Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills: 2000 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-11-12, the Buffalo Bills took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 20–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 33 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) paced the passing game, with -13.83 total EPA.

On the individual side, E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.45 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-86.4% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Buffalo Bills changed the game: (:25) A.Smith up the middle to CHI 29 for 3 yards (S.Harris).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
2. 2 J. McDaniel · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.80 EPA/play
3. 3 R. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +2.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Flutie · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Allen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6. 6 A. Smith · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
8. 8 S. Morris · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q3 22:02)
• Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q4 2:56)

Field goals

• Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 43:39)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 35:01)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 34:47)
• Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 34:47)
• Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 31:06)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 30:56)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 30:00)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 21–12. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q2 43:39) — (13:39) S.Christie 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the BUF 6 (Q2 35:01) — (5:01) P.Edinger 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CHI 78 (Q2 34:47) — (4:47) S.Morris up the middle to BUF 24 for 2 yards (P.Daniels).; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CHI 78 (Q2 34:47) — (4:47) S.Morris up the middle to BUF 24 for 2 yards (P.Daniels).; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CHI 24 (Q2 31:06) — (1:06) S.Christie 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the BUF 70 (Q2 30:56) — (:56) J.Allen right tackle to CHI 32 for 2 yards (K.Newman, S.Cowart).; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 70 (Q2 30:56) — (:56) J.Allen right tackle to CHI 32 for 2 yards (K.Newman, S.Cowart).; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2; Buffalo Bills found the end zone (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 22:02) — (7:02) D.Flutie left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 21:57) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 32 (Q4 2:56); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 2:40) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Buffalo Bills (Q3 15:25) — (:25) A.Smith up the middle to CHI 29 for 3 yards (S.Harris). [WPA -86.4% · EPA -7.48]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 60:00) — S.Christie kicks 57 yards from BUF 30 to CHI 13. G.Milburn to CHI 31 for 18 yards (K.Wright). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.75]
• Buffalo Bills (Q1 45:41) — (:41) D.Flutie pass to J.Riemersma to CHI 7 for 7 yards (S.Harris, T.Parrish). Caught in left flat at CHI 8 [WPA -42.5% · EPA -9.74]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 7:39) — (7:39) S.Matthews pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by K.Carpenter at BUF 25. K.Carpenter to BUF 37 for 12 yards (C.Villarrial). Coverage in right flat, receiver underthrown [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.80]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 30:20) — (:20) J.Allen right guard to BUF 39 for 29 yards (H.Jones; K.Carpenter). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +0.08]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Buffalo Bills (Q1 45:41) — (:41) D.Flutie pass to J.Riemersma to CHI 7 for 7 yards (S.Harris, T.Parrish). Caught in left flat at CHI 8 [WPA -42.5% · EPA -9.74]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at BUF 39 for -7 yards (S.Rogers). FUMBLES (S.Rogers), RECOVERED by BUF-K.Newman at BUF 40. K.Newman to CHI 35 for 25 yards (E.Kennison). FUMBLES (E.Kennison), recov [WPA -4.5% · EPA -9.42]
• Buffalo Bills (Q3 15:25) — (:25) A.Smith up the middle to CHI 29 for 3 yards (S.Harris). [WPA -86.4% · EPA -7.48]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 7:39) — (7:39) S.Matthews pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by K.Carpenter at BUF 25. K.Carpenter to BUF 37 for 12 yards (C.Villarrial). Coverage in right flat, receiver underthrown [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.80]

Quarterback report card

D.Flutie led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.Flutie (Buffalo Bills) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -0.48 EPA/play · -13.83 total EPA
• S.Matthews (Chicago Bears) · 27 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · -0.74 EPA/play · -19.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears -0.31, Buffalo Bills -0.28) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, -24.43 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -23.98 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Buffalo Bills leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 43:39 · CHI 9 · Score 0-3
   (13:39) S.Christie 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
2. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 35:01 · BUF 6 · Score 3-3
   (5:01) P.Edinger 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
3. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 34:47 · CHI 78 · Score 3-3
   (4:47) S.Morris up the middle to BUF 24 for 2 yards (P.Daniels).
4. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 34:47 · CHI 78 · Score 3-3
   (4:47) S.Morris up the middle to BUF 24 for 2 yards (P.Daniels).
5. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 31:06 · CHI 24 · Score 3-6
   (1:06) S.Christie 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
6. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:56 · BUF 70 · Score 3-6
   (:56) J.Allen right tackle to CHI 32 for 2 yards (K.Newman, S.Cowart).
7. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 30:56 · BUF 70 · Score 3-6
   (:56) J.Allen right tackle to CHI 32 for 2 yards (K.Newman, S.Cowart).
8. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 3-6
   END QUARTER 2
9. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 30:00 · Score 3-6
   END QUARTER 2
10. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 22:02 · CHI 1 · Score 3-12
    (7:02) D.Flutie left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg
11. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 21:57 · CHI 2 · Score 3-13
    S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
12. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 2:56 · BUF 32 · Score 3-19
    (2:56) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at BUF 39 for -7 yards (S.Rogers). FUMBLES (S.Rogers), RECOVERED by BUF-K.Newman at BUF 40. K.Newman to CHI 35 for 25 yards (
13. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 2:40 · CHI 2 · Score 3-20
    S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
14. Buffalo Bills TD (+7) — Q4 0:00 · Score 3-20
    END GAME