Our Buccaneers vs. Bears Score Predictions Are In

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of their hardest games on the schedule coming up this weekend, playing the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football in prime time on the road. The Bucs are 3-5, and a win over this Bears team would give them a big boost before their bye.

It certainly won't be easy, though, and our staff doesn't think so, either. As always, our picks are in for this upcoming matchup — here's how we see this crucial Week 9 game turning out:

Caleb Skinner, Writer: Bears 21, Bucs 20

The Bucs have ripped off two straight W’s and know their identity is built on the run game and great defense. They will need both vs. the Bears on SNF.

Chicago owns one of the best offenses in the league, led by Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams, and their defense got even more stout up front with the addition of Jeffrey Simmons.

However, the Bucs can exploit their secondary, which means Baker Mayfield will have to throw the ball. It will be the real first test of his thumb.

I think the Bucs are able to keep things close despite this being a tough challenge. However, they fall just short.

Overall Record: 4-4

James Hill, Writer: Bea...