The Chicago Bears are heading into Sunday Night Football riding high after beating reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle last week. Yeah, you read that right. Our Hawks fell to this 6-2 Bears squad, who are now set to visit Soldier Field and take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5) in what is shaping up to be a critical Week 9 matchup.
Bears Keep Rolling After Big Win Over Our Hawks
Listen, losing stings, especially when it’s to a team like the Bears, but it also tells you how much momentum Chicago has right now. This team is 6-2 and clearly has a new gear after taking down the reigning champs. When you look at who’s making plays for them, it’s clear why they’re on a roll. For first touchdown markets, Luther Burden III is a name you gotta watch. He’s become Caleb Williams’ go-to guy in the passing game, and that’s huge, especially since the Buccaneers boast the league’s best rushing defense. So while D’Andre Swift leads the team in touchdowns, he could find the going tough on Sunday night. It means the air game, and Burden, might just be the ticket for Chicago.
Bucs’ Ground Game Is Their Secret Weapon
Don’t count out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers though. They’ve won their past two games, and they have a serious weapon in Bucky Irving. This guy was the absolute focal point of their offense last week, and get this: they played in a torrential downpour and *didn’t complete a single pass*! Irving still ran for an incredible 170 yards and a score to lead Tampa Bay to that win. That’s just wild. While there might be a desire to ease his workload a bit this game after carrying such a heavy load, he’s arguably the most consistent offensive piece they’ve got. If the Bucs are going to keep their winning streak alive, Irving is definitely the guy to watch for that first score.
This Sunday Night Football clash isn’t just another game. It’s about Chicago showing they’re for real after beating our Super Bowl champs, and Tampa Bay proving their recent win streak is no fluke. You know we’ll be watching to see how these teams stack up.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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