Everything we know heading into Bears’ Week 7 game vs. Bucs
The Chicago Bears are facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where Chicago will be looking to avoid their second straight loss this season. But against one of the NFL’s best teams in the Bucs, it’s not going to be easy.
The Bears are coming off a frustrating loss to the Packers, where Chicago’s offense failed to score more than 14 points. That’s simply not going to cut it against guys like Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady.
Here’s a rundown of what we know heading into Sunday’s game against the Bucs:
How to watch
Game information:
Who: Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
When: Sunday, Oct. 24, 3:25 p.m. CT
Where: Raymond James Stadium – Tampa, FL
Streaming:
In-market live stream: fuboTV (try it for free).
Broadcast:
TV: CBS
Radio: WBBM 780 (Chicago)
Broadcast map:
*If you live in the red regions, Bears-Bucs will air locally.
Betting line
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The Bears are considered 11.5-point underdogs against the Bucs, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over/under is 47.5.
Game-day roster
Here’s a look at the Bears’ game-day roster:
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Game picks
Alyssa Barbieri: Bucs 28, Bears 14
Brendan Sugrue: Bucs 31, Bears 17
Ryan Fedrau: Bucs 27, Bears 13
Nate Atkins: Bucs 30, Bears 19
Bold predictions
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Tom Brady throws 4 touchdown passes
Justin Fields throws 2 touchdowns
Cole Kmet has 50-plus yards
Eddie Jackson creates a turnover
Who has the advantage?
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In our weekly preview series, Alyssa Barbieri from Bears Wire and Luke Easterling from Bucs Wire went deep into the matchup to determine who has the advantage at the five key factors for winning football games in the NFL.
Quarterback play: Bucs
Line of scrimmage: Bucs
Turnovers: Bucs
Situational: Bucs
Injuries: Bears
Verdict: Advantage Bucs
Last week
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Bears: Lost 24-14 vs. Packers
Bucs: Won 28-22 at Eagles
Injuries to know
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Bears Wire: For the second straight week, there are a handful of Bears banged up heading into game day. Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks appeared to reaggravate a groin injury last week against the Packers, and while he returned to practice Friday, he’s been downgraded to out against Tampa Bay. Outside linebacker Khalil Mack has been a regular on the injury report all year with a foot injury, where he’s officially questionable. Still, expect him to play. Receiver Allen Robinson has been battling an ankle injury dating back to last week, but he was limited on Thursday and Friday and should be good to go. The only player who’s been ruled out against the Bucs is safety Tashaun Gipson. But there’s concern about the status of outside linebacker Robert Quinn, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this week and could miss the game.
Bucs Wire: The Bucs are as banged up as any team in the league, and some of their biggest names have been routine members of the injury report. The team’s top two corners (Carlton Davis III, Sean Murphy-Bunting) are still on injured reserve, and Richard Sherman has been ruled out for Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury. Tampa Bay will also be without Lavonte David, Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown against the Bears, while Pierre-Paul and O.J. Howard are listed as questionable. The good news? Antoine Winfield Jr. has cleared concussion protocol, and will return to the starting lineup after missing the last two games.
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