Buccaneers at Bears
Chicago Bears 40, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34 · MaddenPro
Final Score
Buccaneers 34 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Bears 40 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBaker Mayfield 359 yds passingRayshon Luke 230 yds rushingTed Hurst III 100 yds receivingJakorian Bennett 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 521 · 377Passing yards 359 · 141Rushing yards 162 · 236Completions 20/27 · 11/15Yards per carry 7.7 · 11.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15d ago
In a thrilling Conference Championship clash, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, clinching a 40-34 victory to secure their spot in the Super Bowl. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for a chance at championship glory, but it was the Bears who ultimately emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Offensively, Caleb Williams shined for Chicago, tossing three touchdown passes to lead his team to victory. Rayshon Luke was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 230 rushing yards that kept the Bears' offense dynamic and unpredictable. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield put up a valiant effort for the Buccaneers, throwing for 359 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Chicago's firepower.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial stops when it mattered most, highlighted by Segun Olubi's timely interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Jakorian Bennett's six tackles helped contain Tampa Bay's offensive threats, while Travon Walker's sack provided much-needed pressure on Williams. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Chicago's defense forced a turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 34 | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 20/27 | 74% | 359 | 3 | 1 | 137.4 |
Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 11/15 | 73% | 159 | 3 | 1 | 119.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 18 | 134 | 7.4 | 21 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Bears | |||||||
| Rayshon LukeHB | 19 | 230 | 12.1 | 100 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 52 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 43 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Sincere BrownWR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 29 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Devontez WalkerWR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 17 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
Bears | |||||||
| Zavion ThomasWR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 9 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Rayshon LukeHB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 37 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 24 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| Jahdae WalkerWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | |||||
| Travon WalkerREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus RatcliffeSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bears | |||||
| Jakorian BennettCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art GreenCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segun OlubiMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing TindallMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrick Bernard-ConverseFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa AdebaworeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir TaylorCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
