Overview
- Sunday night at Soldier Field the Buccaneers erased a multi-score Bears lead and tied the game when Bucky Irving scored and Baker Mayfield ran a successful two-point conversion with 2:51 left.
- Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw at least three interceptions, marking the first game of his NFL career with three or more picks and shifting momentum to Tampa Bay.
- Chicago had held as much as a 14-point advantage early before five turnovers, including a late fumble by Luther Burden III, undermined their offense and extended Tampa Bay possessions.
- Pre-game context included clear, dry conditions at kickoff, Chicago favored by 6 points with a 47.5 over/under, and national broadcast and streaming on NBC, Fubo and Peacock.
- Tampa Bay’s comeback built on recent run-heavy form — including a franchise-record 324 rushing yards in Week 8 — while Mayfield’s limited passing volume this season remained a key storyline with playoff and division positioning on the line.