Game story
In Week 12 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-11-19, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Matthews (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -5.33 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+48.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: P.Edinger kicks 69 yards from CHI 30 to TB 1. A.Stecker to TB 49 for 48 yards (D.Lyman).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 M. Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 3 J. Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 4 R. Abdullah · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 5 R. Anthony · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6 M. Brooks · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7 P. Hape · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8 S. Matthews · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. King — TB · Rushing
S. King posted the highest total EPA (+3.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.45 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (:58) S.King pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at TB 38. T.Parrish for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 16 (Q1 51:09) — (6:09) P.Edinger 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 15 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 69 (Q2 30:58) — (:58) S.King pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at TB 38. T.Parrish for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 30:48) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q3 26:11) — (11:11) S.King left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 24:23) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 30 (Q4 10:07) — (10:07) P.Edinger 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 60:00) — P.Edinger kicks 69 yards from CHI 30 to TB 1. A.Stecker to TB 49 for 48 yards (D.Lyman).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) S.King pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by B.Urlacher at CHI 21. B.Urlacher to CHI 40 for 19 yards (F.Middleton).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 30:58) — (:58) S.King pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at TB 38. T.Parrish for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 17:22) — (2:22) (Punt formation) R.Abdullah left guard to TB 36 for 19 yards (R.McQuarters).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass incomplete to M.Brooks. PENALTY on TB-B.Kelly, Defensive Pass Interference, 8 yards, enforced at TB 46 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 30:58) — (:58) S.King pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at TB 38. T.Parrish for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 15:27) — (:27) W.Dunn right guard to CHI 37 for 8 yards (W.Harris). FUMBLES (W.Harris), RECOVERED by CHI-C.Simmons at CHI 37.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) S.King pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by B.Urlacher at CHI 21. B.Urlacher to CHI 40 for 19 yards (F.Middleton).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 56:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) S.King sacked at CHI 38 for -10 yards (P.Daniels).
Quarterback report card
S.Matthews led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Matthews (Chicago Bears) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.33 total EPA
- S.King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.42 EPA/play · -10.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.150 | -0.118 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.2% | 29.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.200 | -0.108 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.336 | -0.243 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.118 | +0.150 |
| Defensive success rate | 70.3% | 63.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.15, Chicago Bears -0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -10.76 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -12.03 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 51:09 · TB 16 · Score 0-3
(6:09) P.Edinger 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · CHI 15 · Score 3-3
(15:00) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 30:58 · CHI 69 · Score 3-9
(:58) S.King pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at TB 38. T.Parrish for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 30:48 · TB 2 · Score 3-10
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 26:11 · CHI 9 · Score 9-10
(11:11) S.King left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 24:23 · CHI 2 · Score 10-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 10:07 · TB 30 · Score 10-13
(10:07) P.Edinger 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13-10 in Week 12, 2000 on 2000-11-19.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Chicago Bears 13 (TB 10-13 CHI) in Week 12, 2000 on 2000-11-19.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Chicago Bears 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:11) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q1 51:09, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q4 10:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
S. Matthews (Chicago Bears), 55.6% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.33 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -10.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +3.43 on rushing plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.45 EPA): (:58) S.King pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at TB 38. T.Parrish for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +48.0%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears 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
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-8 Now 3-8 W
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