Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 13–10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 10–3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Galloway
- Top passer
- C. Simms
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:07) 2-C.Simms sacked at TB 1 for -8 yards (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERE…
- Game date
- 2005-11-27
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13–10 on 2005-11-27. J. Galloway posted a game-high +9.55 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(11:56) 18-K.Orton pass to 85-J.Gilmore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:24) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(:21) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(3:52) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(7:05) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 11:56TD JGJ. GilmorePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 6-0
(11:56) 18-K.Orton pass to 85-J.Gilmore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 11:50XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 2:24FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 9
- Score
- 7-3
(2:24) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:21FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 10-3
(:21) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 3:52FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 13-3
(3:52) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:05TD MAM. AlstottPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 13-9
(7:05) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:00XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 13-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 2
Truman Jones · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play - 3J. Gage · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 4Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 5
Arian Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 6A. Peterson · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7J. Gilmore · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 8M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
J. Galloway — TB · Receiving
J. Galloway posted the highest total EPA (+9.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.36 EPA per play.
J. Galloway's top snap (+3.27 EPA): (5:40) 2-C.Simms pass to 84-J.Galloway ran ob at CHI 11 for 39 yards (33-C.Tillman).
Biggest single play (-5.09 EPA): C. Simms — (12:07) 2-C.Simms sacked at TB 1 for -8 yards (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-91-T.Harris at TB 1. 91-T.Harris to TB 1 for no gain (2-C.Simms).
Quarterback report card
C. Simms led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -10.05 total EPA
- K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -5.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.058 | -0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.161 | -0.287 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.130 | +0.058 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -4.58 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -9.72 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — J. Gilmore (K. Orton pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 11:56) — (11:56) 18-K.Orton pass to 85-J.Gilmore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 11:50) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q1 2:24) — (2:24) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 7 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q3 3:52) — (3:52) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 7:00) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:07) — (12:07) 2-C.Simms sacked at TB 1 for -8 yards (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-91-T.Harris at TB 1. 91-T.Harris to TB 1 for no gain (2-C.Simms).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:06) — (5:06) 2-C.Simms pass to 84-J.Galloway to CHI 39 for 30 yards (33-C.Tillman).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 2-C.Simms sacked at TB 20 for -9 yards (93-A.Ogunleye).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) 2-C.Simms pass to 84-J.Galloway pushed ob at CHI 19 for 16 yards (33-C.Tillman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:07) — (12:07) 2-C.Simms sacked at TB 1 for -8 yards (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-91-T.Harris at TB 1. 91-T.Harris to TB 1 for no gain (2-C.Simms).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 6:45) — (6:45) 18-K.Orton pass to 20-T.Jones to TB 27 for 41 yards (21-J.Bolden).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:40) — (5:40) 2-C.Simms pass to 84-J.Galloway ran ob at CHI 11 for 39 yards (33-C.Tillman).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 11:56 · TB 1 · Score 6-0
(11:56) 18-K.Orton pass to 85-J.Gilmore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 11:50 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 2:24 · CHI 9 · Score 7-3
(2:24) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · TB 7 · Score 10-3
(:21) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 3:52 · TB 18 · Score 13-3
(3:52) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 7:05 · CHI 2 · Score 13-9
(7:05) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:00 · CHI 2 · Score 13-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2005-11-27?
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13-10 in Week 12, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Chicago Bears 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Gilmore (K. Orton pass) (Q1 11:56) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q4 7:05) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 2:24, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:21, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 3:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 54.3% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -10.05 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 43.8% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.27 EPA): (5:40) 2-C.Simms pass to 84-J.Galloway ran ob at CHI 11 for 39 yards (33-C.Tillman)..
Was Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L
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