NFL experts overwhelmingly favor Bears over Bucs in Week 9
November 6, 2026· 1 min read
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Bryan Perez
November 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Chicago's 34-17 victory over Seattle did more than improve its record to 6-2. It convinced almost every national analyst that the Bears are legitimate contenders.

And by almost every analyst, I mean almost every analyst.

According to a 44-pick survey published by Bears on SI, 41 experts predict Chicago (5-2) will defeat Tampa Bay (3-5) on Sunday Night Football.

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Bryan Perez
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