Bears host Buccaneers in Week 9 Sunday Night Football matchup

Chicago enters 6-2 on a three-game winning streak.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 13m1 min read

What happened: The Chicago Bears host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Both teams enter the Week 9 contest coming off victories, as the Buccaneers visit the Bears in Chicago.

Why it matters: Chicago holds the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoff picture at 6-2, competing in an NFC North division where all four clubs possess winning records. Tampa Bay sits at 3-5 as the conference's No. 10 seed, looking to extend its two-game winning streak to remain in wild-card contention.

By the numbers: Chicago Bears: 6-2 in 2026 (streak W3, NFC seed 5), coming off a 34-17 win at Seattle. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 3-5 in 2026 (streak W2, NFC seed 10), coming off a 16-0 win against Atlanta.

What to watch: Coverage begins Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

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@SNFonNBC Nov 07, 2026 · 17:01 UTC

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