Caleb Williams threw for 279 yards and two touchdowns as the Chicago Bears held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 on Sunday night at Soldier Field.
The Bears led 17-6 at halftime. Cairo Santos' 38-yard field goal with 0:00 left put the Bears ahead for good at 27-24.
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For Chicago, Williams completed 22 of 37 passes for 279 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions, Luther Burden III had seven catches for 97 yards and a touchdown, while Rome Odunze had four catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Jeffery Simmons had a sack, Austin Booker had a sack and Jaylon Johnson had an interception.
For Tampa Bay, Baker Mayfield completed 18 of 32 passes for 243 yards with two interceptions, and Bucky Irving ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries.
Tampa Bay outgained Chicago 352-349 but could not make up the difference. The Bears moved to 7-2. The Buccaneers fell to 3-6.
The Bears are fifth in the National Football Conference and have won four straight. Chicago is 4-1 at home and 3-1 on the road. The Buccaneers are 12th in the National Football Conference. Tampa Bay is 1-4 at home and 2-2 away from home.
The Bears next host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Buccaneers next visit the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
