Mike Tomlin's criticism of Todd Bowles sparks debate after Buccaneers loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 7:58 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to the Chicago Bears 27-24 on Sunday, discussions arose about comments made by Mike Tomlin regarding Todd Bowles' coaching decisions. During halftime on NBC, Tomlin criticized Bowles for opting for a field goal instead of a touchdown attempt just before halftime. Tomlin advocated for unconventional strategies to secure victories, a stance that drew backlash from fans who labeled it hypocritical given Tomlin's own conservative coaching history. Despite their struggles, Tampa Bay showed resilience in the second half, tying the game at 24-24 before allowing a late field goal that sealed the defeat.
- •Tampa Bay loses to Chicago 27-24, dropping to 3-6 on the season.
- •Mike Tomlin critiques Todd Bowles for conservative play-calling.
- •Fans accuse Tomlin of hypocrisy for his coaching history.
- •Buccaneers tie the game late but concede a last-second field goal.
- 7:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Outright Lies,’ ‘Come On, Man’ — NFL World Calls Out Mike Tomlin’s Hypocrisy Over Criticism of Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles
"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers let a chance to build momentum slip away in a 27-24 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The defeat dropped Tampa Bay to 3-6, leaving it third in the NFC South with its playoff hopes hanging by a thread.
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