CHICAGO BEARS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL) — If you’ve been waiting all day for Sunday night, then your patience is about to pay off. The Bears and Bucs will close Sunday’s slate of NFL action in Week 9. Are you ready for it?
BEARS VS. BUCS — WEEK 9 SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PREVIEW
For Chicago, it is the third consecutive primetime game. The first two saw wins against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 7 and the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football to wrap up Week 8. I’m curious to see what Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson has in store for this encore. How quarterback Caleb Williams performs against a defense led by Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles is a storyline on my radar. And I can’t stop wondering how loud it will be when Jeffery Simmons is announced in his Soldier Field debut with the team. The vibes should be electric along the lakefront.
Week 9 Highlights and In-Game Updates
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How to Watch, Listen, and Stream the Game
Chicago Bears (6-2) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5)
TV: NBC (Noah Eagle, Chris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark)Streaming: PeacockRadio: ESPN 1000 AM (Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, Jason McKie); LATINO MIX 93.5 FM (Omar Ramos)
Kickoff Time: 7:20 PM CTSite: Soldier Field; Chicago, ILReferee: Ron TorbertOdds: Bears -6.5, O/U 47.5 (via BetMGM)
It’s a real bummer that Mike Tirico won’t be on the call for this one:
Mike Tirico is inactive for tomight’s Bucs-Bears game, and Noah Eagle will replace him. Tirico is expected back next week. t.co/bLHp0MDkk6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 8, 2026This is unfortunate on several levels. Firstly, Tirico is one of the best play-by-play voices in the NFL. There is something about his calls that is synonymous with big games. So that aspect will be missing in this one. Also, as pointed out in The Athletic, this was lining up to be Tirico’s 300th NFL broadcast. That is quite the accomplishment. And having him do it in Chicago at Soldier Field during a game showcasing a solid Bears team would have been special. Hopefully, Tirico will get well soon, and he can have that milestone moment soon.
Bears Projected Starters
Offense
QB – Caleb Williams RB – D’Andre Swift WR – Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Kalif Raymond TE – Colston Loveland OL – Theo Benedet, Joe Thuney, Garrett Bradbury, Jonah Jackson, Darnell WrightDefense
DL – James Lynch, Grady Jarrett, Jeffery Simmons, Montez Sweat LB – Devin Bush, T.J. Edwards CB – Jaylon Johnson, Tyrique Stevenson, Kyler Gordon S – Cam Lewis, Dillon ThienemanSpecialists
Cairo Santos (kicker), Tory Taylor (punter, holder), Scott Daly (long snapper), Zavion Thomas, Kalif Raymond (kick and punt returner) Nov 2, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) pitches the ball to running back Roschon Johnson (23) against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn ImagesBuccaneers Projected Starters
Offense
QB – Baker Mayfield RB – Bucky Irving WR – Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., Ted Hurst III TE – Cade Otton OL – Tristan Wirfs, Ben Bredeson, Graham Barton, Cody Mauch, Luke GoedekeDefense
DL – Clijah Kancey, Vita Vea, A’Shawn Robinson LB – Ruben Bain Jr., Alex Anzalone, Josiah Trotter, David Walker CB – Zyon McCollum, Benjamin Morrison, Jacob Parrish S – Antoine Winfield Jr., Tykee SmithSpecialists
Chase McLaughlin (kicker), Riley Dixon (punter, holder), Evan Deckers (long snapper), Kameron Johnson, Tez Johnson (kick and punt returner) Dec 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a pass against the Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn ImagesBears vs. Buccaneers — Weather Report
Location: Soldier Field; Chicago, ILGame-time Temperature: 53 degrees (RealFeel: 47 degrees)Wind: NW, 10 mph (Wind gusts up to 18 mph)
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