Buccaneers 20–6 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–6 Chicago Bears
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–0 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: S. King
Top passer: C. McNown
Biggest EPA play: (6:42) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass intended for B.Engram INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at CHI 27. D…
Game date: 2000-01-02

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 20–6 on 2000-01-02. S. King posted a game-high +9.15 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	10	3	7	0	0	20
Chicago Bears	0	3	3	0	0	6

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3TB 21

+3CHI 14

+3TB 13

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 5:37FG
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 7
Score
3-0
(5:37) M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:21TD
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 1
Score
9-0
(:21) M.Alstott right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:16XP
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
10-0
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:38FG
Points+3
Yard line
TB 21
Score
10-3
(10:38) J.Holmes 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:27FG
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 14
Score
13-3
(2:27) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
TB 13
Score
13-6
(15:00) J.Holmes 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 13:24TD
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 6
Score
19-6
(13:24) S.King pass to D.Moore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:33XP
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
20-6
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +9.15 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
2Juwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.09 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
3C. McNown · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
4David Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.50 EPA/play
5D. McDonald · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
6B. Emanuel · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
7M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
8R. Wetnight · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.08 total EPA · 6 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

S. King — TB · Passing

S. King posted the highest total EPA (+9.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

S. King's top snap (+2.50 EPA): (13:24) S.King pass to D.Moore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.57 EPA): Another player — (6:42) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass intended for B.Engram INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at CHI 27. D.Abraham to CHI 14 for 13 yards. PENALTY on TB-R.Barber, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 14.

Quarterback report card

C. McNown led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. McNown (Chicago Bears) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -0.46 EPA/play · -20.10 total EPA
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 25 dropbacks · 72.0% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +9.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	+0.019	-0.196
Offensive success rate	34.1%	42.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.366	-0.406
Rush EPA/play	-0.134	+0.041
Defensive EPA/play	+0.196	-0.019
Defensive success rate	58.0%	65.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.02 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -15.86 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, +1.64 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 0:21)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q4 13:24)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 5:37)
Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q3 10:38)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q3 2:27)
Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 7 (Q2 5:37) — (5:37) M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) M.Alstott right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:16) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q3 10:38) — (10:38) J.Holmes 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 13 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Holmes 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q4 13:24) — (13:24) S.King pass to D.Moore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 7:33) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — J.Holmes kicks 56 yards from CHI 30 to TB 14. W.Dunn to TB 25 for 11 yards (F.Smith). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.38]
Chicago Bears (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass intended for B.Engram INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at CHI 27. D.Abraham to CHI 14 for 13 yards. PENALTY on TB-R.Barber, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 14. [WPA -14.4% · EPA -6.57]
Chicago Bears (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) C.McNown sacked at CHI 12 for -8 yards (M.Jones). FUMBLES (M.Jones), RECOVERED by TB-S.White at CHI 14. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld. [WPA -11.0% · EPA -3.98]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 13:31) — (13:31) M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (M.Wells), Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals, declared dead at CHI 40. [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.22]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 5:37) — (5:37) S.King sacked at CHI 7 for -3 yards (B.Robinson). [WPA -7.2% · EPA -1.17]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass intended for B.Engram INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at CHI 27. D.Abraham to CHI 14 for 13 yards. PENALTY on TB-R.Barber, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 14. [WPA -14.4% · EPA -6.57]
Chicago Bears (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) C.McNown sacked at CHI 12 for -8 yards (M.Jones). FUMBLES (M.Jones), RECOVERED by TB-S.White at CHI 14. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld. [WPA -11.0% · EPA -3.98]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 13:31) — (13:31) M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (M.Wells), Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals, declared dead at CHI 40. [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.22]
Chicago Bears (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) C.McNown pass to M.Booker to CHI 20 for no gain (R.Barber). [WPA -1.0% · EPA +2.83]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 5:37 · CHI 7 · Score 3-0
(5:37) M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:21 · CHI 1 · Score 9-0
(:21) M.Alstott right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · CHI 2 · Score 10-0
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 10:38 · TB 21 · Score 10-3
(10:38) J.Holmes 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 2:27 · CHI 14 · Score 13-3
(2:27) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · TB 13 · Score 13-6
(15:00) J.Holmes 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 13:24 · CHI 6 · Score 19-6
(13:24) S.King pass to D.Moore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:33 · CHI 2 · Score 20-6
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

Key takeaways

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears on 2000-01-02?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 20-6 in Week 17, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?

Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Chicago Bears 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:21) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:24) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 5:37, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q3 10:38, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 2:27, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 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?

C. McNown (Chicago Bears), 45.5% completion, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -20.10 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 72.0% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +9.15 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?

S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+2.50 EPA): (13:24) S.King pass to D.Moore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L

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