The Tampa Bay Buccaneers came out of Week 7 of the 2021 NFL Season with their sixth win, and have started the year 6-1 for the first time in franchise history.

In the win, quarterback Tom Brady threw his 600th career touchdown, becoming the first and only passer in the history of the league to do so.

Catching the pass was star wide receiver Mike Evans who finished with three scoring catches on the day, as Brady threw four in the first half, adding another to wide receiver Chris Godwin.

Even without Antonio Brown, the Bucs were able to put together an impressive offensive performance, paired with a dominant defensive game for the Bucs who forced five turnovers against Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears.

Three interceptions by defensive backs Dee Delaney, Jordan Whitehead and Pierre Desir accent the impeccable job being done by Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Todd Bowles as he continues to find ways for his unit to produce despite injuries to Carlton Davis III, Sean Murphy-Bunting, and Richard Sherman.

The Buccaneers also got four sacks on the day with two coming from Jason Pierre-Paul and one each from Shaquil Barrett and Antoine Winfield Jr.

All three also forced fumbles, with Barrett and defensive tackle Vita Vea coming up with recoveries as well.

Running back Leonard Fournette continued his strong rushing streak with 81-yards on 15 carries, scoring a touchdown in the process.

Ronald Jones got more action than usual, getting 10 carries himself, and turning in 63-yards on the ground with those touches.

In all, it was a dominant performance by a clear Super Bowl challenger, with the only score for the Bears coming on a 28-yard field goal by kicker, Cairo Santos.

Chicago also produced just one receiver with over 40-yards as tight end Cole Kmet gained 43-yards through the air while Allen Robinson was held to 16 and Darnell Mooney had just 39.

Rookie running back Khalil Herbert was able to have a solid individual outing, carrying the ball 18 times for 100-yards.

With the win, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers improve to 6-1, and now get set to face the New Orleans Saints in Week 8 of the 2021 NFL Season.

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