The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 7 game is against the Chicago Bears and many will be interested in seeing Tom Brady bounce back with a stronger performance. This should be a great Buccaneers-Bears game, which is why we're evaluating the matchup with predictions in mind.
It's no secret the Buccaneers defense is one of the best in the league in stuffing the run. However, they tend to struggle in pass coverage. The Bears are likely to generate a game plan to attack Tampa Bay through the air. However, if the Bucs can find a way to slow it down, this one could get ugly quickly.
As for the offense, the Buccaneers are one of the most efficient in the NFL. With Rob Gronkowski out, we saw OJ Howard record a rare touchdown. He could be in for another big game against Chicago. Additionally, Antonio Brown seems to be the favorite target and will play a vital role in this matchup. Lastly, it's been a bit rocky for Tom Brady lately, but this is a prime scenario for the GOAT to get back on track. With that said, here are four bold Buccaneers Week 7 predictions against the Bears.
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Buccaneers Week 7 Predictions
4. Bucs defense shuts down the Bears passing attack
Although Tampa Bay is the heavy favorite, this is a rather difficult ask for the defense. Nearly everyone is torching the Bucs through the air right now and after showing signs of improvement, Justin Fields will aim to do so as well. The key to victory here is to keep Fields in the pocket and apply insurmountable pressure.
Making Fields uncomfortable will increase the Buccaneers' chances of clinching a victory on Sunday. We'll see how it plays out though, as Chicago is one of the most unpredictable teams in the league right now.
3. OJ Howard records another touchdown
It was nice to see OJ Howard make an impact after struggling throughout most of his career. Surprisingly, Howard finished with the second-most receiving yards for the Buccaneers in Week 6. With Rob Gronkowski likely to miss another week due to injury, OJ Howard will have another opportunity to strike.
2. Antonio Brown continues to fly high
The Buccaneers have a plethora of weapons but Antonio Brown continues to stand out amongst them. Although he's getting up there in age, Brown seems to be playing at an elite level once again. He looks like Brady's favorite target out of the wide receiver room and Antonio Brown has shown off his run-after-the-catch ability.
Chicago doesn't have the worst defense, but it's not great either. We should see Brown take advantage of the Bears' questionable secondary. If so, he could have another big performance on his hands.
1. Tom Brady throws 300+ yards and 4 total touchdowns
He hasn't looked his best lately but the Buccaneers have gotten the job done regardless. This is an opportune moment for Tom Brady to right the ship and lead the Buccaneers to another win. The ageless wonder will show off his skills yet again, as the Bears might not be able to keep up with Tampa Bay's high-flying offense.
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