Week 9 · NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Chicago Bears a 63% chance to beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers in this NFL matchup. Updated August 4, 2026.
#18 NFC South
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
52% to make the playoffs
#12 NFC North
Chicago Bears
47% to make the playoffs
The model's read
Chicago Bears is the pick by 4.5, but it's live — 63% on the model.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
37%
to win
Chicago Bears
63%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksTampa Bay BuccaneersChicago BearsNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
20 meetings since 1999All square 10–10
Last met 2023 · Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–17 Chicago Bears— Tampa Bay Buccaneers won
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