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Game facts: Bears at Buccaneers

Next Gen Stat:  The Bears blitz on just 11.8 percent of plays this season (2nd-lowest in NFL).

Fourth quarter issues:  The Bears have been outscored 79-30 in the fourth quarter this season.

Howard on the rise:  Rookie RB Jordan Howard has 110+ rush yards in three of his last five games (Bears are 2-1 when Howard has 110+ rush yards).

Cutler minimizing turnovers:  QB Jay Cutler has one INT or fewer in 18 of his last 19 games.

Mind-blowing stat:  The Bears offense averages 5.9 yards per play (T-8th in NFL), yet averages just 16.4 points per game (31st in NFL).

Two different defenses:  In home games, the Bears have allowed 17.5 points per game and 279.5 total yards per game. In road games, they have allowed 27.3 PPG and 398.3 total YPG.