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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers open as 3-point favorites vs the Chicago Bears in Week 2 at Raymond James Stadium after defeating the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday as six-point underdogs.
Published Sept. 17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) celebrates a Tampa victory at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) celebrates a turnover recovery during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (7) intercepts ball against the Chicago Bears and goes on to score a touchdown int he fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Logan Hall (90) leaps to his feet to celebrate a touchdown on an interception by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (7) during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78), right, celebrates with Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (7) moments after Barrett scored on an interception during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) celebrates a turnover recovery with fans during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) works to recover the ball which came out during a play during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) loses his helmet while colliding with team mate Chicago Bears center Cody Whitehair (65) as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) foils a play in the pocket during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) compete for the control of the ball in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum (27), left, and safety Christian Izien (29) celebrate a turnover in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) attempts to drive the ball down the field in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) goes to score a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) drives ball down the field in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) and wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrate a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) reels in a pass from Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the second quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) works to elude Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) during the second quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (7) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the second quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) celebrates his touchdown with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the second quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes to running back Rachaad White (1) in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up before the start of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers home opener against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) warms up before the start of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers home opener against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Young Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans welcome players onto the field before the start of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers home opener against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/C6UCIX4CYFBWRMBOL3GOIPSW5A.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) celebrates a Tampa victory at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/WDN4AJESG5GELHWLXYICKEJVXE.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) celebrates a turnover recovery during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/SFM7DP4VFRCBVEQFUJ6KBHMN6M.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (7) intercepts ball against the Chicago Bears and goes on to score a touchdown int he fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/CBEDEFIHQ5DSDOYKD4CAUFAFWU.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Logan Hall (90) leaps to his feet to celebrate a touchdown on an interception by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (7) during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JCM5BEPF3NBJTORKENRZLYYCTI.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78), right, celebrates with Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (7) moments after Barrett scored on an interception during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/CKP4NXNUW5ELXGTHMW5OKZPX64.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) celebrates a turnover recovery with fans during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/LHTERKJJSNGFPE7YPLEEAYZWM4.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) works to recover the ball which came out during a play during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/PEN7Y2E2QJHLTK5OPRBD3BODCQ.JPG "Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) loses his helmet while colliding with team mate Chicago Bears center Cody Whitehair (65) as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) foils a play in the pocket during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/BK4I362ZSNEP3HWUJJMVE6FXEU.JPG "Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) compete for the control of the ball in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/DKEDKVSTQZDABGLIJKPX2QOEI4.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum (27), left, and safety Christian Izien (29) celebrate a turnover in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/NEUIY5B425FU7FI3GNBXU645NY.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) attempts to drive the ball down the field in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/TUMKOTZXXNC75LBGSL2O54QHIU.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) goes to score a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/MSQWCRQJNZG7PLDEGM5G46GOGQ.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) drives ball down the field in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/SMASEJF5KBDMRG3FXUGHAFSLJM.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/S7FYVXJW7VBK7MR2K7XMIWKJDA.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) and wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrate a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JFRYTLKDGBC5PKTPTEYYXHAIOI.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) reels in a pass from Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the second quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/KH64GMWY4FB2TJJXDM3CZID7DU.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) works to elude Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) during the second quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RCBLQ54YSRC2LND43WGNP52KOM.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (7) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the second quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/6BCY46QPRFB2LIV7I4U5CCPHKA.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) celebrates his touchdown with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the second quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/CNHGNG5CUBFSFPX5CQDVXDNBA4.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes to running back Rachaad White (1) in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, September 17, 2023.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/5UXN6E75LRCMVNBAJF767JUML4.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) warms up before the start of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers home opener against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
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