Bears host Bucs in Week 9
Chicago, riding a win over Seattle, takes on a Tampa Bay squad that has won two straight.
By Sakura Ellis ·
The Chicago Bears face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football.
The game marks Week 9 of the NFL season. Chicago enters the matchup with a 6-2 record, having just defeated the Seattle Seahawks, the reigning Super Bowl champions. Tampa Bay arrives with a 3-5 record but momentum from two consecutive victories.
Betting markets on Kalshi offer specific prices for who will score the first touchdown in the contest. D'Andre Swift, the Bears' running back, carries a price of $0.20. He is the team's leader in touchdowns. However, the Buccaneers possess the league's best rushing defense, which may limit Swift's impact.
Luther Burden III is priced at $0.09 for the Chicago side. Burden has emerged as a key target for quarterback Caleb Williams. The market also lists Rome Odunze at $0.08 and Colston Loveland at $0.09. Caleb Williams himself is priced at $0.05 for a rushing touchdown.
On the Tampa Bay side, Bucky Irving is the top pick at $0.13. Irving was the focal point of the offense in the previous game. Despite a torrential downpour that prevented any completed passes, Irving rushed for 170 yards and a score to secure the win. Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka follow at $0.05 and $0.07, respectively.
Coaches may manage Irving's workload carefully given the heavy load he carried last week. Even with that potential adjustment, he remains the most consistent offensive option for Tampa Bay. Roschon Johnson and Kenny Gainwell are also listed in the first touchdown market at $0.07 and $0.05.
The match takes place on Sunday night. The Bears seek to extend their recent success against Seattle, while the Buccaneers aim to continue their winning streak.
