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NFL·PREVIEW·November 6, 2026 08:48 AM ET

Mike Tirico to call 300th NFL game in Bears-Buccaneers Sunday night matchup

Chicago sits at 6-2 while Tampa Bay enters at 3-5.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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What happened: Mike Tirico will reach 300 career NFL broadcasts on Sunday night during the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchup. Tirico serves as the lead play-by-play voice for NBC's Sunday prime-time coverage.

Why it matters: Chicago enters the contest at 6-2 on a three-game winning streak to hold the fifth seed in the NFC. Tampa Bay sits at 3-5 following two consecutive victories as the Buccaneers aim to climb into playoff contention.

By the numbers: Chicago Bears: 6-2, streak W3, NFC No. 5 seed. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 3-5, streak W2, NFC No. 10 seed.

What to watch: The Bears and Buccaneers kick off Sunday night on NBC.

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