A quick observation of quarterback Josh McCown and how he played in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 21-13 loss to Chicago in Week 12:

McCown had what probably was his worst outing of the season. He looked off all day, completing just 25 of 48 passes for 341 yards.

But don’t let the yardage total fool you. McCown was not efficient. He was intercepted twice and lost a fumble. His turnovers cost the Bucs dearly.

Rain and wet conditions may have played a factor in McCown’s dismal day. But he’s a 13-year veteran who has played in all sorts of weather, so the elements aren’t a valid excuse.

All of that came a week after McCown had his best game of the season in a victory against Washington. McCown has to play the way he did against Washington in order for the Bucs to have a chance against the Bengals on Sunday.