Game Recap
In a week 3 collision in Chicago, the Buccaneers scored a close 27-24 victory over the Bears. The Buccaneers started strong early with a 14-9 halftime lead and held off the Bears late.The Buccaneers then took it in overtime.
The Buccaneers were led by Brian Griese who threw for 407 yards passing in the air, 2 TDs. Antonio Bryant caught 138 yards receiving, 10 catches.
For the Bears, Kyle Orton tossed in 268 yards in the air, 2 TDs, was 22 of 34 passing. Matt Forte rumbled for 89 yards rushing. Brandon Lloyd had 124 yards receiving, 1 TD.
The Buccaneers registered 454 total yards, 28 first downs, 4 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 6 of 16 on third downs. The Bears finished with 405 total yards, 21 first downs, 2 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 4 of 15 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM defeat Chicago BearsCHI 27-24
- Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:02PM
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 454, Turnovers: 4
- Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 405, Turnovers: 2
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: CHI by 3.0
- -- Over/Under: 35.0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
OT |
TOT |
| TAM |
7 |
7 |
0 |
10 |
3 |
27 |
| CHI |
6 |
3 |
8 |
7 |
0 |
24 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Brian Griese | TAM | 38-67 | 407 | 2 | 3 | 38 | |
| Kyle Orton | CHI | 22-34 | 268 | 2 | 2 | 27 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Matt Forte | CHI | 27 | 89 | 0 | 11 | |
| Garrett Wolfe | CHI | 1 | 38 | 0 | 38 | |
| Warrick Dunn | TAM | 5 | 31 | 0 | 18 | |
| Kyle Orton | CHI | 6 | 21 | 0 | 12 | |
| Earnest Graham | TAM | 12 | 16 | 0 | 7 | |
| Kevin Jones | CHI | 3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Antonio Bryant | TAM | 10 | 138 | 0 | 38 | |
| Brandon Lloyd | CHI | 6 | 124 | 1 | 27 | |
| Matt Forte | CHI | 7 | 66 | 1 | 19 | |
| Jerramy Stevens | TAM | 5 | 61 | 1 | 31 | |
| Ike Hilliard | TAM | 6 | 57 | 1 | 18 | |
| Michael Clayton | TAM | 5 | 54 | 0 | 17 | |
| Rashied Davis | CHI | 3 | 37 | 0 | 18 | |
| Alex Smith | TAM | 3 | 33 | 0 | 20 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CHI | 37 | 158 | 0 | | |
| TAM | 17 | 47 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CHI | 22-34 | 268 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| TAM | 38-67 | 407 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears
- Attendance: 62,051
- Weather: 76 degrees, relative humidity 68%, wind 5 mph, wind chill 0
- Time of Game: 3:31 - 3 hours, 31 minutes
