The Chicago Bears will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2, where Chicago is looking to rebound after an embarrassing loss in the season opener.
The Bears are coming off an embarrassing 38-20 drubbing by the Green Bay Packers, which raised concerns on offense and defense, as well as the coaching staff. While the game was 10-6 at halftime, things spiraled out of control as Green Bay outscored the Bears 28-14 in the second half. Can Chicago get back on track against Tampa Bay?
Buy Bears TicketsHere’s a rundown of what we know heading into Sunday’s game against the Bucs:
How to watch
Game information:
Who: Chicago Bears (0-1) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0)
When: Sunday, Sept. 17, 12 p.m. CT
Where: Raymond James Stadium – Tampa, Fla.
Streaming:
In-market live stream: fuboTV (try it for free).
Broadcast:
TV: FOX
Radio: ESPN 1000 (Chicago)
TV map:
Bears vs. Bucs = BLUE
Betting Odds
The Bears are considered 2.5-point road underdogs against the Bucs, according to BetMGM. The over/under is set at 40.5
Game-day roster
Here’s a look at the Bears’ game-day roster:
Game picks
- Alyssa Barbieri: 24-20 Bucs
- Brendan Sugrue: 23-21 Bears
- Lucas Hunt: 24-17 Bucs
- Ryan Fedrau: 31-17 Bucs
- Nate Atkins: 24-21 Bucs
Bold predictions
- Justin Fields airs it out
- DJ Moore gets double-digit targets
- Cole Kmet gets his first TD of the season
- Jaquan Brisker sees quite a few snaps at nickel cornerback
- The Bears choke away a big lead after halftime
Behind Enemy Lines
We spoke River Wells from Bucs Wire to go deep into Sunday’s matchup to get to know the competition a little better.
- How was Baker Mayfield’s Bucs debut?
- How will the Bucs defense look to attack Justin Fields?
- Can Chicago contain the dynamic duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin?
- Who wins?
Last meeting: 38-3 Bucs (Oct. 24, 2021)
Team rankings
| CHI | TB | |
| Points per game | 20.0 (T-15th) | 20.0 (T-15th) |
| Points allowed per game | 38.0 (31st) | 17.0 (12th) |
| Turnover differential | -2 (T-26th) | +3 (T-1st) |
| Passing yards per game | 189.0 (17th) | 169.0 (19th) |
| Rushing yards per game | 122.0 (7th) | 73.0 (25th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 237.0 (25th) | 328.0 (30th) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 92.0 (13th) | 41.0 (1st) |
| Sacks allowed | 4 (T-23rd) | 1 (T-6th) |
| Sacks against | 1 (T-25th) | 2 (T-18th) |
via Team Rankings
Bucs players to watch
- QB Baker Mayfield
- WR Mike Evans
- T Luke Goedeke
- DT Vita Vea
- S Antoine Winfield Jr.
Injuries to know
Bears: CB Josh Blackwell (doubtful, hamstring)
Bucs: CB Carlton Davis (out, toe); LB SirVocea Dennis (out, hamstring); DL Calijah Kancey (out, calf); S Christian Izien (questionable, concussion)
