Buccaneers fall to Bears despite forcing five turnovers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 27-24 to the Chicago Bears on November 8 at Soldier Field. Despite forcing five turnovers, including four interceptions from Caleb Williams, Tampa Bay struggled offensively, especially in the first half. Baker Mayfield's two interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, hampered their scoring efforts. The Buccaneers managed to tie the game late but allowed the Bears to set up a game-winning field goal as time expired. This loss marks a missed opportunity for Tampa Bay, who gained more total yards than Chicago but failed to convert on key third downs.
- •Buccaneers forced five turnovers but only capitalized minimally.
- •Mayfield threw two interceptions, one resulting in a touchdown return.
- •Game tied late before Cairo Santos' field goal secured Bears' win.
- •Tampa Bay struggled with penalties and third-down conversions, going 2-for-12.
- •Defense limited Bears to 72 rushing yards and forced multiple key turnovers.
- 5:57 AMYahoo Sports — 5 Biggest Takeaways From Buccaneers' Heartbreaking Loss to the Chicago Bears
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers waste five takeaways in 27-24 loss to Bears
"The Bucs fell to 3-6 on a last-second field goal by the Chicago Bears. Here are my biggest takeaways from the loss.
"Tampa Bay forced five turnovers but couldn't overcome offensive mistakes in a 27-24 loss to Chicago.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 5:57 AM5 Biggest Takeaways From Buccaneers' Heartbreaking Loss to the Chicago Bears
The Bucs fell to 3-6 on a last-second field goal by the Chicago Bears. Here are my biggest takeaways from the loss.
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 5:45 AMBuccaneers waste five takeaways in 27-24 loss to Bears
Tampa Bay forced five turnovers but couldn't overcome offensive mistakes in a 27-24 loss to Chicago.
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