Bears vs. Buccaneers: Chicago looks to tame Tampa's running game while staying atop the NFC North
The Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet on Sunday, November 8, at 8:20 p.m. ET at Soldier Field, with both squads entering the contest on winning streaks.
Chicago has outscored opponents 95-0 over its last three games, a surge driven by quarterback Caleb Williams, who has completed 73.8% of his passes for 287 yards per game, four touchdowns, and no interceptions. The Bears' defense has also tightened up following the acquisition of Jeffery Simmons, who recorded six tackles, a sack, and a pass breakup in his debut against Seattle, helping limit the Seahawks to 17 points.
Tampa Bay arrives with a potent rushing attack that has gained 582 yards during its current streak, though its defense has been equally impressive, allowing only 13 points and forcing eight turnovers in its last two games. The Buccaneers have also restricted their final two opponents to under 100 rushing yards each.
Betting lines from DraftKings Sportsbook list the Bears as 3.5-point favorites with a total of 48.5 points.
