Santos delivers late winner as Bears edge Buccaneers 27-24

Cairo Santos made a 38-yard field goal with no time remaining to give Chicago a 27-24 win over Tampa Bay, rescuing the Bears after five turnovers. A 38-yard completion from Caleb Williams to Colton Loveland put Chicago at the Buccaneers’ 16 before the decisive kick.

Tampa Bay had tied the score after recovering a fumble by Luther Burden in Chicago territory. Bucky Irving ran for a 6-yard touchdown, and Baker Mayfield added the two-point conversion on a scramble. But the Buccaneers managed only 10 points from Chicago’s turnovers and got none from a blocked punt.

Chicago’s early 14-0 advantage came through Williams touchdown throws to Rome Odunze and Burden. Tampa Bay trailed 17-6 at halftime before Irving finished its first possession of the second half with a 2-yard touchdown run.

Jaylon Johnson then gave Chicago a defensive touchdown, taking a Mayfield interception back 67 yards. A 35-yard field goal by Chase McLaughlin brought Tampa Bay within one possession before its tying drive.

Williams went 22-of-37 for 279 yards, throwing two touchdowns and four interceptions. The interception total was his highest in a college or professional game. Burden recorded seven receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown; after his fumble, he underwent sideline medical checks and further evaluation in the locker room.

Mayfield completed 18-of-32 attempts for 243 yards and threw two interceptions. Irving gained 97 rushing yards from 20 carries and scored twice. Both clubs have byes in Week 10, followed by Chicago hosting the Saints and Tampa Bay traveling to the Lions in Week 11.