Today''s Matchups

Bucs Bears QUARTERBACKS Now fans understand why Henry Burris should not be playing. Shaun King could be a Bear in 2003. RUNNING BACKS Joliet''s Mike Alstott will roll over Bears'' sad run defense. Adrian Peterson will get three carries. RECEIVERS Keyshawn and Keenan have been able to share the ball nicely. Say good night, Marcus Robinson. OFFENSIVE LINE The Bucs don''t have the best in the business, but they are Hall of Famers compared with Bears. DEFENSIVE LINE Bears aren''t even worth Warren Sapp talking trash. Bobby Setzer Orchestra now playing for Bears. LINEBACKERS Derrick Brooks was an early MVP candidate, but Brian Urlacher still the best on the field. SECONDARY Ronde Barber is pretty funny in Visa commercials. Ro Williams'' play is nothing to laugh about. COACHING Jon Gruden gets results no matter where he is. Dick Jauron has averaged nine losses a year. INTANGIBLES The Bears will have the C-U weather on their side, but that''s it. Prime time has not been their friend. PREDICTION Throw history to the South Farms; Bucs could beat Bears in Antarctica. Tampa Bay 24-10.

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