The Chicago Bears slipped past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago before a crowd of 60,470. The Bears moved to 7-2, while the Buccaneers fell to 3-6.
The Bears built a 17-6 halftime lead, then held on as the Buccaneers won the second half 18-10. The Bears never trailed. The go-ahead score came with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter.
The Bears were out-gained 352-349 and overcame a 5-2 turnover deficit. The Bears converted 7 of 13 third downs and held the ball for 27:08.
Jaylon Johnson of the Bears earned Game MVP. Johnson finished with 3 tackles, 1 interception and 1 defensive touchdown.
For the Buccaneers, Bucky Irving ran 20 times for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns.