Bears at Buccaneers
Chicago Bears 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14 · NFL Champs Madden 27 Franchise
Final Score
Bears 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Buccaneers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPJoe Burrow 218 yds passingJordan Mason 152 yds rushingDavid Njoku 113 yds receivingBryan Bresee 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 283 · 277Passing yards 93 · 202Rushing yards 190 · 75Completions 12/16 · 8/16Yards per carry 10.6 · 6.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
In a hard-fought matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-14 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams came out strong, but it was the Bears who ultimately secured the victory, improving their standing in the league.
Leading the charge for Chicago was Jordan Mason, who dominated on the ground with 152 rushing yards, providing a powerful offensive presence throughout the game. Tampa Bay's Joe Burrow showcased his arm with 218 passing yards and a touchdown, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Bears' relentless ground game. David Njoku stood out for the Buccaneers, racking up 113 receiving yards, but the Bears’ balanced attack proved too much.
Defensively, Chicago's performance was highlighted by Bryan Bresee, who recorded two crucial sacks, putting pressure on Burrow and disrupting the Buccaneers' rhythm. The game-changing moment came late in the second quarter when Will Harris intercepted a pass from Burrow, setting up a touchdown that gave Chicago a lead they would not relinquish. The Bears' defense held strong, ensuring their victory and keeping Tampa Bay at bay.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 24 | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | ||||||
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 12/16 | 75% | 106 | 1 | 0 | 113.0 |
Buccaneers | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 8/16 | 50% | 218 | 1 | 1 | 90.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Jordan MasonHB | 13 | 152 | 11.7 | 13 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Najee HarrisHB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 7 | 47 | 6.7 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jha'Quan JacksonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Hunter HenryTE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 27 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 25 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| David NjokuTE | 3 | 113 | 37.7 | 57 | 0 | 75 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 52 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||
| Bryan BreseeDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will HarrisFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir ElamCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe RodgersCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Elandon RobertsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||
| Treydan StukesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Stephon HallCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austin BookerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||
| Zane GonzalezK | 1/1 | 3 | 33 |
Buccaneers | |||
| John Parker RomoK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| Caleb KeyesP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
