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NFL · Week 2 · September 10, 2000 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2000 Week 2 Recap

Buccaneers defeat Bears 41–0 in Week 2

Juwan Green led Fantasy Impact as Buccaneers prevailed in a 0–41 Week 2 finish.

Chicago Bears 0 0–2
Final 0–41
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41 2–0 Winner
Winner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score
0–41
Halftime
Chicago Bears 0–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Top passer
C. McNown
FantasyHQ MVP
Juwan Green
Game date
September 10, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Jonathan Allen
    Jonathan Allen 6 CAR · 47 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • C.McNown 1 CAR · 30 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Mayes 1 REC · 8 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • Juwan Green
    Juwan Green 5 REC · 104 YDS · 1 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Zeier 3/5 · 19 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Alstott 15 CAR · 71 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41–0 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 0–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Juwan Green
Top passer
C. McNown
Biggest EPA play
(1:29) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass to D.White to CHI 25 for 6 yards (D.Abraham). FUMBLES (D.Ab…
Game date
2000-09-10

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 41–0 on 2000-09-10. Juwan Green posted a game-high +7.91 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Chicago Bears000000
Tampa Bay Buccaneers201470041

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 10:34FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 5
    Score
    0-3

    (10:34) M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  2. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 2:53FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 29
    Score
    0-6

    (2:53) M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  3. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 2:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 3
    Score
    0-12

    (2:00) (Shotgun) S.King right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. fakes handoff left, sprints to right corner

  4. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 1:54XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    0-13

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

  5. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 1:29TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 81
    Score
    0-19

    (1:29) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass to D.White to CHI 25 for 6 yards (D.Abraham). FUMBLES (D.Abraham), touched at CHI 25, RECOVERED by TB-R.Barber at CHI 24. R.Barber for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.

  6. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 1:17XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    0-20

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

  7. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 8:55TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 13
    Score
    0-26

    (8:55) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 8:27XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    0-27

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

  9. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 7:46TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 58
    Score
    0-33

    (7:46) S.King pass to J.Green for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 7:33XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    0-34

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

  11. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 10:21TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 20
    Score
    0-40

    (10:21) M.Alstott up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. tackle missed at line of scrimmage.

  12. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 10:16XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    0-41

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Juwan GreenJuwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  2. 2E. Zeier · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +4.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.29 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  4. 4S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.79 EPA/play
  5. 5Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  6. 6C. McNown · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
  7. 7Kristian WilliamsKristian Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Mayes · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Juwan Green

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Juwan Green — TB · Receiving

Juwan Green posted the highest total EPA (+7.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.13 EPA per play.

Juwan Green's top snap (+4.91 EPA): (7:46) S.King pass to J.Green for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.08 EPA): Another player — (1:29) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass to D.White to CHI 25 for 6 yards (D.Abraham). FUMBLES (D.Abraham), touched at CHI 25, RECOVERED by TB-R.Barber at CHI 24. R.Barber for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challeng

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) · 38 dropbacks · 39.5% completion · -0.89 EPA/play · -33.89 total EPA
  • S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsTampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play-0.433+0.075
Offensive success rate34.6%44.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.892+0.090
Rush EPA/play+0.126+0.143
Defensive EPA/play-0.075+0.433
Defensive success rate55.1%65.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.43), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.43 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -35.09 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, +6.63 total EPA, 6 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 2:00)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 1:29)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q3 8:55)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q3 7:46)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q4 10:21)

Field goals

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 10:34)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 2:53)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 20–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 5 (Q2 10:34) — (10:34) M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 29 (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) S.King right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. fakes handoff left, sprints to right corner; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 1:54) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 81 (Q2 1:29); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 1:17) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 13 (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 8:27) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 58 (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) S.King pass to J.Green for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 7:33) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 20 (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) M.Alstott up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. tackle missed at line of scrimmage.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 10:16) — 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) — P.Edinger kicks 78 yards from CHI 30 to TB -8. A.Stecker to TB 23 for 31 yards. [WPA +54.7% · EPA +0.13]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) C.McNown sacked at TB 48 for -14 yards (R.Barber). FUMBLES (R.Barber), touched at TB 48, RECOVERED by TB-S.Quarles at 50. S.Quarles to CHI 45 for 5 yards (O.Kreutz). [WPA -17.7% · EPA -5.54]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 2:30) — (2:30) C.McNown pass intended for J.Allen INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at CHI 22. D.Abraham to CHI 4 for 18 yards (J.Allen). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.27]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass intended for M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham (W.Sapp) at CHI 31. D.Abraham to CHI 30 for 1 yard (J.Williams). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -3.93]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:09) — (4:09) M.Gramatica 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. [WPA -7.4% · EPA -1.88]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q2 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass to D.White to CHI 25 for 6 yards (D.Abraham). FUMBLES (D.Abraham), touched at CHI 25, RECOVERED by TB-R.Barber at CHI 24. R.Barber for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challeng [WPA -5.9% · EPA -7.08]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) C.McNown sacked at TB 48 for -14 yards (R.Barber). FUMBLES (R.Barber), touched at TB 48, RECOVERED by TB-S.Quarles at 50. S.Quarles to CHI 45 for 5 yards (O.Kreutz). [WPA -17.7% · EPA -5.54]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 2:30) — (2:30) C.McNown pass intended for J.Allen INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at CHI 22. D.Abraham to CHI 4 for 18 yards (J.Allen). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.27]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) S.King pass to J.Green for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.91]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 10:34 · CHI 5 · Score 0-3
    (10:34) M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 2:53 · CHI 29 · Score 0-6
    (2:53) M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CHI 3 · Score 0-12
    (2:00) (Shotgun) S.King right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. fakes handoff left, sprints to right corner
  4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · CHI 2 · Score 0-13
    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 1:29 · TB 81 · Score 0-19
    (1:29) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass to D.White to CHI 25 for 6 yards (D.Abraham). FUMBLES (D.Abraham), touched at CHI 25, RECOVERED by TB-R.Barber at CHI 24. R.Barber for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challeng
  6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 1:17 · CHI 2 · Score 0-20
    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 8:55 · CHI 13 · Score 0-26
    (8:55) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 8:27 · CHI 2 · Score 0-27
    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 7:46 · CHI 58 · Score 0-33
    (7:46) S.King pass to J.Green for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 7:33 · CHI 2 · Score 0-34
    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 10:21 · CHI 20 · Score 0-40
    (10:21) M.Alstott up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. tackle missed at line of scrimmage.
  12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 10:16 · CHI 2 · Score 0-41
    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.
  • Juwan Green (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2000-09-10?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 41-0 in Week 2, 2000.

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

Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Chicago Bears 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41.

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:29) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:55) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:46) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:21) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 10:34, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 2:53, 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?

C. McNown (Chicago Bears), 39.5% completion, -0.89 EPA per dropback, -33.89 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 38.5% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.35 total passing EPA.

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

Juwan Green (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.91 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.91 EPA): (7:46) S.King pass to J.Green for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W