Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 26–21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 13–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Seferian-Jenkins
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 43 yards, TOUCHDO…
- Game date
- 2015-12-27
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26–21 on 2015-12-27. A. Seferian-Jenkins posted a game-high +6.91 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 26 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(6:34) 22-D.Martin up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(11:39) 25-K.Carey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(3:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(:12) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(11:38) (Shotgun) 64-K.Pamphile reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 34-C.Sims for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(11:24) (Shotgun) 33-J.Langford right guard to CHI 23 for 3 yards (93-G.McCoy).
(11:24) (Shotgun) 33-J.Langford right guard to CHI 23 for 3 yards (93-G.McCoy).
(15:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 25-K.Carey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(9:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(1:12) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 6:34TD DMD. MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 0-6
(6:34) 22-D.Martin up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 6:27XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 0-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 11:39TD KCK. CareyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 6-7
(11:39) 25-K.Carey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 11:35XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 3:05FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 10-7
(3:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:12FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 9
- Score
- 13-7
(:12) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:38TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 50
- Score
- 13-13
(11:38) (Shotgun) 64-K.Pamphile reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 34-C.Sims for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:24XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 13-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:24FG JLJ. LangfordPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 80
- Score
- 13-14
(11:24) (Shotgun) 33-J.Langford right guard to CHI 23 for 3 yards (93-G.McCoy).
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:24TD JLJ. LangfordPoints+7
- Yard line
- TB 80
- Score
- 13-14
(11:24) (Shotgun) 33-J.Langford right guard to CHI 23 for 3 yards (93-G.McCoy).
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 15:00TD KCK. CareyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 19-14
(15:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 25-K.Carey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:55XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 20-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 9:09FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 32
- Score
- 23-14
(9:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:12FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 21
- Score
- 26-14
(1:12) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:10TD ASA. Seferian-JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 43
- Score
- 26-20
(:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:01XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 26-21
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Seferian-Jenkins · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 2
Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +5.35 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 3J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +5.11 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4
Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 5Z. Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 6C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 7M. Mariani · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 8Christian Sims · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 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
A. Seferian-Jenkins — TB · Receiving
A. Seferian-Jenkins posted the highest total EPA (+6.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.73 EPA per play.
A. Seferian-Jenkins's top snap (+6.21 EPA): (:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.11 total EPA
- Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -4.7% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.084 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.160 | +0.167 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.003 | -0.294 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.084 | -0.032 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.03 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +2.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -6.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin
- Chicago Bears — K. Carey
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Christian Sims (Jameis Winston pass)
- Chicago Bears — K. Carey (J. Cutler pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Seferian-Jenkins (Jameis Winston pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — J. Langford
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q1 6:34); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 6:27) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 13–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 11:39) — (11:39) 25-K.Carey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 11:35) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q2 3:05) — (3:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 9 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 50 (Q3 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 64-K.Pamphile reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 34-C.Sims for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 11:24) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 80 (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 33-J.Langford right guard to CHI 23 for 3 yards (93-G.McCoy).; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 80 (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 33-J.Langford right guard to CHI 23 for 3 yards (93-G.McCoy)..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 13–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 25-K.Carey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 14:55) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 32 (Q4 9:09) — (9:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 43 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 0:01) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 22-D.Martin up the middle to TB 23 for no gain (92-P.McPhee). FUMBLES (92-P.McPhee), RECOVERED by CHI-53-J.Timu at TB 23. 53-J.Timu to TB 23 for no gain (13-M.Evans).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 64-K.Pamphile reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 34-C.Sims for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right intended for 34-C.Sims INTERCEPTED by 29-H.Jones-Quartey [59-C.Jones] at CHI 1. 29-H.Jones-Quartey to CHI 24 for 23 yards (13-M.Evans).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 6:45) — (6:45) (Punt formation) 16-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 52-J.George, Center-48-P.Scales, RECOVERED by TB-95-H.Jones at CHI 4. 95-H.Jones to CHI 4 for no gain (16-P.O'Donnell).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston Aborted. 68-J.Hawley FUMBLES at CHI 32, recovered by TB-3-J.Winston at CHI 34. 3-J.Winston to CHI 34 for no gain (99-L.Houston).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 22-D.Martin up the middle to TB 23 for no gain (92-P.McPhee). FUMBLES (92-P.McPhee), RECOVERED by CHI-53-J.Timu at TB 23. 53-J.Timu to TB 23 for no gain (13-M.Evans).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 6:45) — (6:45) (Punt formation) 16-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 52-J.George, Center-48-P.Scales, RECOVERED by TB-95-H.Jones at CHI 4. 95-H.Jones to CHI 4 for no gain (16-P.O'Donnell).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 9:40) — (9:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 22-D.Martin to CHI 45 for 6 yards (29-H.Jones-Quartey). FUMBLES (29-H.Jones-Quartey), RECOVERED by CHI-53-J.Timu at CHI 45. The Replay Offici
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 6:34 · CHI 4 · Score 0-6
(6:34) 22-D.Martin up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 6:27 · CHI 15 · Score 0-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 11:39 · TB 1 · Score 6-7
(11:39) 25-K.Carey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 11:35 · TB 15 · Score 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 3:05 · TB 8 · Score 10-7
(3:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · TB 9 · Score 13-7
(:12) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 11:38 · CHI 50 · Score 13-13
(11:38) (Shotgun) 64-K.Pamphile reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 34-C.Sims for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 11:24 · CHI 15 · Score 13-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 11:24 · TB 80 · Score 13-14
(11:24) (Shotgun) 33-J.Langford right guard to CHI 23 for 3 yards (93-G.McCoy). - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+7) — Q3 11:24 · TB 80 · Score 13-14
(11:24) (Shotgun) 33-J.Langford right guard to CHI 23 for 3 yards (93-G.McCoy). - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · TB 1 · Score 19-14
(15:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 25-K.Carey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · TB 15 · Score 20-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 9:09 · TB 32 · Score 23-14
(9:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 1:12 · TB 21 · Score 26-14
(1:12) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:10 · CHI 43 · Score 26-20
(:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 0:01 · CHI 15 · Score 26-21
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
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.
- A. Seferian-Jenkins (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2015-12-27?
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-21 in Week 16, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q4: Chicago Bears 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Chicago Bears 26, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q1 6:34) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Carey (Q2 11:39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Sims (J. Winston pass) (Q3 11:38) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Carey (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Seferian-Jenkins (J. Winston pass) (Q4 0:10) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 3:05, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — J. Langford (Q3 11:24, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 9:09, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 1:12, 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?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 62.5% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.11 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 46.9% completion, -4.7% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.35 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
A. Seferian-Jenkins (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.91 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+6.21 EPA): (:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Chicago Bears won 26-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
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