Feels like a trap game, Bears need to dominate and go into the bye at 7-2.

TB didn't complete a pass and beat ATL 16-0 in a rainstorm. They beat CAR 43-13 the week prior to their defense is playing at a high level and they have a good running game. Their defense has not allowed over 23 pts since Week 1. So this team is better than their 3-5 record indicates. The Bears need to take care of business at home.

I don't think Johnson will allow a let down, Bears 30-17.

We need to go into the bye with another win. TB has turned into a running team. They ran for over 300 yards last week and won without Mayfield completing a single pass. If we let this game slip away, we lose the credibility we just gained. So, can we do it? Will we shut down their running backs and force Mayfield to throw? There are no excuses available. The defense needs to keep making a statement. We are the Monsters of the Midway!

4 hours ago, Pixote said:

We need to go into the bye with another win. TB has turned into a running team. They ran for over 300 yards last week and won without Mayfield completing a single pass. If we let this game slip away, we lose the credibility we just gained. So, can we do it? Will we shut down their running backs and force Mayfield to throw? There are no excuses available. The defense needs to keep making a statement. We are the Monsters of the Midway!

1 game at a time. Bucs have backs to the wall and are a well coached team with an elite defense and elite running game...plus Baker at QB who is more than serviceable. Bucs are going to try and make us make mistakes and bludgeon us....Bears got to stay focus and play sharp here.

We match up well against the Bucs.

Braxton Jones had knee surgery and is out for the season.

22 minutes ago, Pixote said:

Braxton Jones had knee surgery and is out for the season.

Bummer - he really is a solid swing tackle / player. Feel for him having these injuries.

2 hours ago, DABEARSDABOMB said:

Bummer - he really is a solid swing tackle / player. Feel for him having these injuries.

Wild to see his games played history. Once he got hurt the first time, he never seemed to be able to stay healthy again.

2022 - Started 17 games
2023 - Missed 6 games (Neck)
2024 - Missed 5 games (Knee)
2025 - Missed 11 games (Ankle)
2026 - Missed 5 games (Knee)

27 games missed in the last 3.5 years, basically half the games.

Carm and Jurko were talking about the game and made mention that the Bucs are #1 in DVOA, interceptions and rushing. Should be a good trench warfare test.

I'm guessing Monongai will not play to ensure availability after the bye. Demarco Jackson should be back this week.