Game Recap
In a October week 7 match-up in Tampa Bay, the Bears pitched a 24-18 win against the Buccaneers. Bears led 21-5 moving into the fourth, and stayed firm at the end to win it by 6. The Buccaneers had a 13-3 cushion in the fourth quarter.
The Bears were led by Jay Cutler who connected on 226 yards passing, 1 touchdown. Matt Forte ran for 145 yards on the ground, 1 touchdown. Roy Williams had 1 TD.
For the Buccaneers, Josh Freeman had 264 pass yards, 2 touchdowns, 4 picks. Mike Williams finished with 75 yards receiving.
The Bears ended with 395 total yards, 19 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 4 of 13 on third downs. The Buccaneers ended with 280 total yards, 16 first downs, 4 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 4 of 14 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Chicago BearsCHI defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 24-18
- Date: Sunday, October 23, 2011
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:05PM
- Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 395, Turnovers: 2
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 280, Turnovers: 4
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: CHI by 2.0
- -- Over/Under: 44.0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CHI |
7 |
7 |
7 |
3 |
24 |
| TAM |
2 |
3 |
0 |
13 |
18 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Josh Freeman | TAM | 29-51 | 264 | 2 | 4 | 24 | |
| Jay Cutler | CHI | 17-32 | 226 | 1 | 2 | 36 | |
| Micheal Spurlock | TAM | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Matt Forte | CHI | 25 | 145 | 1 | 32 | |
| Marion Barber | CHI | 6 | 39 | 1 | 29 | |
| Kregg Lumpkin | TAM | 8 | 15 | 0 | 13 | |
| Earnest Graham | TAM | 2 | 13 | 0 | 9 | |
| Arrelious Benn | TAM | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Jay Cutler | CHI | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | |
| Devin Hester | CHI | 1 | -6 | 0 | -6 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Mike Williams | TAM | 6 | 75 | 0 | 18 | |
| Dezmon Briscoe | TAM | 6 | 73 | 1 | 24 | |
| Roy Williams | CHI | 4 | 59 | 1 | 25 | |
| Johnny Knox | CHI | 3 | 53 | 0 | 23 | |
| Devin Hester | CHI | 4 | 46 | 0 | 15 | |
| Preston Parker | TAM | 4 | 42 | 0 | 15 | |
| Matt Forte | CHI | 2 | 38 | 0 | 36 | |
| Kregg Lumpkin | TAM | 6 | 37 | 0 | 10 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CHI | 33 | 177 | 2 | | |
| TAM | 11 | 30 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CHI | 17-32 | 226 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| TAM | 29-52 | 264 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Attendance: 76,981
- Weather: 62 degrees, relative humidity 54%, wind 15 mph, wind chill 0
- Time of Game: 3:12 - 3 hours, 12 minutes
