Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29–7 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 0–26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Mitchell Evans
- Top passer
- M. Glennon
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left intended for 15-J.Bellamy INTERCEPTED by 36-R…
- Game date
- 2017-09-17
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 29–7 on 2017-09-17. Mitchell Evans posted a game-high +8.16 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(9:02) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(:15) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-21-Q.Demps, Defensive Holding, declined.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(7:35) 32-J.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(4:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left intended for 15-J.Bellamy INTERCEPTED by 36-R.McClain [93-G.McCoy] at CHI 47. 36-R.McClain for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(12:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(1:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left to 14-D.Thompson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:02FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 24
- Score
- 0-3
(9:02) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:15TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 13
- Score
- 0-9
(:15) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-21-Q.Demps, Defensive Holding, declined.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:10XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 0-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 7:35TD JRJ. RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 0-16
(7:35) 32-J.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 7:30XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 0-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:21TD RMR. McClainPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 59
- Score
- 0-23
(4:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left intended for 15-J.Bellamy INTERCEPTED by 36-R.McClain [93-G.McCoy] at CHI 47. 36-R.McClain for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:04FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 32
- Score
- 0-26
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:29FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 0-29
(12:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:49TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 14
- Score
- 6-29
(1:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left to 14-D.Thompson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:43XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-29
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.16 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 2
Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +7.32 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 3Darwin Thompson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 4Tarik Cohen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 5C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 6K. Wright · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 7Adam Humphries · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8T. Gentry · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 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
Mitchell Evans — TB · Receiving
Mitchell Evans posted the highest total EPA (+8.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
Mitchell Evans's top snap (+1.93 EPA): (:15) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-21-Q.Demps, Defensive Holding, declined.
Biggest single play (-7.60 EPA): M. Glennon — (4:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left intended for 15-J.Bellamy INTERCEPTED by 36-R.McClain [93-G.McCoy] at CHI 47. 36-R.McClain for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner
Quarterback report card
M. Glennon led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Glennon (Chicago Bears) · 48 dropbacks · 64.6% completion · +5.7% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -8.70 total EPA
- Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.236 | +0.079 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.181 | +0.178 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.531 | -0.154 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.079 | +0.236 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 59.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.24 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.08 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 9 drives, -17.94 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +6.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Jameis Winston pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Rodgers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. McClain
- Chicago Bears — Darwin Thompson (M. Glennon pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Nick Folk
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Nick Folk
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 24 (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 13 (Q1 0:15) — (:15) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-21-Q.Demps, Defensive Holding, declined.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 0:10) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 16–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 32-J.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 7:30) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 59 (Q2 4:21); Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 32 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 5 (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 14 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left to 14-D.Thompson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 1:43) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) 8-M.Glennon pass short right intended for 88-D.Sims INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Alexander at TB 16. 58-K.Alexander to TB 38 for 22 yards (87-A.Shaheen).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 0:28) — (:28) (Punt formation) 9-B.Anger punts 42 yards to CHI 11, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 29-T.Cohen to CHI 11 for no gain (29-R.Smith). FUMBLES (29-R.Smith), RECOVERED by TB-52-C.Lynch at CHI 13. 52-C.Lynch to
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 11-D.Jackson to CHI 35 for 10 yards (44-N.Kwiatkoski) [94-L.Floyd].
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 0:15) — (:15) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-21-Q.Demps, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short middle to 86-Z.Miller to TB 22 for 12 yards (23-C.Conte).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left intended for 15-J.Bellamy INTERCEPTED by 36-R.McClain [93-G.McCoy] at CHI 47. 36-R.McClain for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) 8-M.Glennon pass short right intended for 88-D.Sims INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Alexander at TB 16. 58-K.Alexander to TB 38 for 22 yards (87-A.Shaheen).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 34-C.Sims III to CHI 15 for 3 yards (92-P.McPhee). FUMBLES (92-P.McPhee), RECOVERED by CHI-94-L.Floyd at CHI 14. 94-L.Floyd to CHI 35 for 21 yards (84-
- Chicago Bears (Q2 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CHI 35 for -11 yards (57-N.Spence). FUMBLES (57-N.Spence) [57-N.Spence], RECOVERED by TB-54-L.David at CHI 35. 54-L.David to CHI 35 for no gain (72-C.Leno).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 9:02 · CHI 24 · Score 0-3
(9:02) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 0:15 · CHI 13 · Score 0-9
(:15) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-21-Q.Demps, Defensive Holding, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 0:10 · CHI 15 · Score 0-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 7:35 · CHI 1 · Score 0-16
(7:35) 32-J.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 7:30 · CHI 15 · Score 0-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 4:21 · TB 59 · Score 0-23
(4:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left intended for 15-J.Bellamy INTERCEPTED by 36-R.McClain [93-G.McCoy] at CHI 47. 36-R.McClain for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · CHI 32 · Score 0-26
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 12:29 · CHI 5 · Score 0-29
(12:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 1:49 · TB 14 · Score 6-29
(1:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left to 14-D.Thompson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 1:43 · TB 15 · Score 7-29
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
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.
- Mitchell Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Glennon (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Jameis Winston (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2017-09-17?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 29-7 in Week 2, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: Chicago Bears 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (J. Winston pass) (Q1 0:15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Rodgers (Q2 7:35) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. McClain (Q2 4:21) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Thompson (M. Glennon pass) (Q4 1:49) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — N. Folk (Q1 9:02, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — N. Folk (Q4 12:29, 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?
M. Glennon (Chicago Bears), 64.6% completion, +5.7% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.70 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.4% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.32 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Mitchell Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+1.93 EPA): (:15) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-21-Q.Demps, Defensive Holding, declined..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 1-0 W
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