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Chicago Bears Clash with Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium

The Chicago Bears faced a challenging contest at Raymond James Stadium, ending the game with a 0-2 record as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured their second victory with a final score of 27-17. The Buccaneers maintained an undefeated streak, now standing at 2-0.


Chicago Bears's offense and defense face off before s snap before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)

The Bears' offense managed to accumulate a total of 236 yards, with their passing game contributing 211 yards. Despite being sacked six times, the quarterback achieved one passing touchdown and completed 16 out of 29 attempts. The longest pass completed was for 33 yards, and they successfully converted six out of thirteen third-down attempts. On the ground, the team rushed for 67 yards over sixteen attempts, including one rushing touchdown.


Special teams played a crucial role in field positioning as the Bears executed five punts totaling 232 yards and managed to place one inside the Buccaneers' twenty-yard line. Their kicking game was precise; they made all four touchbacks on kickoffs and successfully converted one field goal from beyond fifty yards.


Defensively, Chicago showed resilience by forcing three three-and-outs against their opponents and recovering two fumbles without losing possession themselves. They also recorded two passes defended but were unable to secure any interceptions or sacks during this matchup.


On penalties, Chicago limited themselves to five infractions costing them only twenty-eight yards while earning fourteen first downs throughout the game – nine via air and five on foot.


Looking ahead after this tough loss on foreign turf, fans can anticipate seeing their team back in action when the Chicago Bears visit GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium to face off against Kansas City Chiefs on September 24th at 3:25 PM local time. This upcoming encounter will be broadcasted live on FOX for supporters eager to watch their team's next performance.

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