Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38–3 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 3–35 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- Justin Fields
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:27) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 37 for -7 yards (90-J.Pierre-Paul). FUMBLES (90…
- Game date
- 2021-10-24
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 38–3 on 2021-10-24. T. Brady posted a game-high +10.85 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 21 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(12:03) 7-L.Fournette up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(4:40) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 14-C.Godwin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(6:13) 2-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(3:38) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 13-M.Evans for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(12:55) 3-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 12:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-6
(12:03) 7-L.Fournette up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 11:58XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 4:40TD Chris GodwinPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 0-13
(4:40) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 14-C.Godwin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 4:37XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 0-14
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:10TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 9
- Score
- 0-20
(:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:06XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 0-21
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:13FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 3-21
(6:13) 2-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:38TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 3-27
(3:38) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:35XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 3-28
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:14TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 8
- Score
- 3-34
(:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 13-M.Evans for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:09XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 3-35
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:55FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 3-38
(12:55) 3-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +10.85 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.77 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.85 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 4Leonard Fournette · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5
Tysheem Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 6Damiere Byrd · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 7Jaelon Darden · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 8Marquise Goodwin · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.15 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
T. Brady — TB · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+10.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+3.65 EPA): (4:11) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans to CHI 2 for 46 yards (33-Ja.Johnson).
Biggest single play (-6.01 EPA): Justin Fields — (10:27) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 37 for -7 yards (90-J.Pierre-Paul). FUMBLES (90-J.Pierre-Paul) [90-J.Pierre-Paul], RECOVERED by TB-58-S.Barrett at CHI 40. 58-S.Barrett to CHI 39 for 1 yard
Quarterback report card
Justin Fields led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Justin Fields (Chicago Bears) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +2.4% CPOE · -0.65 EPA/play · -28.53 total EPA- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -8.5% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.421 | +0.052 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.648 | +0.249 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.060 | +0.010 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.052 | +0.421 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 65.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.42), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.42 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.05 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -33.66 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, +4.45 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Leonard Fournette
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Godwin (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 21–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) 7-L.Fournette up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 11:58) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 14-C.Godwin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 4:37) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q1 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 0:06) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 2-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 3:38) — (3:38) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 3:35) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 13-M.Evans for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 0:09) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 4 (Q4 12:55) — (12:55) 3-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right intended for 12-A.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Delaney [51-K.Minter] at TB 34. 30-D.Delaney ran ob at CHI 40 for 26 yards (71-J.Peters).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 13:04) — (13:04) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 50 yards to TB 25, Center-48-P.Scales. 1-J.Darden pushed ob at CHI 32 for 43 yards (16-P.O'Donnell).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 32 for -8 yards (58-S.Barrett). FUMBLES (58-S.Barrett) [58-S.Barrett], RECOVERED by TB-50-V.Vea at CHI 35.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 14:20) — (14:20) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 18 for -7 yards (31-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (31-A.Winfield) [31-A.Winfield], recovered by CHI-24-K.Herbert at CHI 19.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 37 for -7 yards (90-J.Pierre-Paul). FUMBLES (90-J.Pierre-Paul) [90-J.Pierre-Paul], RECOVERED by TB-58-S.Barrett at CHI 40. 58-S.Barrett to CHI 39 for 1 yard
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 37 for -7 yards (90-J.Pierre-Paul). FUMBLES (90-J.Pierre-Paul) [90-J.Pierre-Paul], RECOVERED by TB-58-S.Barrett at CHI 40. 58-S.Barrett to CHI 39 for 1 yard
- Chicago Bears (Q3 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left intended for 11-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Whitehead at TB 16. 33-J.Whitehead to TB 33 for 17 yards (11-D.Mooney).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 32 for -8 yards (58-S.Barrett). FUMBLES (58-S.Barrett) [58-S.Barrett], RECOVERED by TB-50-V.Vea at CHI 35.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 0:22) — (:22) 72-J.Wells reported in as eligible. 27-R.Jones up the middle to CHI 1 for no gain (44-A.Ogletree). FUMBLES (44-A.Ogletree), RECOVERED by CHI-36-D.Houston-Carson at CHI 2.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 12:03 · CHI 2 · Score 0-6
(12:03) 7-L.Fournette up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 11:58 · CHI 15 · Score 0-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 4:40 · CHI 4 · Score 0-13
(4:40) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 14-C.Godwin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 4:37 · CHI 15 · Score 0-14
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 0:10 · CHI 9 · Score 0-20
(:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 0:06 · CHI 15 · Score 0-21
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 6:13 · TB 10 · Score 3-21
(6:13) 2-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 3:38 · CHI 2 · Score 3-27
(3:38) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 3:35 · CHI 15 · Score 3-28
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · CHI 8 · Score 3-34
(:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 13-M.Evans for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:09 · CHI 15 · Score 3-35
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 12:55 · CHI 4 · Score 3-38
(12:55) 3-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
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.
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2021-10-24?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 38-3 in Week 7, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: Chicago Bears 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Fournette (Q1 12:03) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (T. Brady pass) (Q1 4:40) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q1 0:10) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q2 3:38) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:14) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 6:13, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q4 12:55, 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?
Justin Fields (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, +2.4% CPOE, -0.65 EPA per dropback, -28.53 total passing EPA. T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.6% completion, -8.5% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.85 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.65 EPA): (4:11) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans to CHI 2 for 46 yards (33-Ja.Johnson)..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
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