Chicago Bears secure narrow 27-24 victory over Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Chicago Bears clinched a 27-24 walk-off win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field on November 8, 2026. The game featured five turnovers from the Bears, including four interceptions, but a defensive pick-six by Jaylon Johnson and a last-minute field goal from Cairo Santos secured the victory. Despite a rough performance, the win brings the Bears' record to 7-2 as they head into a bye week, maintaining their chances to seize the division lead. Concerns were raised about the effectiveness of Chicago's offense following this game, highlighting the need for improvement before their next matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

• 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — The Bears needed an ugly win like this. Now, never do it again.