Chicago Bears edge Tampa Bay Buccaneers in prime-time thriller
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Chicago Bears improved to 7-2 after a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 8. The Bears jumped to an early lead but struggled to maintain control, allowing the Buccaneers to rally and come within two points late in the game. Baker Mayfield executed a two-point conversion for Tampa Bay before Caleb Williams led the Bears downfield, setting up a game-winning field goal by Cairo Santos as time expired. Chicago heads into their bye week with momentum and faces the New Orleans Saints on November 22.
- •Bears lead 14-0 early in the game.
- •Bucs score a late touchdown, closing the gap to two points.
- •Cairo Santos kicks the game-winning field goal with seconds remaining.
- •Bears improve to 7-2 and head into a bye week.
- •Chicago's next game is against the New Orleans Saints.
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — Instant analysis from the Bears' sloppy prime-time win vs. Bucs
"The Chicago Bears are now 7-2 heading into their bye week after a 27-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We break down the ugly victory.
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