Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 34–31 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3–21 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dean Clark
- Top passer
- R. Grossman
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:24) 13-T.Rattay pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2006-12-17
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34–31 on 2006-12-17. Dean Clark posted a game-high +12.99 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 31 | |
| 7 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Dean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +12.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play - 2
J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.38 EPA/play - 3
R. Grossman · Chicago Bears · Passing · +6.19 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 4
Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 5
I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play - 6

Ryan Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.96 EPA/play - 7
T. Rattay · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.65 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 8
M. Stovall · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 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
Dean Clark — CHI · Receiving
Dean Clark posted the highest total EPA (+12.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.86 EPA per play.
Dean Clark's top snap (+3.15 EPA): (7:49) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 88-D.Clark for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.88 EPA): T. Rattay — (6:24) 13-T.Rattay pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R. Grossman led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 47 dropbacks · 61.7% completion · +4.6% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.19 total EPA
T. Rattay (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -6.4% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.035 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.1% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.076 | +0.132 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.088 | -0.087 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.035 | +0.042 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 61.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.04, Chicago Bears -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.04 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 19 drives, -3.83 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 19 drives, -4.06 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — Dean Clark (R. Grossman pass) 
Chicago Bears — Truman Jones 
Chicago Bears — Dean Clark (R. Grossman pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Arian Smith (T. Rattay pass)
Chicago Bears — C. Benson
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (T. Rattay pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — I. Hilliard (T. Rattay pass)
Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 24 (Q1 7:49) — (7:49) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 88-D.Clark for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 7:42) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 27 (Q2 8:24) — (8:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) 20-T.Jones right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 3:58) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 12 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 88-D.Clark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:23) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q3 5:27) — (5:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 14 (Q3 0:32) — (:32) 40-M.Alstott right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the TB 35 (Q3 0:25).
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 28–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 13-T.Rattay pass short left to 81-A.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 14:13) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 30 (Q4 14:13) — 3-M.Bryant kicks 63 yards from TB 30 to CHI 7. 23-D.Hester to CHI 23 for 16 yards (26-W.Allen, 51-B.Ruud).; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) 32-C.Benson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 9:23) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 64 (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) 13-T.Rattay pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 6:13) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 44 (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 19-I.Hilliard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 3:44) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Overtime: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 7 (OT 3:41) — (3:41) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (OT 12:50) — (12:50) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 14:21) — (14:21) 13-T.Rattay pass short right to 81-A.Smith to TB 34 for 10 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (55-L.Briggs), RECOVERED by CHI-95-I.Scott at TB 37. PENALTY on TB-65-J.Trueblood, Unsportsmanlike Condu
- Chicago Bears (OT 5:40) — (5:40) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 81-R.Davis to TB 20 for 28 yards (20-R.Barber).
- Chicago Bears (OT 9:02) — (9:02) (Punt formation) 4-B.Maynard punts 47 yards to TB 2, Center-65-P.Mannelly, downed by CHI-94-B.Ayanbadejo. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 6:37) — (6:37) (Punt formation) 9-J.Bidwell punts 48 yards to CHI 46, Center-83-D.Moore. 23-D.Hester pushed ob at 50 for 4 yards (50-J.Winborn).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) 13-T.Rattay pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 0:25) — 3-M.Bryant kicks 58 yards from TB 35 to CHI 7. 23-D.Hester to CHI 15 for 8 yards (46-B.Adams). FUMBLES (46-B.Adams), RECOVERED by TB-54-W.Mallard at CHI 20. 54-W.Mallard to CHI 16 for 4 yards (58-D.Mc
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 19-I.Hilliard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 14:21) — (14:21) 13-T.Rattay pass short right to 81-A.Smith to TB 34 for 10 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (55-L.Briggs), RECOVERED by CHI-95-I.Scott at TB 37. PENALTY on TB-65-J.Trueblood, Unsportsmanlike Condu
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 7:49 · TB 24 · Score 0-6
(7:49) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 88-D.Clark for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 7:42 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 8:24 · CHI 27 · Score 3-7
(8:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 4:03 · TB 5 · Score 3-13
(4:03) 20-T.Jones right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 3:58 · TB 2 · Score 3-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · TB 12 · Score 3-20
(:27) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 88-D.Clark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:23 · TB 2 · Score 3-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 5:27 · TB 20 · Score 3-24
(5:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 0:32 · CHI 14 · Score 9-24
(:32) 40-M.Alstott right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 0:25 · TB 35 · Score 10-24
3-M.Bryant kicks 58 yards from TB 35 to CHI 7. 23-D.Hester to CHI 15 for 8 yards (46-B.Adams). FUMBLES (46-B.Adams), RECOVERED by TB-54-W.Mallard at CHI 20. 54-W.Mallard to CHI 16 for 4 yards (58-D.Mc
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · CHI 9 · Score 16-24
(14:19) 13-T.Rattay pass short left to 81-A.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:13 · CHI 2 · Score 17-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+7) — Q4 14:13 · TB 30 · Score 17-24
3-M.Bryant kicks 63 yards from TB 30 to CHI 7. 23-D.Hester to CHI 23 for 16 yards (26-W.Allen, 51-B.Ruud).
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 9:29 · TB 4 · Score 17-30
(9:29) 32-C.Benson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 9:23 · TB 2 · Score 17-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 6:24 · CHI 64 · Score 23-31
(6:24) 13-T.Rattay pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 6:13 · CHI 2 · Score 24-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 3:54 · CHI 44 · Score 30-31
(3:54) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 19-I.Hilliard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 3:44 · CHI 2 · Score 31-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — OT 3:41 · TB 7 · Score 31-34
(3:41) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Dean Clark (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Grossman (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears on 2006-12-17?
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-31 in Week 15, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Chicago Bears 14; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28, Chicago Bears 7; Q5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Chicago Bears 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Clark (R. Grossman pass) (Q1 7:49) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Jones (Q2 4:03) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Clark (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 0:27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q3 0:32) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (T. Rattay pass) (Q4 14:19) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Benson (Q4 9:29) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (T. Rattay pass) (Q4 6:24) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — I. Hilliard (T. Rattay pass) (Q4 3:54) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 8:24, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 5:27, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (OT 3:41, 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?
R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 61.7% completion, +4.6% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.19 total passing EPA. T. Rattay (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 57.1% completion, -6.4% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
Dean Clark (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.99 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.15 EPA): (7:49) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 88-D.Clark for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W