The Chicago Bears defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 27-24, on Sunday Night Football, but it was ugly at times. The offense committed five turnovers -- including four Caleb Williams interceptions -- and penalties remained an issue. However, the fact that Chicago won says something about the resilience of this team and what they are capable of defensively.
"We didn't play our best ball as a collective unit, as a whole team," said safety Cam Lewis. "... And we still pulled out a win. So, that's what you expect from a good football team. Once we put it all together, it's like, man, we can really, really make a run at it."
Lewis was one of the many players on Chicago’s defense that played a key role in the victory. Tampa Bay was driving down the field
with under a minute before halftime. They down to the Bears’ 34-yard line before Lewis had his first interception of the season to give the ball back to Chicago. The Bears ended up turning it over the play after that and the Buccaneers scored a field goal to close the first half, but it was still a good play by Lewis.
Especially with all of the injuries to Chicago’s secondary, Lewis has been a reliable player for the Bears this year. Throughout his time with the Buffalo Bills, he primarily played at cornerback, but switched to safety until Coby Bryant is able to return from his injury. Despite safety not being his typical position, Lewis has been solid in coverage.
But the Buccaneers game was Lewis’ best game of the season. It was the first time he did not give up a reception, although Tampa Bay also did not target him. He also tied his season-high in tackles with six.
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