Bears vs. Buccaneers: Game Picks and Predictions
The Chicago Bears, currently holding a 6-2 record after defeating the defending Super Bowl champions in Seattle, will host the 3-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football at Soldier Field. The matchup, scheduled for November 8, 2026, at 7:20 p.m.
CT, marks the final game of a three-game prime-time stretch for Chicago before their bye week. The Bears are favored by approximately six points, though several national analysts view the contest as a potential upset given Tampa Bay’s recent two-game winning streak and the NFL’s top-ranked rushing attack led by Bucky Irving.
The broadcast will feature Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, and Melissa Stark on NBC, while local Chicago radio coverage includes Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, and Jason McKie. Predictions from various analysts range from a comfortable 41-13 Bears victory to a closer 28-23 win, with specific attention on whether Baker Mayfield can elevate the Buccaneers' passing game and if Tristan Wirfs will be limited by a toe injury.
