Bears quarterback Caleb Williams started out hot on Sunday night, but three second-quarter interceptions have allowed the Buccaneers to stay in it. But Tampa Bay hasn’t been able to do much with all the extra opportunities.

Chicago leads 17-6 at halftime.

With a 14-3 lead in the second quarter, the Bears looked like they were about to go up 21-3, as they’d faced little resistance from Tampa Bay’s defense.

But on second-and-21, Williams was looking for Rome Odunze in the end zone when Tykee Smith stepped in front of the pass to pick it off. The Bucs gave it right back when Baker Mayfield was stuffed on a QB sneak on fourth-and-1 from their own 35.

Williams gave it away again on his next pass, when he heaved a downfield throw while getting hit. That pass was picked off by Zyon McCollum.

But again, the Bucs got nothing out of it, as they had to punt.

Williams’ third interception came on what looked like a throwaway attempt. But McCollum was able to pick off another with a dive, and the play was reversed upon review.

Chase McLaughlin hit a 21-yard field goal as time expired in the second half, as head coach Todd Bowles decided not to go for a touchdown with the clock stopped at :03.

That meant the Buccaneers managed just three points off of three second-quarter takeaways.

A week after not completing a single pass in a victory, Baker Mayfield is 11-of-19 passing for 139 yards with an interception. The Bucs are just 1-of-6 on third down.

Williams is 14-of-23 for 193 yards with two touchdowns and three picks. It’s his first multi-turnover game since Week 3 of his rookie season in 2024. Williams had never thrown three picks as a pro before this game.

Luther Burden has three catches for 81 yards with a touchdown. Rome Odunze has four receptions for 60 yards with a TD.

The Bears are 6-of-7 on third down.

Tampa Bay will receive the second-half kickoff with a chance to double up.