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Bears’ Ben Johnson puts positive spin on ugly Week 9 win vs. Buccaneers

Coach Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears are 7-2 and now have the most wins in the NFC North after an ugly Week 9 win against the Buccaneers that was riddled with Caleb Williams interceptions.

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Bears’ Ben Johnson makes it clear he isn’t thrilled with Zavion Thomas’ penalty

The Chicago Bears survived a wild Sunday night game to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 27-24. They committed their fair share of errors, notably Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and his costly interceptions.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 9

4 winners and 3 losers from the Bears win over the Buccaneers: Chicago overcomes four INTs from Caleb Williams to improve to 7-2

The Chicago Bears improved to 7-2 with an ugly Sunday night victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field, and a handful of performances on both sides of the ball defined how it unfolded.

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rush for at least 25 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

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Ben Johnson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Bears HC Ben Johnson reveals concerning Luther Burden injury update after SNF win

The Chicago Bears extended their winning streak to four games with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in Week 9. However, concerns emerged after the game regarding Luther Burden’s health, as head coach Ben Johnson provided a worrying update on the star wide receiver’s condition.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / November 9

Bears overcome mistakes, beat Bucs on game-ending field goal

Cairo Santos kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired to give the Chicago Bears a 27-24 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 9

Game Balls in Bears' Undeserved Week 9 Win vs Buccaneers

A game that should have been a blowout victory for the Chicago Bears turned into a nail-biter, thanks in large part to a befuddling meltdown by quarterback Caleb Williams.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 8

Luther Burden Injury Update: Latest News on Bears WR's Status in Week 9 Game

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 9 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Burden was shaken up in the fourth quarter after making a catch and taking a hard hit near the sideline.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / November 9

Bears walk off Buccaneers despite four INTs from Caleb Williams

'SNF' takeaways: Bears walk off Buccaneers despite career-high four interceptions from QB Caleb Williams

In a game that featured a combined seven turnovers, quarterback Caleb Williams found a way to lead the Chicago Bears to a 27-24 walk-off win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on "Sunday Night Football."

Joe Burrow's MVP case growing with eye-popping numbers during Bengals' four-game win streak

NFL Week 9 lowlights: Patriots crushed, another end-of-game Commanders debacle and Cleveland's running back regret

NFL Week 9 winners, losers: Myles Garrett dominates in return, Packers send message

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / ChiCitySports / November 9

Chicago Bears’ shorthanded secondary suffers 2 more injuries vs. Buccaneers

The Chicago Bears entered their Week 9 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers down cornerback Malik Muhammad. Amid the battle, the Bears saw their secondary shrink even further.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 8

Bears’ Rome Odunze pays cool homage to Cole Kmet after TD vs. Buccaneers

The Chicago Bears continued their winning ways in the first half of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field as trade deadline rumors swirled around Ben Johnson’s team.

Kyle Monangai News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 8

When is Kyle Monangai Coming Back? Injury Update, Return Timeline For Bears RB

It feels like it has been forever since we've seen running back Kyle Monangai running defenders over for the Chicago Bears. That's because, at least in terms of a football season, it kind of has been.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 8

Bears rumors: Insider wants trade reunion to ‘just happen already,’ but it’s not Khalil Mack

While the Chicago Bears made the trade for defensive star Jeffery Simmons with the Tennessee Titans, the team has also been in the news for rumors surrounding other players, such as Khalil Mack, which would mark a reunion for both sides.

Khalil Mack News / ChiCitySports / November 8

Report: Chicago Bears’ Khalil Mack trade hopes take massive hit

While the Chicago Bears have already made a blockbuster trade for Jeffery Simmons, they are still scouring the market for any available talent prior to the deadline.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / November 8

Mike Tirico to miss Bucs-Bears 'Sunday Night Football' game

Mike Tirico will not announce Sunday night's game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears for NBC. Tirico said in a statement Sunday afternoon that he will miss the NFC contest at Chicago's Soldier Field because of a "health issue." He provided no other details.

Kyle Monangai News / ChiCitySports / November 8

Chicago Bears have Kyle Monangai injury disappointment before Bucs game

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai returned to practice as a limited participant for the first time since he suffered thumb and toe injuries in Week 4’s 23-12 win over the New York Jets.

Chicago Bears News / TWSN / November 7

Expert Chicago Bears Mock Draft Has Massive Steal in Round 2

If there were questions about the Chicago Bears trade for Jeffery Simmons, most of them have been answered after just one game. That said, it’s still a fair question about what Bears mock drafts will look like as the team tries to plan for their future.