Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Chicago Bears: Nov 8, 2026

Updated
Week 9
Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers
2-5 · Away
8:20 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Chicago BearsBears
5-2 · Home

Buccaneers vs Bears kicks off at 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT) on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Soldier Field, Chicago.

How to Watch Buccaneers vs Bears: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, November 8, 20268:20 PM ET / 5:20 PM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
Soldier FieldChicago
Week
NFL Week 9All Week 9 games

Outside the US: NFL Game Pass on DAZN.

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Buccaneers vs Bears Preview

The Buccaneers (2-5) are No. 12 in the NFC, outside the top seven. The Bears (5-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 5 seed in the NFC and have won two straight.

The Buccaneers score 23.1 points a game and allow 21.6; the Bears score 25.7 and allow 20.4. The Buccaneers are 2-1 away from home, and the Bears are 3-1 at home. It is a conference game, so it counts in the NFC record used for Wild Card tiebreakers.

Buccaneers vs Bears: Tale of the Tape

BuccaneersNFC conference gameBears
2-5
Record
5-2
NFC #12
Playoff seed
NFC #5
23.1
Points per game
25.7
21.6
Points allowed
20.4
+1.6
Point differential
+5.3
2-1
Road / home record
3-1
1-0
Division record
0-2
W1
Streak
W2
7 days
Rest
6 days

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Antoine Winfield Jr.BuccaneersSAFOutRibOct 23, 2026
Christian RozeboomBuccaneersLBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Emeka EgbukaBuccaneersWROutConcussion, FootOct 23, 2026
Jalen McMillanBuccaneersWRInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Josh HayesBuccaneersCBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Luke GoedekeBuccaneersTOutCalfOct 23, 2026
Mohamed KamaraBuccaneersOLBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Anthony Johnson Jr.BearsSAFInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Braxton JonesBearsOLInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Brittain BrownBearsRBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Coby BryantBearsDBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Cole KmetBearsTEInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Dayo OdeyingboBearsDLInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Hayden LargeBearsTEInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Jack SanbornBearsLBOutConcussionOct 21, 2026
Kyle MonangaiBearsRBOutThumb, ToeOct 21, 2026
Nephi SewellBearsLBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Nikola KalinicBearsTEInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
T.J. EdwardsBearsLBDoubtfulHamstringOct 21, 2026
Tony Fields IIBearsLBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Tyrique Stevenson Sr.BearsDBQuestionableHipOct 21, 2026

Status as of 11:07 AM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

NFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
3Giants4-2-1NFC East leader
4Panthers3-3NFC South leader
5Bears5-2Wild Card
6Lions4-2Wild Card
7Packers4-3Wild Card
Playoff line
10Rams3-4Out
11Cowboys3-4Out
12Buccaneers2-5Out
13Saints2-5Out
14Cardinals2-5Out

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

Buccaneers vs Bears Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025 season seriesDid not meet

Buccaneers last 5

Bears last 5

Buccaneers vs Bears Key Players

Buccaneers logoBuccaneers

Bears logoBears

Season leaders, regular season.

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This Buccaneers vs Bears page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Buccaneers visit the Lions Nov 22; Bears host the Saints Nov 22.

Buccaneers vs Bears FAQs

What time does Buccaneers vs Bears start?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Kickoff is 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT).

What are the Buccaneers and Bears records?

Going into this game the Buccaneers were 2-5 and the Bears were 5-2 this season.

Where do the Buccaneers and Bears stand in the playoff race?

The Buccaneers (2-5) are No. 12 in the NFC, outside the top seven. The Bears (5-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 5 seed in the NFC. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is Buccaneers vs Bears a division game?

No, but it is a conference game: both teams are in the NFC, so it counts in the conference record used in Wild Card tiebreakers.

Who is injured for Buccaneers vs Bears?

As of 11:07 AM ET, Oct 26: Antoine Winfield Jr. (Buccaneers, out, rib); Christian Rozeboom (Buccaneers, injured reserve); Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers, out, concussion, foot); Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers, injured reserve); Josh Hayes (Buccaneers, injured reserve); Luke Goedeke (Buccaneers, out, calf).

Where is Buccaneers vs Bears being played?

At Soldier Field in Chicago, the home stadium of the Chicago Bears.

Is Buccaneers vs Bears on NFL Sunday Ticket?

Yes, outside the Buccaneers and Bears markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel. Outside the US, NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game.

What is next for the Buccaneers and Bears?

Buccaneers visit the Lions on Sunday, November 22 at 1:00 PM ET; Bears host the Saints on Sunday, November 22 at 1:00 PM ET.