Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
5-3
27
FINAL
3
Chicago
Bears
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Chicago Bears 27-3 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, Tampa Bay showcased their offensive firepower and solidified their standing in the league.
Taylen Green led the charge for the Buccaneers, throwing for 158 yards and three touchdowns, effectively controlling the game from the pocket. Nick Singleton added a strong ground game with 92 rushing yards, while Devaughn Vele was a reliable target, finishing with 70 receiving yards. This balanced attack kept the Bears' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were relentless, with Greg Rousseau standing out with four total tackles and a sack, disrupting Chicago's rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when Rousseau's pressure led to a turnover on downs, allowing Tampa Bay to extend their lead and effectively seal the game. Despite a lone interception from Daniel Scott of the Bears, Chicago struggled to find any offensive momentum against a stout Buccaneers defense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 7 | 4 | 57% | 158 | 3 | 2 | 101.7 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 14 | 8 | 57% | 96 | 0 | 1 | 48.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 5 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 11 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devaughn Vele | TE | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 13 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 61 | 61.0 | 30 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McLeod | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Poyer | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

