Bears Beat Buccaneers 27-24 on Walk-Off Field Goal as Caleb Williams Throws Four Interceptions in Wild Sunday Night Win

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos strikes the game-winning field goal at Soldier Field on Sunday Night Football

Cairo Santos drilled a 38-yard field goal as time expired to give the Chicago Bears a wild 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football at Soldier Field on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Quarterback Caleb Williams threw a career-high four interceptions and the Bears committed five turnovers, but Williams delivered on the final drive to keep Chicago's winning streak alive and improve the Bears to 7-2.

Quick Answer: Bears 27, Buccaneers 24

The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 on Sunday Night Football on November 8, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. Cairo Santos kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired for the walk-off win. Caleb Williams finished 22 of 37 for 279 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions — the first four-interception game of his college or professional career — while Baker Mayfield threw two interceptions for Tampa Bay. The Bears improved to 7-2 and won their fourth straight game; the Buccaneers fell to 3-6.

How the Bears Survived Five Turnovers

Chicago looked in complete control early. Rome Odunze hauled in his first touchdown of the season and Williams connected with Luther Burden III for a 56-yard score to give the Bears a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. But the game turned into a turnover fest: Williams and Mayfield combined for six interceptions, and the Bears finished with five giveaways in total.

Tampa Bay clawed back in the second half. The Buccaneers trailed 24-13 entering the fourth quarter, then Burden fumbled with 3:38 left and Tampa Bay defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu returned the ball to the Bears' 17-yard line. Bucky Irving powered into the end zone for a six-yard touchdown, and Mayfield scrambled in for the two-point conversion to tie the game at 24 with 2:51 remaining.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass under pressure at Soldier Field


Williams Answers on the Final Drive

With the game tied and the crowd of 60,470 on its feet, Williams gathered himself after his struggles in the middle quarters. He found tight end Colston Loveland for a 38-yard catch on a blown coverage, with Loveland pushed out of bounds at the Tampa Bay 16-yard line with 40 seconds left. The eight-play, 49-yard drive set up Santos, who drilled his second field goal of the night as the clock hit zero.

Williams finished 22 of 37 for 279 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions. Mayfield was 18 of 32 for 243 yards with two interceptions. Loveland caught four passes for 54 yards, Odunze had four catches for 60 yards and a touchdown, and the Bears held Tampa Bay to 2 of 12 on third downs and 2 of 5 in the red zone.

What the Win Means for the Bears

The victory moved Chicago to 7-2 in the NFL's toughest division, with every team in the NFC North holding at least six wins. The Bears entered Sunday as 6.5-point favorites, and despite doing everything they could to give the game away, they found a way to win their fourth straight game — a result that keeps them firmly in the Super Bowl conversation. You can follow the latest NFL Week 9 scores and highlights here.

Both teams now head into their bye week in Week 10. Chicago returns in Week 11 to host the New Orleans Saints, while Tampa Bay will also be on its bye before facing the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 21.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of Bears vs. Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football?

The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Soldier Field. Cairo Santos kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired for the walk-off win in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season.

How many interceptions did Caleb Williams throw against the Buccaneers?

Caleb Williams threw four interceptions, a career high and the first four-interception game of his college or professional career. He still finished 22 of 37 for 279 yards with two touchdowns and led the game-winning drive.

How did the Buccaneers tie the game at 24?

Tampa Bay tied the game with 2:51 left in the fourth quarter. Luther Burden fumbled with 3:38 remaining, Ifeatu Melifonwu returned the ball to the Bears' 17, Bucky Irving scored on a six-yard touchdown run, and Baker Mayfield ran in the two-point conversion.

What is the Bears' record after beating the Buccaneers?

The Bears improved to 7-2 with the win, their fourth straight victory. The Buccaneers fell to 3-6. Both teams are on their bye in Week 10; Chicago hosts the New Orleans Saints in Week 11.

Who caught the big pass on the Bears' game-winning drive?

Tight end Colston Loveland caught a 38-yard pass from Caleb Williams on a blown coverage, getting pushed out of bounds at the Tampa Bay 16-yard line with 40 seconds left. The eight-play, 49-yard drive set up Cairo Santos' winning 38-yard field goal.

How many turnovers were there in Bears vs. Buccaneers?

There were seven total turnovers in the game. The Bears committed five — four Caleb Williams interceptions plus a Luther Burden fumble — while Baker Mayfield threw two interceptions for Tampa Bay. Williams and Mayfield combined for six interceptions.

Sources: Associated Press, NBC Sports, Sports Illustrated, Sporting News, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Key facts verified against multiple reports on the Bears' 27-24 win over the Buccaneers on November 8, 2026.

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