Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 48–10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3–38 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Mitchell Trubisky
- Top passer
- Mitchell Trubisky
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:19) (No Huddle) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle intended for 11-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by …
- Game date
- 2018-09-30
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48–10 on 2018-09-30. Mitchell Trubisky posted a game-high +28.72 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
 Chicago Bears | 14 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 48 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(12:27) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 80-T.Burton for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(2:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 12-A.Robinson II for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(15:00) 7-C.Catanzaro 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(12:26) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 29-T.Cohen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(9:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 15-J.Bellamy for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(5:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(:03) 1-C.Parkey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(10:32) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(13:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(6:28) 1-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 12:27TD TBT. BurtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 39
- Score
- 0-6
(12:27) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 80-T.Burton for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 12:20XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 0-7
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 2:18TD Alton RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 14
- Score
- 0-13
(2:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 12-A.Robinson II for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 2:11XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 0-14
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 15:00FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 12
- Score
- 3-14
(15:00) 7-C.Catanzaro 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 12:26TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 9
- Score
- 3-20
(12:26) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 29-T.Cohen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 12:21XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-21
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 9:05TD JBJ. BellamyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 3-27
(9:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 15-J.Bellamy for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 8:59XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-28
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:00TD TGT. GabrielPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 3-34
(5:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:56XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-35
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:03FG CPC. ParkeyPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 32
- Score
- 3-38
(:03) 1-C.Parkey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:32TD TGT. GabrielPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 3-44
(10:32) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:28XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-45
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 13:36TD CBC. BratePoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 16
- Score
- 9-45
(13:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 13:30XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 10-45
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:28FG CPC. ParkeyPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 28
- Score
- 10-48
(6:28) 1-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Mitchell Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +28.72 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play - 2T. Gabriel · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +10.52 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 3Tarik Cohen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.63 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 4T. Burton · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 5
Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +5.00 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 6
Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play - 7J. Bellamy · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.43 EPA/play
- 8Mitchell Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 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 Trubisky — CHI · Passing
Mitchell Trubisky posted the highest total EPA (+28.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.
Mitchell Trubisky's top snap (+3.47 EPA): (9:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle to 80-T.Burton to TB 20 for 47 yards (39-I.Johnson).
Biggest single play (-5.01 EPA): Jameis Winston — (11:19) (No Huddle) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle intended for 11-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Trevathan (52-K.Mack) at CHI 28. 59-D.Trevathan to CHI 40 for 12 yards (76-D.Smith).
Quarterback report card
Mitchell Trubisky led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +12.7% CPOE · +0.93 EPA/play · +28.72 total EPA
- Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 24 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +5.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.438 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.0% | 65.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.046 | +0.926 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.289 | +0.007 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.438 | +0.094 |
| Defensive success rate | 34.6% | 63.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.44 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.44 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +34.19 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -7.58 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — T. Burton (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Chicago Bears — Alton Robinson (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Chicago Bears — Tarik Cohen (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Chicago Bears — J. Bellamy (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Chicago Bears — T. Gabriel (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Chicago Bears — T. Gabriel (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (Jameis Winston pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Catanzaro
- Chicago Bears — C. Parkey
- Chicago Bears — C. Parkey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 39 (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 80-T.Burton for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 12:20) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 14 (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 12-A.Robinson II for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 2:11) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 24–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 7-C.Catanzaro 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 9 (Q2 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 29-T.Cohen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 12:21) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 15-J.Bellamy for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 8:59) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q2 5:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 4:56) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 32 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 1-C.Parkey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 10:28) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 16 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 13:30) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 28 (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) 1-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 80-T.Burton for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 10:05) — (10:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky sacked at CHI 27 for -10 yards (90-J.Pierre-Paul).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 13:13) — (13:13) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky right end to TB 39 for 23 yards (39-I.Johnson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson pushed ob at CHI 17 for 48 yards (23-K.Fuller).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 51 yards to TB 22, Center-48-P.Scales. 11-D.Jackson to TB 29 for 7 yards (27-S.McManis). PENALTY on TB-22-M.Williams, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at TB 24.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) (No Huddle) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle intended for 11-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Trevathan (52-K.Mack) at CHI 28. 59-D.Trevathan to CHI 40 for 12 yards (76-D.Smith).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle to 80-T.Burton to TB 20 for 47 yards (39-I.Johnson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson pushed ob at CHI 17 for 48 yards (23-K.Fuller).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right intended for 84-C.Brate INTERCEPTED by 99-A.Lynch at CHI 25. 99-A.Lynch to CHI 45 for 20 yards (62-E.Smith).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 12:27 · TB 39 · Score 0-6
(12:27) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 80-T.Burton for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 12:20 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 2:18 · TB 14 · Score 0-13
(2:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 12-A.Robinson II for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 2:11 · TB 15 · Score 0-14
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CHI 12 · Score 3-14
(15:00) 7-C.Catanzaro 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 12:26 · TB 9 · Score 3-20
(12:26) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 29-T.Cohen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 12:21 · TB 15 · Score 3-21
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 9:05 · TB 20 · Score 3-27
(9:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 15-J.Bellamy for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 8:59 · TB 15 · Score 3-28
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 5:00 · TB 3 · Score 3-34
(5:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 4:56 · TB 15 · Score 3-35
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · TB 32 · Score 3-38
(:03) 1-C.Parkey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 10:32 · TB 3 · Score 3-44
(10:32) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 10:28 · TB 15 · Score 3-45
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 13:36 · CHI 16 · Score 9-45
(13:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 13:30 · CHI 15 · Score 10-45
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 6:28 · TB 28 · Score 10-48
(6:28) 1-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
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.
- Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Mitchell Trubisky (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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears on 2018-09-30?
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48-10 in Week 4, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Chicago Bears 14; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Chicago Bears 24; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Chicago Bears 48.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Burton (M. Trubisky pass) (Q1 12:27) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Robinson (M. Trubisky pass) (Q1 2:18) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Cohen (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 12:26) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Bellamy (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 9:05) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Gabriel (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 5:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Gabriel (M. Trubisky pass) (Q3 10:32) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q4 13:36) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q4 6:28, 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?
Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 61.3% completion, +12.7% CPOE, +0.93 EPA per dropback, +28.72 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 66.7% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +5.00 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears?
Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +28.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.47 EPA): (9:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle to 80-T.Burton to TB 20 for 47 yards (39-I.Johnson)..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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