The Chicago Bears aim to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football at Soldier Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET. The Bears (6-2) sit second in the NFC North and are 3-1 at home this season, while the Buccaneers (3-5) are tied for second in the NFC South and have won two consecutive games, including a 16-0 shutout of the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8.
Odds and Model Prediction
Chicago enters as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 47.5 points. The money line lists the Bears at -270 and the Buccaneers at +220. SportsLine's simulation model, which has returned over $5,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception and holds a 60-51 record on such picks since 2024, projects the game to go over the total. The model indicates the over hits in 51% of simulations, projecting 49 combined points. The over has cashed in four of the last seven head-to-head meetings, in two of Tampa Bay's last three games, and in each of Chicago's last three games.
Key Players and Injuries
Buccaneers receiver Emeka Egbuka (foot) is active, while Bears running back Kyle Monangai (toe/thumb) remains out. Tampa Bay's offense relies on running back Bucky Irving, who has carried 147 times for 728 yards (5.0 average) and five touchdowns. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has completed 61.8% of his passes for 679 yards and three touchdowns this season. For Chicago, quarterback Caleb Williams has completed 70.9% of his passes for 1,267 yards and six touchdowns in five starts. Bears running back D'Andre Swift carries the shortest anytime touchdown scorer odds at -195.
