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NFL · Week 12 · November 19, 2000 · 11 min read

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears: 2000 Week 12 Recap

Bears defeat Buccaneers 13–10 in Week 12

S.King led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 10–13 Week 12 finish.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 6–5
Final 10–13
Chicago Bears 13 3–8 Winner
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
10–13
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3–10 Chicago Bears
Top passer
S. Matthews
FantasyHQ MVP
S.King
Game date
November 19, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • S.King 1 CAR · 2 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Juwan Green
    Juwan Green 3 REC · 30 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Abdullah 2 CAR · 18 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Micah Robinson
    Micah Robinson 5 REC · 53 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Mason Brooks
    Mason Brooks 3 REC · 16 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Matthews 3 CAR · -3 YDS +0.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 13–10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3–10 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. King
Top passer
S. Matthews
Biggest EPA play
(:58) S.King pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at TB 38. T.Parrish for 38…
Game date
2000-11-19

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13–10 on 2000-11-19. S. King posted a game-high +3.43 total EPA in the rushing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers0370010
Chicago Bears3703013

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 6:09FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 16
    Score
    0-3

    (6:09) P.Edinger 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.

  2. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    3-3

    (15:00) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:58TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:48XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 2
    Score
    3-10

    P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.

  5. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 11:11TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 9
    Score
    9-10

    (11:11) S.King left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 9:23XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    10-10

    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 10:07FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 30
    Score
    10-13

    (10:07) P.Edinger 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2Micah RobinsonMicah Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  3. 3Juwan GreenJuwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Abdullah · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Anthony · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  6. 6Mason BrooksMason Brooks · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  7. 7P. Hape · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  8. 8S. Matthews · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.05 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 · Rushing

S. King posted the highest total EPA (+3.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

S. King's top snap (-7.45 EPA): (:58) S.King pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at TB 38. T.Parrish for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.

StatTampa Bay BuccaneersChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.150-0.118
Offensive success rate36.2%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 rate70.3%63.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

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.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.15 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -10.76 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -12.03 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 0:58)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q3 11:11)

Field goals

  • Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q1 6:09)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
  • Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q4 10:07)
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 16 (Q1 6:09) — (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 15:00) — (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 0:58) — (: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 0:48) — 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 11:11) — (11:11) S.King left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 9:23) — 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.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — P.Edinger kicks 69 yards from CHI 30 to TB 1. A.Stecker to TB 49 for 48 yards (D.Lyman). [WPA +48.0% · EPA +2.05]
  • 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). [WPA -36.0% · EPA -3.78]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:58) — (:58) S.King pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at TB 38. T.Parrish for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -7.45]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 2:22) — (2:22) (Punt formation) R.Abdullah left guard to TB 36 for 19 yards (R.McQuarters). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.35]
  • 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. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +1.66]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:58) — (:58) S.King pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at TB 38. T.Parrish for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -7.45]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 0:27) — (:27) W.Dunn right guard to CHI 37 for 8 yards (W.Harris). FUMBLES (W.Harris), RECOVERED by CHI-C.Simmons at CHI 37. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -3.93]
  • 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). [WPA -36.0% · EPA -3.78]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) S.King sacked at CHI 38 for -10 yards (P.Daniels). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.55]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 6:09 · TB 16 · Score 0-3
    (6:09) P.Edinger 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
  2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CHI 15 · Score 3-3
    (15:00) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  3. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:58 · 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.
  4. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:48 · TB 2 · Score 3-10
    P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 11:11 · CHI 9 · Score 9-10
    (11:11) S.King left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 9:23 · CHI 2 · Score 10-10
    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  7. 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.

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.
  • 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 2000-11-19?

The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13-10 in Week 12, 2000.

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 0:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:11) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q1 6:09, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 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 FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?

S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.43 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (-7.45 EPA): (:58) S.King pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at TB 38. T.Parrish for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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