Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 27–3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3–13 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Terrell
- Top passer
- Buddy Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:55) (Shotgun) 15-J.Miller pass to 83-D.Terrell to TB 2 for 62 yards (34-D.Jackson).
- Game date
- 2001-12-16
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–3 on 2001-12-16. D. Terrell posted a game-high +5.24 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(5:48) 2-P.Edinger 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(7:54) 7-M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(4:41) 15-J.Miller pass incomplete to 86-M.Booker. Play Challenged by CHI and REVERSED. 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:04) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(8:19) 15-J.Miller pass to 84-F.Baxter for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(11:30) 35-A.Thomas right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 5:48FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 12
- Score
- 0-3
(5:48) 2-P.Edinger 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 7:54FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 7
- Score
- 3-3
(7:54) 7-M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:41TD MBM. BookerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-9
(4:41) 15-J.Miller pass incomplete to 86-M.Booker. Play Challenged by CHI and REVERSED. 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:36XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-10
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:04FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 28
- Score
- 3-13
(:04) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 8:19TD FBF. BaxterPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 3-19
(8:19) 15-J.Miller pass to 84-F.Baxter for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 8:11XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-20
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 11:30TD Azareye'h ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 3-26
(11:30) 35-A.Thomas right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 11:25XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-27
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 2Azareye'h Thomas · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.53 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3
Buddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 4F. Baxter · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 5M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6
Jordan Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 7
David Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play - 8Azareye'h Thomas · Chicago Bears · Receiving · -0.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.01 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
D. Terrell — CHI · Receiving
D. Terrell posted the highest total EPA (+5.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.31 EPA per play.
D. Terrell's top snap (+5.31 EPA): (6:55) (Shotgun) 15-J.Miller pass to 83-D.Terrell to TB 2 for 62 yards (34-D.Jackson).
Quarterback report card
Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -0.63 EPA/play · -25.87 total EPA
Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -6.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.320 | -0.007 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 47.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.595 | -0.188 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.186 | -0.009 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.007 | +0.320 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.7% | 66.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.32), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.32 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 15 drives, -0.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -23.65 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — M. Booker (Jordan Miller pass)
- Chicago Bears — F. Baxter (Jordan Miller pass)
- Chicago Bears — Azareye'h Thomas
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) 2-P.Edinger 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 7 (Q2 7:54) — (7:54) 7-M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 4:41); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 4:36) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 28 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 18 (Q3 8:19) — (8:19) 15-J.Miller pass to 84-F.Baxter for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 8:11) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) 35-A.Thomas right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 11:25) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) 14-B.Johnson sacked at CHI 36 for -9 yards (53-W.Holdman). FUMBLES (53-W.Holdman), RECOVERED by CHI-70-A.Boone at CHI 41. 70-A.Boone to CHI 47 for 6 yards (28-W.Dunn). Officially recorded as a
- Chicago Bears (Q2 6:55) — (6:55) (Shotgun) 15-J.Miller pass to 83-D.Terrell to TB 2 for 62 yards (34-D.Jackson).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) 15-J.Miller pass INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Abraham at CHI 42. 21-D.Abraham pushed ob at CHI 24 for 18 yards (83-D.Terrell).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 0:56) — (:56) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 86-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 37-T.Parrish at CHI -5. Touchback.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 6:06) — (6:06) 15-J.Miller sacked at TB 12 for -7 yards (97-S.Rice).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 6:55) — (6:55) (Shotgun) 15-J.Miller pass to 83-D.Terrell to TB 2 for 62 yards (34-D.Jackson).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) 15-J.Miller pass INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Abraham at CHI 42. 21-D.Abraham pushed ob at CHI 24 for 18 yards (83-D.Terrell).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) 14-B.Johnson sacked at CHI 36 for -9 yards (53-W.Holdman). FUMBLES (53-W.Holdman), RECOVERED by CHI-70-A.Boone at CHI 41. 70-A.Boone to CHI 47 for 6 yards (28-W.Dunn). Officially recorded as a
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 0:56) — (:56) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 86-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 37-T.Parrish at CHI -5. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 5:48 · TB 12 · Score 0-3
(5:48) 2-P.Edinger 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 7:54 · CHI 7 · Score 3-3
(7:54) 7-M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 4:41 · TB 2 · Score 3-9
(4:41) 15-J.Miller pass incomplete to 86-M.Booker. Play Challenged by CHI and REVERSED. 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 4:36 · TB 2 · Score 3-10
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · TB 28 · Score 3-13
(:04) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 8:19 · TB 18 · Score 3-19
(8:19) 15-J.Miller pass to 84-F.Baxter for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 8:11 · TB 2 · Score 3-20
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 11:30 · TB 5 · Score 3-26
(11:30) 35-A.Thomas right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 11:25 · TB 2 · Score 3-27
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
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.
- D. Terrell (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears on 2001-12-16?
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-3 in Week 14, 2001.
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 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Chicago Bears 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Booker (J. Miller pass) (Q2 4:41) Chicago Bears touchdown — F. Baxter (J. Miller pass) (Q3 8:19) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Thomas (Q4 11:30) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q1 5:48, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 7:54, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 0:04, 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?
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 43.9% completion, -0.63 EPA per dropback, -25.87 total passing EPA. Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears), 41.2% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -6.39 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
D. Terrell (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.31 EPA): (6:55) (Shotgun) 15-J.Miller pass to 83-D.Terrell to TB 2 for 62 yards (34-D.Jackson)..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
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