Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–24 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14–9 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Lloyd
- Top passer
- B. Griese
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:40) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Adams at CHI 45. 90-G.Ad…
- Game date
- 2008-09-21
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 27–24 on 2008-09-21. B. Lloyd posted a game-high +12.49 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
 Chicago Bears | 6 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(12:48) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(6:15) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(1:54) (Shotgun) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 19-I.Hilliard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(5:40) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Adams at CHI 45. 90-G.Adams to CHI 1 for 44 yards (18-K.Orton). Tampa Bay challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Adams at CHI 45. 90-G.Adams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. PENALTY on CHI, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(:03) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:58) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-K.Orton pass to 80-B.Lloyd is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(6:45) 18-K.Orton pass deep left to 80-B.Lloyd for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(3:16) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(:10) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 86-J.Stevens for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(4:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 12:48FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 22
- Score
- 0-3
(12:48) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:15FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 25
- Score
- 0-6
(6:15) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:54TD IHI. HilliardPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 6-6
(1:54) (Shotgun) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 19-I.Hilliard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:50XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-6
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 5:40TD GAG. AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 49
- Score
- 13-6
(5:40) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Adams at CHI 45. 90-G.Adams to CHI 1 for 44 yards (18-K.Orton). Tampa Bay challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Adams at CHI 45. 90-G.Adams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 5:26XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-6
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. PENALTY on CHI, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:03FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 14-9
(:03) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 2:58TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 14-15
(2:58) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 2:54Safety KOK. OrtonPoints+2
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-K.Orton pass to 80-B.Lloyd is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:45TD BLB. LloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 19
- Score
- 14-23
(6:45) 18-K.Orton pass deep left to 80-B.Lloyd for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:38XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 3:16FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 17
- Score
- 17-24
(3:16) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:10TD JSJ. StevensPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 23-24
(:10) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 86-J.Stevens for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:07XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 24-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
OT 4:24FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 27-24
(4:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Lloyd · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +12.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 2Austin Bryant · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +11.95 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 3J. Stevens · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.66 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 4B. Griese · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +5.24 total EPA · 69 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 6M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7G. Wolfe · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.05 EPA/play
- 8M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 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
B. Lloyd — CHI · Receiving
B. Lloyd posted the highest total EPA (+12.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.78 EPA per play.
B. Lloyd's top snap (+2.97 EPA): (6:45) 18-K.Orton pass deep left to 80-B.Lloyd for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.80 EPA): K. Orton — (5:40) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Adams at CHI 45. 90-G.Adams to CHI 1 for 44 yards (18-K.Orton). Tampa Bay challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was
Quarterback report card
B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 69 dropbacks · 55.1% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +5.24 total EPA
- K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +7.3% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.2% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.076 | -0.163 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.427 | -0.008 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.054 | +0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 52.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.05 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 16 drives, -5.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, -0.07 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 — I. Hilliard (B. Griese pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — G. Adams
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte (K. Orton pass)
- Chicago Bears — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Stevens (B. Griese pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–6. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 22 (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q1 6:15) — (6:15) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 19-I.Hilliard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 1:50) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 49 (Q2 5:40); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 5:26); Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 8–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q3 2:54) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-K.Orton pass to 80-B.Lloyd is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 19 (Q4 6:45) — (6:45) 18-K.Orton pass deep left to 80-B.Lloyd for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 6:38) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 17 (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 86-J.Stevens for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 0:07) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Overtime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 3 (OT 4:24) — (4:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 8-B.Griese pass deep left to 89-A.Bryant to CHI 6 for 38 yards (21-C.Graham). Penalty on CHI, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 5:40) — (5:40) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Adams at CHI 45. 90-G.Adams to CHI 1 for 44 yards (18-K.Orton). Tampa Bay challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was
- Chicago Bears (OT 8:50) — (8:50) 4-B.Maynard punts 46 yards to TB 7, Center-65-P.Mannelly, out of bounds.
- Chicago Bears (OT 10:29) — (10:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 80-B.Lloyd pushed ob at CHI 44 for 24 yards (32-M.Hamilton).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 6:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 80-M.Clayton to TB 42 for 17 yards (54-B.Urlacher).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 5:40) — (5:40) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Adams at CHI 45. 90-G.Adams to CHI 1 for 44 yards (18-K.Orton). Tampa Bay challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was
- Chicago Bears (Q2 2:06) — (2:06) (Punt formation) 25-G.Wolfe right end to TB 18 for 38 yards (10-D.Jackson). Direct snap to Wolfe.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 14:53) — (14:53) 8-B.Griese pass to 85-M.Stovall to TB 38 for 8 yards (33-C.Tillman). FUMBLES (33-C.Tillman), RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at TB 38. 54-B.Urlacher to TB 38 for no gain (85-M.Stovall).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 14:08) — (14:08) 18-K.Orton pass deep right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Ruud at TB -4. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 12:48 · TB 22 · Score 0-3
(12:48) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 6:15 · TB 25 · Score 0-6
(6:15) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 1:54 · CHI 4 · Score 6-6
(1:54) (Shotgun) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 19-I.Hilliard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 1:50 · CHI 2 · Score 7-6
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 5:40 · TB 49 · Score 13-6
(5:40) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Adams at CHI 45. 90-G.Adams to CHI 1 for 44 yards (18-K.Orton). Tampa Bay challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 5:26 · CHI 2 · Score 14-6
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. PENALTY on CHI, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · TB 10 · Score 14-9
(:03) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 2:58 · TB 6 · Score 14-15
(2:58) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q3 2:54 · TB 2 · Score 14-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-K.Orton pass to 80-B.Lloyd is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:45 · TB 19 · Score 14-23
(6:45) 18-K.Orton pass deep left to 80-B.Lloyd for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 6:38 · TB 2 · Score 14-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 3:16 · CHI 17 · Score 17-24
(3:16) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:10 · CHI 1 · Score 23-24
(:10) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 86-J.Stevens for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 0:07 · CHI 2 · Score 24-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — OT 4:24 · CHI 3 · Score 27-24
(4:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Lloyd (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- K. Orton (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears on 2008-09-21?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 in Week 3, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Chicago Bears 6; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Chicago Bears 8; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Chicago Bears 7; Q5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27, Chicago Bears 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — I. Hilliard (B. Griese pass) (Q1 1:54) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — G. Adams (Q2 5:40) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (K. Orton pass) (Q3 2:58) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 6:45) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Stevens (B. Griese pass) (Q4 0:10) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 12:48, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 6:15, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 3:16, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (OT 4:24, 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?
B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 55.1% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +5.24 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 52.4% completion, +7.3% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.83 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
B. Lloyd (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.49 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.97 EPA): (6:45) 18-K.Orton pass deep left to 80-B.Lloyd for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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