Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–17 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 10–13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Mitchell Evans
- Top passer
- Baker Mayfield
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 24-K.Herbert INTERCEPTED by 7-S…
- Game date
- 2023-09-17
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 27–17 on 2023-09-17. Mitchell Evans posted a game-high +13.54 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(9:06) 4-C.McLaughlin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(6:23) 1-J.Fields scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
(10:58) (Shotgun) 1-R.White left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(2:00) 8-C.Santos 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
(:03) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(4:14) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(6:23) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep middle to 10-C.Claypool for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
(2:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 24-K.Herbert INTERCEPTED by 7-S.Barrett at CHI 4. 7-S.Barrett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:06FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 8
- Score
- 0-3
(9:06) 4-C.McLaughlin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:23TD Justin FieldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 6-3
(6:23) 1-J.Fields scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:17XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-3
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:58TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 7-9
(10:58) (Shotgun) 1-R.White left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:53XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 7-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:00FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 34
- Score
- 10-10
(2:00) 8-C.Santos 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:03FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 6
- Score
- 10-13
(:03) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:14TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 32
- Score
- 10-19
(4:14) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:06XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 10-20
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:23TD Chase ClaypoolPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 16-20
(6:23) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep middle to 10-C.Claypool for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:17XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 17-20
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:12TD Shaquil BarrettPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 94
- Score
- 17-26
(2:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 24-K.Herbert INTERCEPTED by 7-S.Barrett at CHI 4. 7-S.Barrett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:03XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 17-27
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +13.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 2
Baker Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +13.07 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 3
David Moore · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play - 4
Khalil Herbert · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 5Ricky White III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.72 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6
Cole Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 7Ricky White III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8
Cade Otton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 6 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
Mitchell Evans — TB · Receiving
Mitchell Evans posted the highest total EPA (+13.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.69 EPA per play.
Mitchell Evans's top snap (+4.63 EPA): (4:14) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.09 EPA): Justin Fields — (2:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 24-K.Herbert INTERCEPTED by 7-S.Barrett at CHI 4. 7-S.Barrett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Baker Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 39 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +15.6% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +13.07 total EPA
- Justin Fields (Chicago Bears) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -10.5% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -8.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.092 | +0.040 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.6% | 41.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.224 | +0.335 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.043 | +0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.040 | +0.092 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.4% | 57.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.09 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, -6.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +3.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Justin Fields
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Ricky White III
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Chicago Bears — Chase Claypool (Justin Fields pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Shaquil Barrett
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 8 (Q1 9:06) — (9:06) 4-C.McLaughlin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 6:23) — (6:23) 1-J.Fields scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 6:17) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q2 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 1-R.White left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 10:53) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the TB 34 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 8-C.Santos 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CHI 6 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CHI 32 (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 4:06) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q4 6:23) — (6:23) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep middle to 10-C.Claypool for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 6:17) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 94 (Q4 2:12); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 2:03) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 24-K.Herbert INTERCEPTED by 7-S.Barrett at CHI 4. 7-S.Barrett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 13:15) — (13:15) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans pushed ob at CHI 7 for 70 yards (33-J.Johnson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 4-C.McLaughlin 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (94-R.Green), Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda, recovered by TB-5-J.Camarda at 50.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans to CHI 27 for 20 yards (9-J.Brisker).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 24-K.Herbert INTERCEPTED by 7-S.Barrett at CHI 4. 7-S.Barrett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 4-C.McLaughlin 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (94-R.Green), Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda, recovered by TB-5-J.Camarda at 50.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 13:15) — (13:15) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans pushed ob at CHI 7 for 70 yards (33-J.Johnson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 9:06 · CHI 8 · Score 0-3
(9:06) 4-C.McLaughlin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 6:23 · TB 1 · Score 6-3
(6:23) 1-J.Fields scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 6:17 · TB 15 · Score 7-3
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 10:58 · CHI 4 · Score 7-9
(10:58) (Shotgun) 1-R.White left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 10:53 · CHI 15 · Score 7-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · TB 34 · Score 10-10
(2:00) 8-C.Santos 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CHI 6 · Score 10-13
(:03) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 4:14 · CHI 32 · Score 10-19
(4:14) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 4:06 · CHI 15 · Score 10-20
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:23 · TB 20 · Score 16-20
(6:23) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep middle to 10-C.Claypool for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 6:17 · TB 15 · Score 17-20
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:12 · TB 94 · Score 17-26
(2:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 24-K.Herbert INTERCEPTED by 7-S.Barrett at CHI 4. 7-S.Barrett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 2:03 · CHI 15 · Score 17-27
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
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.
- Baker Mayfield (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Justin Fields (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2023-09-17?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 27-17 in Week 2, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Chicago Bears 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Fields (Q1 6:23) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. White (Q2 10:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 4:14) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Claypool (J. Fields pass) (Q4 6:23) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — S. Barrett (Q4 2:12) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 9:06, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 0:03, 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?
Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 66.7% completion, +15.6% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +13.07 total passing EPA. Justin Fields (Chicago Bears), 43.2% completion, -10.5% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -8.27 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 +13.54 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.63 EPA): (4:14) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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