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Buccaneers pick off 4 passes for 2nd straight game, this time in a loss

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Cohen, J. (2026, November 9). Buccaneers pick off 4 passes for 2nd straight game, this time in a loss. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/buccaneers-pick-off-4-passes-for-2nd-straight-game-this-time-in-a-loss/article_5f6b4e88-afda-5543-9bb8-a1fb8e6d2e7d.html

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepted four passes for the second consecutive game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night but lost 27-24 due to a last-minute field goal by Santos. Led by players Zyon McCollum and Alex Anzalone, who each have four interceptions this season, the team's defense remains strong yet struggles to secure victories; they now have at least one interception in eight of their nine games this year.

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On November 9, 2026, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 27-24. Despite committing five turnovers, including quarterback Caleb Williams throwing a career-high four interceptions, the Bears secured their victory when Williams found Colston Loveland for a critical 38-yard catch that set up Cairo Santos' game-winning field goal as time expired. The crowd of 60,470 at Soldier Field witnessed the comeback by the Buccaneers, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, who rallied his team to tie the score with less than three minutes left but ultimately fell short. Williams overcame his earlier mistakes in the final moments, driving the Bears downfield for Santos' decisive kick.

Written for “Bears Edge Buccaneers In Turnovers” on 2026-11-09, grounded in this article and the 3 other(s) covering the same event.

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Tykee Smith also picked off Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams, and Ifeatu Melifonwu recovered a fumble in the fourth quarter.

2026-11-09 · assertive framing · Buccaneers pick off 4 passes for 2nd straight game, this time in a loss

CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams found a wide-open Colston Loveland for a 38-yard catch to set up Cairo Santos’ 38-yard field goal as time expired, and the Chicago Bears picked up a sloppy 27-24 victory over Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.

2026-11-09 · assertive framing · Williams connects with Loveland to set up Santos' winning field goal as Bears edge Buccaneers 27-24

Chicago is 5-2 after winning its first two games since quarterback Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury.

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Led by Caleb Williams, Chicago has won two in a row to improve to 5-2 going into Monday night’s game at Seattle.

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Forwards Noa Essengue and Patrick Williams were sidelined for Chicago, which was coming off a 132-125 win at Milwaukee on Friday.

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Chicago will be without Cole Kmet for the rest of the season after he hurt his right knee on a reception with 5:34 left in Thursday night’s 30-24 win over New England.

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Kyle Williams returned the ensuing kickoff 25 yards to the New England 34.

2026-10-23 · assertive framing · Stevenson gives the Patriots a momentary lift with a 48-yard TD reception on final play of 1st half

CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chicago Bears cooled off Drake Maye and the New England Patriots with a 30-24 win on Thursday night.

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Led by Zyon McCollum and Alex Anzalone, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an NFL-best 16 interceptions. asserted

Buccaneers → lead → interceptions

Turning those plays into wins is an ongoing challenge. asserted

Turning → turn → wins

Tampa Bay had four interceptions for the second straight week Sunday night. asserted

Bay → have → week

But the Buccaneers lost 27-24 on Cairo Santos’ 38-yard field goal for the Bears on the final play of the game. asserted

Buccaneers → lose → game

McCollum and Anzalone lead the Buccaneers (3-6) with four interceptions apiece. asserted

McCollum → lead → interceptions

McCollum has picked off four passes in the last three games. asserted

McCollum → pick → games

Anzalone has three interceptions in the last two games. asserted

Anzalone → have → games

Tykee Smith also picked off Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams, and Ifeatu Melifonwu recovered a fumble in the fourth quarter. asserted

Melifonwu → pick → quarter

But the Bucs were unable to stop Williams and Co. in the final minutes. asserted

Bucs → stop → minutes

The last team to record four-plus interceptions in consecutive games was the Baltimore Ravens in September 2017. asserted

team → record → September

Tampa Bay had won three of four, including a 16-0 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8. asserted

Bay → win → Week

It has at least one interception in eight of its nine games this season. asserted

It → have → games

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