Bears Prediction vs. Buccaneers Week 9

The Bears have finally made it to their final primetime game in this three-game stretch, a Sunday night showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Head coach Ben Johnson's team has already defeated the reigning AFC Champion, the New England Patriots, and last season's Super Bowl winner, the Seattle Seahawks. 

This Week 9 game will feature the top two rushing teams in the NFL. Tampa Bay took the lead spot after rushing for 324 yards in the 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons. This will be a good challenge for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's defense. The addition of Jeffery Simmons will test the interior of the Bucs' O-line. With that extra attention, other players on the defensive line must win their one-on-one matchups. 

The Buccaneers' defense also hasn't allowed a team to rush for 100 yards since Week 1. Since the Bears have been without backup running back Kyle Monangai, the running game hasn't been the same. And his isn't expected to play tonight, meaning he would miss his fourth-straight game. 

This could be another tough game for the Bears running the football. Even if that's the case, Johnson's offense has proven it doesn't need an explosive or even efficient run game to get going offensively. 

Quarterback Caleb Williams has been efficiently and accurate throwing the football. More importantly, he hasn't put the ball in harm's way. The Buccaneers lead the league in takeaways. 

As along as Williams plays clean, preventing turnovers, the Bears will win this game. 

Bears 30, Buccaneers 23