What happened: Tampa Bay running back Bucky Irving found the end zone in Sunday night's game against the Bears at Soldier Field, in his hometown of Chicago. The touchdown made it a ball game on NBC's Sunday Night Football.
Why it matters: The Bears (6-2) entered on a three-game winning streak, while the Buccaneers (3-5) arrived having won two straight, including a 16-0 shutout of Atlanta. Chicago's last game was a 34-17 win at Seattle.
By the numbers: Irving entered the game with 147 carries for 728 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2026 through 8 games. Tampa Bay drafted him in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 125th overall, out of Oregon.
What to watch: The game continues at Soldier Field, with the Bears and Buccaneers both looking to extend their winning streaks.