Chicago brings a two-game winning streak and a 6-2 record into Soldier Field against Tampa Bay, which is also riding two straight wins at 3-5.
The Buccaneers visit the Bears on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at 8:20 p.m. ET from Soldier Field in Chicago, in a Week 9 Sunday Night Football matchup.
Chicago enters at 6-2 and has won two straight, most recently beating Seattle 34-17 on the road in Week 8. This marks the Bears' first home game since a Week 7 win over New England. Tampa Bay comes in at 3-5 but also has its own two-game winning streak, highlighted by a 16-0 shutout of Atlanta in Week 8.
On the stat sheet, Baker Mayfield has thrown for 679 passing yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in his starts this season for Tampa Bay. Chicago's defense, meanwhile, has racked up 22 sacks, setting up a stern protection test for the Buccaneers' offensive line.
Chicago is favored by 6.5 points at home, with the Bears' Super Bowl odds reportedly climbing to +650 entering the week. Kickoff is set for Soldier Field as both teams look to extend their winning streaks to three games.