Bears vs Buccaneers: Game time, injury report, TV channel, online streaming, odds, picks, announcers and more

At one point, the Chicago Bears knew that December would determine their fate when it came to playoffs hopes, but after beating the Packers on Thanksgiving night, the Bears lost three in a row, and at this point are playing for pride.  What better to get the juices going than facing their former head coach, Lovie Smith?

We discussed this week whether the Bears are better off than when Lovie Smith was still in Chicago, and while their record may not indicate it since then, most would agree that is was time to move on. But letting the third all-time winningest head coach in Chicago Bears history go after a 10-6 season didn't sit well with many fans.

Fast-forward three seasons, and this is John Fox's team now. While there's no way to know how long his coordinators will be here, we have to assume that Fox will be the head coach for years to come, and most fans would tell you they are alright with thought.

As the Bears prepare to take on Lovie Smith and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, let's take a look at the particulars:

NFL Week 16: Chicago Bears vs Bucs

Game Time: Sunday, December 27, 2015 | 12:00pm CT

Location: Raymond James Stadium | Tampa, FL

TV Channel: FOX - TV coverage map is HERE.

Radio: The Chicago Bears Radio network has got you covered. Click HERE for info.

Online streaming: There are two ways to do this legally, which is all we are endorsing. Click HERE.

Announcers: Sam Rosen, Matt Millen

Injury Report: Click here!

Odds: Check the odds for this and every game over at our NFL Odd's page.

Dane's Prediction: Bears win 27-17

Match-up History: The Bears are 37-18 against the Bucs all time.

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