa Bay scores to close 17-13 in the third quarter.
- •Bears intercept quarterback Baker Mayfield for a defensive touchdown.
- •Winfield is a key defensive player, complicating the Bucs' strategy.
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers lose Antoine Winfield Jr. to concerning injury in SNF vs. Bears
"Coach Todd Bowles’ Tampa Bay Buccaneers took on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field with eyes on inching closer to the .500 mark on a day when an NFL broadcasting legend’s health became an issue. Emeka Egbuka’s injury status became a hot topic before the game while Antoine Winfield Jr.’s became one later on in the evening. Bears reporter Dan […] The post Buccaneers lose Antoine Winfield Jr. to concerning injury in SNF vs. Bears appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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