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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears: Week 4 game preview

By Erik Lambert

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs out of the locker room during the end of halftime in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs out of the locker room during the end of halftime in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Taylor Gabriel #18 of the Chicago Bears carries the football in the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Taylor Gabriel #18 of the Chicago Bears carries the football in the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

KEY MATCHUPS

Desean Jackson vs. Kevin Toliver – Jackson was and remains one of the most lethal deep threats in the NFL. He’s been a problem for defenses to start this season and the Bears have had a hard time containing big plays in the passing game. Toliver is the man slated to replace Amukamara. An undrafted free agent out of LSU, he got his welcome to the pros in Arizona where he was picked on by the Cardinals for four catches totaling 54 yards. He needs to beware the double moves.

Taylor Gabriel vs. M.J. Stewart – Chicago isn’t the only team with a rookie corner who’s struggling. Stewart has allowed 18 catches (on 19 targets) for 156 yards and a touchdown. He’s proven vulnerable deep which makes the speedy Gabriel the one receiver he won’t want to see. The Bears have been so close to popping some big ones with Gabriel the past couple weeks but have just missed. This might be the time they break through.

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