Bucs score early in third quarter, trail Bears 17-13
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers scored shortly into the third quarter to cut the Chicago Bears' lead to 17-13. Bucky Irving rushed for a 2-yard touchdown, set up by a 58-yard pass from Baker Mayfield to Tez Johnson. Prior to this, the Buccaneers struggled offensively, managing only three points from three interceptions in the first half. Mayfield completed 13 of 21 passes for 204 yards as Tampa Bay looked to build momentum.
- •The score is 17-13 in the third quarter with 11:37 remaining.
- •Baker Mayfield has passed for 204 yards so far.
- •Tampa Bay scored following a strong play from Mayfield to Johnson.
- •Irving's touchdown came just after halftime.
- •Bears' Tyrique Stevenson is questionable to return due to injury.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Bucs score to start third quarter, trail Bears 17-13
"In his halftime interview with NBC, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that he didn't go for a touchdown to close the second quarter largely because his team was going to receive the second-half kickoff with a chance to double up.
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