Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears (September 21, 2008)

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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Brian GrieseTAM38-674072338
Kyle OrtonCHI22-342682227

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Matt ForteCHI2789011
Garrett WolfeCHI138038
Warrick DunnTAM531018
Kyle OrtonCHI621012
Earnest GrahamTAM121607
Kevin JonesCHI31006

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Antonio BryantTAM10138038
Brandon LloydCHI6124127
Matt ForteCHI766119
Jerramy StevensTAM561131
Ike HilliardTAM657118
Michael ClaytonTAM554017
Rashied DavisCHI337018
Alex SmithTAM333020

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
CHI371580
TAM17470

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
CHI22-34268223
TAM38-67407230

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
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