What happened: The Buccaneers ruled safety Antoine Winfield Jr. out for the game against the Bears with an ankle injury, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Why it matters: Winfield is a starting safety in Tampa Bay's secondary. His absence came on Sunday Night Football, with the Buccaneers at 3-5 after a 16-0 win over the Falcons on Nov. 1.

What to watch: Watch for the team's update on Winfield's availability ahead of its next game.