Bears Tight End Burden Leads Market for First Touchdown Against Tampa Bay

Luther Burden III is the favorite to score the first touchdown for the Chicago Bears in Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Prediction market data on Kalshi lists Burden at $0.19, the highest price among all players in the Bears versus Buccaneers first touchdown scorer market. The Bears, who hold a 6-2 record, host the 3-5 Buccaneers at Soldier Field for the Week 9 Sunday Night Football game.

Burden has emerged as the primary receiving target for quarterback Caleb Williams. This role becomes more critical against Tampa Bay, which fields the league's best rushing defense. Running back D'Andre Swift is the Bears' leading scorer, but his price sits at $0.19, reflecting the difficulty of running against Tampa Bay's defensive line.

On the visiting side, Bucky Irving commands the highest odds at $0.12. Irving anchored the Buccaneers' offense in their recent victory despite playing in heavy rain without a completed pass. He rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown in that game. Coaches may reduce his workload to manage fatigue, but he remains the most consistent offensive weapon for Tampa Bay.

Other notable prices in the market include Colston Loveland and Rome Odunze for the Bears at $0.09 and $0.08, respectively. For the Buccaneers, Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin are priced at $0.07 and $0.05. The market reflects an expectation that the Bears will rely on the passing game to break the stalemate against the strong run defense.

The game follows the Bears' win over the Seattle Seahawks, while Tampa Bay has secured victories in its last two contests. Traders on Kalshi can access a $55 bonus after making $25 in trades using the promo code CBSSPORTS55. The platform provides risk management tools such as trading breaks and personalized funding limits to help users manage their positions.