Everything to know ahead of Bears’ Week 2 game vs. Bucs
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?
Here’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:
Betting Odds
Game-day roster
Here’s a look at the Bears’ game-day roster:
Game picks
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
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
DT Vita Vea
S Antoine Winfield Jr.
Injuries to know
