Can Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue their run against Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears, who look to bounce back after a brutal loss last week?
Week 2 is here. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Chicago Bears in a bout with both teams having different goals.
The Bears look to bounce back and avoid going 0-2 after an embarrassing Week 1 loss. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers look to start the season 2-0 after an impressive Week 1 victory.
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Game Info
Date: Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023
Start Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Location: Tampa, Florida
Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
TV Info: FOX (Local WTVT Channel 13), NFL+ (Chicago and Tampa areas only), NFL Sunday Ticket
Radio Info: 98Rock (WXTB, 97.9 FM), Flagship Station
Betting Odds
Odds courtesy of DraftKings.
Point Spread: TB -2.5 (-118) | CHI+2.5 (-102)
Moneyline: TB (-142) | CHI (+120)
Over/Under: O/U 41 (-108)
Vegas favors Tampa Bay, who won last week over Chicago. While they’re favored, it’s by little as this game is still close to a toss-up.
Chicago Bears
The Bears are coming off an embarrassing 38-20 loss at the hands of the Green Bay Packers. They disappointed in almost every facet, but the season is just beginning, and now they look to bounce back on Sunday against the Buccaneers. The team must step up their game to prevent a dreaded 0-2 start to their season.
Record vs. Tampa Bay: 41-20
Most Recent Victory vs. Green Bay: 10/08/2020, won 20-19
Record in 2023: 0-1
Notable Injuries: CB Kyler Gordon (IR), OL Teven Jenkins (IR), DB Josh Blackwell (doubtful)
X-Factors: QB Justin Fields, OC Luke Getsy, HC Matt Eberflus, Defensive Line, Offensive Line
Additional Facts
- QB Justin Fields had a rushing touchdown in three of his final four road games in 2022 and 50+ rush yards in five of his final six road games
- WR D.J. Moore has 58 receptions for 776 yards (76.6 per game) and three touchdowns in 10 career games vs. Tampa Bay
- LB Tremaine Edmunds had 12 tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass defensed in his only career game vs. Tampa Bay
- Bears’ offense had the eighth-most rushing yards as a team in Week 1 with 122.0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers are coming off a stunning 20-17 upset victory over the Minnesota Vikings. They host the Chicago Bears, looking to secure an unexpected third consecutive 2-0 start to a season, this time under quarterback Baker Mayfield and head coach Todd Bowles.
Record vs. Chicago: 20-41
Most Recent Victory vs. Chicago: 10/24/2021, won 38-3
Record in 2023: 1-0
Notable Injuries: CB Carlton Davis (out), DL Calijah Kancey (out), LB SirVocea Dennis (out), DB Christian Izien (questionable)
X-Factors: QB Baker Mayfield, Secondary, Defensive Line
Additional Facts
- QB Baker Mayfield passed for 246 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions for a 97.0 rating in his only career start vs. Chicago
- WR Mike Evans has a touchdown catch in three of his past four games vs. Chicago
- LB Devin White led the team with 12 tackles and one tackle for loss last week; White had 10 tackles, one tackle for loss, and one fumble recovery in his previous meeting vs. Chicago
- The Buccaneers’ defense is tied for first in the league for least rushing yards allowed in Week 1, with 41
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