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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Second Half Game By Game Predictions

By Brian DeFeo

Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter talks with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) on the sidelines against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter talks with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) on the sidelines against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) and Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) talk at the end of the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) and Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) talk at the end of the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 10: vs. Chicago Bears

The Bucs are coming off a mini bye and a blowout loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. The Chicago Bears are coming off a bye after a huge Monday Night win on Halloween against the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears looked revitalized defensively and the combination of Jay Cutler, Alshon Jeffery, Zach Miller, and Jordan Howard are not as bad as they have been.

The whole town of Chicago has come alive since the Cubs won the World Series. The Bears defense has been fairly stout but they have no one who can cover Evans. The Bucs should look to exploit that matchup with Winston and Evans. The only issue with that is Evans may not play with a concussion and the Bucs have no depth at receiver. Rumors are that Doug Martin can return this week but even if he does I don’t think he’ll be at 100%.

Both teams are almost out of it but the Bears have had the Bucs number the past two seasons. Barring a miraculous recovery by Evans and Martin I’m predicting another loss at the Den of Depression, 28-24 Chicago. (3-6)

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