The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where Chicago is looking to snap an 11-game losing streak dating back to last season.
After a brutal loss to the Green Bay Packers, the Bears are looking to bounce back against the Bucs. But several factors at play make this game particularly challenging for the Bears.
Buy Bears TicketsWith that in mind, here are some causes for concern heading into the Week 2 game vs. Bucs:
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Bears Offensive Woes
The Bears offense, recently, has been well…shaky at best. Justin Fields, despite the high draft stock and promise, has struggled. A fumble and a pick-six against Green Bay – it’s the kind of stuff that keeps a coach up at night and fans searching college football for the next superstar quarterback.
Chicago also needs to fix its issues on third down. Going 3-for-13 isn’t just a bad day; it’s symptomatic of a broader problem. The offense lacks rhythm, consistency, and momentum.
And while Fields might be the guy, he’s got the fourth-quarter blues. If he’s going to be the franchise quarterback, he has to own the game’s final quarter, not get worse.
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The Todd Bowles Blitz: Pressure and Turnovers
The Buccaneers defense has co-defensive coordinators but is run by Todd Bowles. If there’s a guy who is excellent at confusing offenses by bringing pressure, it’s him. Against Minnesota, the Bucs defense had 13 pressures, two sacks, three forced fumbles, and an interception. Given how the Bears have been lately regarding passing and protecting the ball, Chicago should be worried about what Tampa Bay has up their sleeve.
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Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and a Secondary Headache
The dynamic duo. Mike Evans? The guy is a beast. Whether it is Jaylon Johnson or Tyrique Stevenson stepping up to guard him, it will be a long day. And it doesn’t get any easier with Chris Godwin, who’s been racking up 1,000-yard seasons across from Evans like they’re going out of style. Couple that with the Bears’ struggles against the pass and Kyler Gordon going to IR, and it’s a genuine concern.
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Summary
The hope is that the Bears find that magic spark, make the necessary adjustments on offense, and end their 11-game losing streak. But as things stand, the road ahead looks challenging.
