Final Score: Bears 15 - Buccaneers 31
Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 1:00 PM ET
Bears @ Buccaneers
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Bears | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 30 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 24.2 | 13.8 |
| Last meeting | 13 | 7 |
| Stat | Bears | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 15 | 15 |
| Avg points scored | 16.5 | 17.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 26.0 | 16.5 |
| Win percentage | 27% | 60% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 57% |
Recent Results
Bears
@ Los Angeles Rams
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 23
13-10
vs Buffalo Bills
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 23
20-3
@ Detroit Lions
Nov 27, 1997 · Margin: -35 · Total: 75
20-55
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov 23, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 20
13-7
vs New York Jets
Nov 16, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 38
15-23
@ Minnesota Vikings
Nov 9, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 51
22-29
vs Washington Commanders
Nov 2, 1997 · Margin: -23 · Total: 39
8-31
@ Miami Dolphins
Oct 27, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 69
36-33
vs Green Bay Packers
Oct 12, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 47
23-24
vs New Orleans Saints
Oct 5, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 37
17-20
Buccaneers
@ New York Jets
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: -31 · Total: 31
0-31
vs Green Bay Packers
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 23
6-17
@ New York Giants
Nov 30, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 28
20-8
@ Chicago Bears
Nov 23, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 20
7-13
vs New England Patriots
Nov 16, 1997 · Margin: +20 · Total: 34
27-7
@ Atlanta Falcons
Nov 9, 1997 · Margin: +21 · Total: 41
31-10
@ Indianapolis Colts
Nov 2, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 59
31-28
vs Minnesota Vikings
Oct 26, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 16
6-10
vs Detroit Lions
Oct 12, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 36
9-27
@ Green Bay Packers
Oct 5, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 37
16-21