Dynamic RB Bucky Irving has 111 carries in the last five games and is the fourth-leading rusher in the NFL, but managing his workload over 17 games is an issue the Bucs will be studying during their bye week

Where do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rank in Week Ten across Power Rankings?

Tampa Bay's defense is the first one with consecutive four-interception games in nearly a decade…The Bucs last five games have drawn a comparison with one of the greatest teams of all time

In Week Nine on Sunday Night Football, cornerback Zyon McCollum secured two interceptions from off coverage with patience and vision. He broke down the plays following the loss at Soldier Field

Despite a close loss on Sunday Night Football, captain Alex Anzalone's message in the locker room was clear

On this week's edition of "After The Whistle" Tampa Bay Buccaneers radio sideline reporter Jay Recher looks back at the Bucs 27-24 loss to the Bears in Chicago at Soldier Field on Sunday night. Jay breaks down all of the action, including the highlights of the BEST plays on the night from Tampa Bay. ALSO, we've got postgame interviews with Head Coach Todd Bowles, QB Baker Mayfield and LB Alex Anzalone. PLUS, the voice of the Buccaneers Tony Castricone stops by to give us his thoughts on the game

View the top images of Tampa Bay's game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 8, 2026

Top observations from the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Bears at Soldier Field in Week Nine

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media the day after the Bucs' game against the Chicago Bears in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL Season. HC Bowles discussed taking advantage of offensive opportunities, RB Bucky Irving's workload and his thoughts on selling or buying at the trade deadline.

The Buccaneers will have an opportunity to rest and recharge with their bye in Week 10 before resuming what has been an oft-contested rivalry with the Lions in Detroit in Week 11

Despite intercepting MVP candidate Caleb Williams four times, winning the ground-game battle and throwing for a season-high 226 net passing yards, the Buccaneers lost on Sunday night in Chicago, 27-24 thanks in part to their own miscues

View plays from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game against the Chicago Bears in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL Season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Chicago Bears in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL Season. QB Mayfield discussed limiting turnovers on offense, the team's fight and going on a run after the Bye Week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Chicago Bears in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL Season. HC Bowles discussed the defense's five turnovers, QB Baker Mayfield's play and limiting penalties.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Alex Anzalone, RB Bucky Irving, CB Zyon McCollum & C Graham Barton spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Chicago Bears in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL Season.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to the Chicago Bears 27-24 at Soldier Field in Week Nine during Sunday Night Football

In the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to Chicago, five notes stood out for the visiting team

QB Baker Mayfield rushes for a two point conversion score against the Chicago Bears in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season.

RB Bucky Irving scores his second rushing touchdown of the day against the Chicago Bears in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season.

S Ifeatu Melifonwu recovers a fumble forced by DB Keionte Scott against the Chicago Bears in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season.