Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 24–18 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 14–5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ryan Williams
- Top passer
- J. Freeman
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:12) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 24-M.Barber INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson at…
- Game date
- 2011-10-23
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–18 on 2011-10-23. Ryan Williams posted a game-high +7.37 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 18 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(8:53) 22-M.Forte right end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(4:54) 22-M.Forte left end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (20-R.Barber).
(7:57) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-R.Williams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(:04) 10-C.Barth 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(10:39) 24-M.Barber right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(12:24) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 82-K.Winslow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:25) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 89-D.Briscoe for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:00) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 8:53TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 32
- Score
- 6-0
(8:53) 22-M.Forte right end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 8:42XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 4:54Safety MFM. FortePoints+2
- Yard line
- TB 98
- Score
- 7-2
(4:54) 22-M.Forte left end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (20-R.Barber).
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 7:57TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 25
- Score
- 13-2
(7:57) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-R.Williams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 7:49XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-2
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:04FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 16
- Score
- 14-5
(:04) 10-C.Barth 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:39TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 12
- Score
- 20-5
(10:39) 24-M.Barber right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:32XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-5
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:24TD KWK. WinslowPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 21-11
(12:24) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 82-K.Winslow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:25TD DBD. BriscoePoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 24
- Score
- 21-17
(7:25) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 89-D.Briscoe for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:17XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 21-18
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:00FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 24-18
(2:00) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Ryan Williams · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 2D. Briscoe · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 3M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.67 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 4M. Barber · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 5T. Clutts · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7P. Parker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.10 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
Ryan Williams — CHI · Receiving
Ryan Williams posted the highest total EPA (+7.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.47 EPA per play.
Ryan Williams's top snap (+3.93 EPA): (7:57) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-R.Williams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.62 EPA): J. Cutler — (5:12) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 24-M.Barber INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson at TB 45. 36-T.Jackson ran ob at CHI 12 for 43 yards (24-M.Barber).
Quarterback report card
J. Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 55 dropbacks · 52.7% completion · -7.7% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -11.29 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.072 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.6% | 41.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.051 | -0.210 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.068 | -0.273 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.072 | +0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.4% | 52.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.07 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 15 drives, -0.06 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, -6.44 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
- Chicago Bears — Ryan Williams (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Barber
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Winslow (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Briscoe (J. Freeman pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–2. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 32 (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 22-M.Forte right end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 8:42) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the TB 98 (Q1 4:54) — (4:54) 22-M.Forte left end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (20-R.Barber)..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 25 (Q2 7:57) — (7:57) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-R.Williams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 7:49) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 16 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 10-C.Barth 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 12 (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) 24-M.Barber right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 10:32) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 82-K.Winslow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 24 (Q4 7:25) — (7:25) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 89-D.Briscoe for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 7:17) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 7 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 24-M.Barber INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson at TB 45. 36-T.Jackson ran ob at CHI 12 for 43 yards (24-M.Barber).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle intended for 87-P.Parker INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Moore at CHI 25. 30-D.Moore ran ob at CHI 35 for 10 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:01) — (5:01) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle intended for 19-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-C.Conte at CHI 2. 47-C.Conte to CHI 2 for no gain (19-M.Williams).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 22-M.Forte right end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 89-D.Briscoe to CHI 24 for 7 yards (33-C.Tillman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 24-M.Barber INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson at TB 45. 36-T.Jackson ran ob at CHI 12 for 43 yards (24-M.Barber).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle intended for 82-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 9. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 18 for 9 yards (73-D.Hardman). FUMBLES (73-D.Hardman), RECOVERED by TB-17-A.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 87-K.Davis INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Lynch at CHI 35. 41-C.Lynch to CHI 21 for 14 yards (60-L.Louis).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 7:57) — (7:57) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-R.Williams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 8:53 · TB 32 · Score 6-0
(8:53) 22-M.Forte right end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 8:42 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q1 4:54 · TB 98 · Score 7-2
(4:54) 22-M.Forte left end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (20-R.Barber). - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 7:57 · TB 25 · Score 13-2
(7:57) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-R.Williams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 7:49 · TB 2 · Score 14-2
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · CHI 16 · Score 14-5
(:04) 10-C.Barth 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 10:39 · TB 12 · Score 20-5
(10:39) 24-M.Barber right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 10:32 · TB 2 · Score 21-5
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 12:24 · CHI 2 · Score 21-11
(12:24) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 82-K.Winslow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 7:25 · CHI 24 · Score 21-17
(7:25) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 89-D.Briscoe for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:17 · CHI 2 · Score 21-18
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · TB 7 · Score 24-18
(2:00) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
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.
- Ryan Williams (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Freeman (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2011-10-23?
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-18 in Week 7, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13; Final: Chicago Bears 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q1 8:53) Chicago Bears touchdown — R. Williams (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 7:57) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Barber (Q3 10:39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Winslow (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 12:24) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Briscoe (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 7:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 2:00, 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?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.7% completion, -7.7% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -11.29 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 48.6% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.79 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Ryan Williams (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.93 EPA): (7:57) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-R.Williams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Chicago Bears won 24-18 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
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