Buccaneers vs Bears preview: Baker Mayfield stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5) visit the Chicago Bears (6-2) tonight, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 8:20 PM ET at Soldier Field. Baker Mayfield headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Buccaneers vs Bears: game info
- Start: 8:20 PM ET, Soldier Field.
- TV: NBC.
- Records: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-5, Chicago Bears 6-2.
Recent form: last five games
Buccaneers: L 17-14 vs GB, W 24-16 at DAL, L 26-19 (OT) vs PIT, W 43-13 at CAR, W 16-0 vs ATL.
Bears: W 23-12 vs NYJ, L 31-7 at GB, W 31-23 at ATL, W 30-24 vs NE, W 34-17 at SEA.
Buccaneers vs Bears injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Buccaneers: Jalen McMillan (WR) injured reserve - knee - knee ligament; Yaya Diaby (LB) out - knee - knee ligament; Josh Hayes (CB) injured reserve - knee; Christian Rozeboom (LB) injured reserve - finger; Emeka Egbuka (WR) questionable - foot.
- Bears: Zavier Scott (RB) injured reserve - wrist; Kentavius Street (DT) injured reserve - knee; Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (CB) questionable - thumb; Malik Muhammad II (CB) questionable - toe; Kyle Monangai (RB) questionable - toe.
Player trends to know
Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers, QB): 68/110, 679 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions this season. He averages 135.8 passing yards in 5 games played. Last 5 games (passing yards): 216, 182, 217, 64, 0. Passing touchdowns in those games: 0, 1, 1, 1, 0.
Bucky Irving (Buccaneers, RB): 147 carries, 728 yards, 5 touchdowns this season. He averages 91.0 rushing yards in 8 games played, with 40+ in 8 of 8. Last 5 games (rushing yards): 61, 165, 46, 106, 170. Receptions: 0, 2, 2, 1, 0.
Caleb Williams (Bears, QB): 112/158, 1267 yards, 6 touchdowns, 1 interceptions this season. He averages 253.4 passing yards in 5 games played, with 225+ in 4 of 5. Last 5 games (passing yards): 269, 138, 305, 308, 247. Passing touchdowns in those games: 2, 0, 1, 2, 1.
Luther Burden III (Bears, WR): 42 catches, 547 yards, 3 touchdowns this season. He averages 68.4 receiving yards in 8 games played, with 50+ in 6 of 8. Last 5 games (receiving yards): 63, 47, 95, 130, 56. Receptions: 4, 4, 8, 4, 7.
Matchup angle
The Buccaneers have won 3 of their last 5 and the Bears have won 4 of 5. Over those games the Buccaneers scored 23.2 and allowed 14.4 a game; the Bears scored 25.0 and allowed 21.4.
What to watch
- Baker Mayfield's passing yards: 135.8 a game this season, 217, 64, 0 in his last three.
- Bucky Irving's rushing yards: 91.0 a game this season, 46, 106, 170 in his last three.
- Caleb Williams's passing yards: 253.4 a game this season, 305, 308, 247 in his last three.
- Luther Burden III's receiving yards: 68.4 a game this season, 95, 130, 56 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before kickoff.
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FAQ
Is Baker Mayfield playing tonight? ESPN's injury report does not list Baker Mayfield as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to kickoff.
What time is Buccaneers vs Bears tonight? The game starts at 8:20 PM ET at Soldier Field. TV: NBC.
How has Baker Mayfield played lately? Baker Mayfield has 135.8 passing yards a game this season and 217, 64, 0 passing yards in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.