Game Ball: DE Robert Ayers returned from a lengthy injury absence two weeks ago against Oakland, but Head Coach Dirk Koetter said that Ayers is still rounding back into top form. Just as he was in his Buccaneer debut in Week One before his ankle injury the next week, Ayers was a 60-minute impact player for the Buccaneers' suddenly-swarming defense. Ayers tied a 2016 season high by Buccaneer players with 1.5 sacks and forced a fumble that resulted in a safety late in the third quarter. Ayers' first sack, which he split with Gerald McCoy came on third down and killed a drive, leading to a punt and a Buccaneer field goal.
Game Awards: Buccaneers vs. Bears
