Images: The Bears are beat up by the Bucs 36-10
The Chicago Bears suffered an embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday routed 36-10 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler turned the ball over four times including an interception that was returned for a TD by ex-Bear Chris Conte.
The Bears offense was awful turning the ball over five times, managing only 283 total yards, and converting 2 of 11 third-down chances.
The lone bright spot for the day was a 50-yard Hail Mary TD pass to Cam Meredith from Cutler on the final play of the first half that cut the Bucs' lead to 17-10.
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) fumbles as he is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Robert Ayers (91) in the end zone during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. Cutler fumbled out of bounds resulting in a safety.
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Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) is sent flying on a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) reacts after his 10-yard touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Cameron Meredith (81) prepares to pull in a 50-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass as time expires during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. Defending is Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23).
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after Brate caught a 10-yard touchdown pass against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) celebrates with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after Martin's 1-yard touchdown run against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Freddie Martino (16) pulls in a 43-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jameis Winston during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) stiff arms Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) on a run during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) scrambles away from Chicago Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (92) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) ties up Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller (86) after a reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) reacts as he talks to teammates after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Bears 36-10.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws an interception to Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) pitches the ball to running back Doug Martin (22) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23) celebrates with middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) after Conte returned an interception by Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes (24) gets away from Chicago Bears wide receiver Eddie Royal (19) after intercepting a pass by quarterback Jay Cutler during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
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