Once again, the Buccaneers are preparing for a clash of two teams who are strong in the run game on both sides of the ball, but Tampa Bay's defense will also be dealing with a rising-star quarterback in Caleb Williams…
The 3-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the 6-2 Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday Night Football in Week 9. Both teams enter the matchup riding winning streaks powered by dominant rushing attacks, with Tampa Bay ranking first in the NFL in rushing offense and Chicago ranking second. Tampa Bay comes off a 16-0 shutout against Atlanta where they rushed for 324 yards without completing a single pass.
A key focus for the Buccaneers will be slowing down Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who has returned from injury to lead Chicago to three straight victories. Key individual matchups highlighted for the game include cornerback Jacob Parrish against receiver Luther Burden, offensive lineman Graham Barton versus recently acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, and safety Dillon Thieneman against running back Kenny Gainwell.
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