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.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Juwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 2
E. Zeier · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +4.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 3
M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.29 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 4
S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.79 EPA/play - 5

Jonathan Allen · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 6
C. McNown · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play - 7

Kristian Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play - 8
A. 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.
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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.433 | +0.075 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.6% | 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 rate | 55.1% | 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
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Field goals
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
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
- 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).
- 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).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) S.King pass to J.Green for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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