Chicago beat reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle last week, and now the 6-2 Bears are back in action, hosting the 3-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. The Emerald City is still stinging from that loss, but we know what the Bears can do, and this Week 9 matchup is a big one. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, is riding high with two straight wins, so this isn’t going to be a walk in the park for Chicago.
Bears Offense: Burden Carries The Load
When it comes to the Bears’ offense, all eyes are on Luther Burden III. He has become Caleb Williams’ go-to guy in the passing game, and that’s going to be key against a tough Tampa Bay squad. Why? Because the Buccaneers boast the league’s best rushing defense. That means even though D’Andre Swift leads the team in touchdowns, he might find it rough going on Sunday night. If Chicago wants to keep that winning momentum going, especially after taking down our Super Bowl champions, Burden III is probably the guy they’ll lean on to get that first score.
Bucs Offense: Can Irving Do It Again?
On the other side of the ball, the Buccaneers have been putting up a fight. Bucky Irving was an absolute beast last week, carrying the offense to a win. In a game played in a torrential downpour where Tampa Bay didn’t complete a single pass, Irving still ripped off an incredible 170 rushing yards and scored a touchdown. He is arguably the most consistent offensive weapon they have, and he showed it. There’s a chance the Bucs might want to ease his workload a bit after that monster effort, but you know he’s going to be a focal point if they want to get on the board first.
This Sunday Night Football showdown is going to be a battle, with Chicago looking to prove that last week’s win over the champs was no fluke and Tampa Bay trying to extend their own winning streak. Keep your eyes on Burden III and Irving, as they could be the ones to ignite the scoreboard.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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