Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 28–13 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 21–6 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Fitzgerald
- Top passer
- R. Lindley
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:00) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is BLOCKED (24-A.Wilson), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder…
- Game date
- 2012-12-23
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Arizona Cardinals 28–13 on 2012-12-23. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +3.26 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(9:01) 26-C.Wells up the middle to ARI 1 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-38-Z.Bowman at ARI 1. 38-Z.Bowman for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(:41) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(13:16) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(2:22) 3-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(:24) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(12:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley pass short left intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at ARI 10. 33-C.Tillman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(2:00) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is BLOCKED (24-A.Wilson), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh, RECOVERED by ARI-31-J.Bethel at ARI 18. 31-J.Bethel for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 9:01TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 97
- Score
- 6-0
(9:01) 26-C.Wells up the middle to ARI 1 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-38-Z.Bowman at ARI 1. 38-Z.Bowman for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 8:53XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 0:41FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 31
- Score
- 7-3
(:41) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 13:16TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 13-3
(13:16) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 13:12XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:22FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 17
- Score
- 14-6
(2:22) 3-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:24TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 11
- Score
- 20-6
(:24) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:19XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 21-6
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 12:46TD Cedric TillmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 95
- Score
- 27-6
(12:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley pass short left intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at ARI 10. 33-C.Tillman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 12:39XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 28-6
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:00TD OMO. MarePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 28-12
(2:00) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is BLOCKED (24-A.Wilson), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh, RECOVERED by ARI-31-J.Bethel at ARI 18. 31-J.Bethel for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:46XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 28-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3
Khalil Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 4E. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 5M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6Patrick Peterson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7W. Powell · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
- 8B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.01 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.00 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
L. Fitzgerald — ARI · Receiving
L. Fitzgerald posted the highest total EPA (+3.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
L. Fitzgerald's top snap (-6.77 EPA): (4:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Hayden at ARI 49. 24-K.Hayden to ARI 10 for 39 yards (68-A.Snyder).
Biggest single play (-9.91 EPA): O. Mare — (2:00) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is BLOCKED (24-A.Wilson), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh, RECOVERED by ARI-31-J.Bethel at ARI 18. 31-J.Bethel for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R. Lindley led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Lindley (Arizona Cardinals) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -12.9% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -12.70 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.312 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.402 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.079 | -0.860 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.312 | +0.149 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.31), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.15 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.31 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 16 drives, -29.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Chicago Bears: 15 drives, -11.91 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Carson Wells
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
- Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — Cedric Tillman
- Arizona Cardinals — Justin Bethel
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 97 (Q1 9:01); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 8:53) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CHI 31 (Q1 0:41) — (:41) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q2 13:16) — (13:16) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 13:12) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CHI 17 (Q2 2:22) — (2:22) 3-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:19) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 95 (Q3 12:46); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 12:39) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q4 2:00); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 1:46) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) 26-C.Wells up the middle to ARI 1 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-38-Z.Bowman at ARI 1. 38-Z.Bowman for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane rul
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 5:19) — (5:19) 9-D.Zastudil punts 40 yards to CHI 39, Center-82-M.Leach. 30-D.Moore MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ARI-27-M.Adams at CHI 36.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 0:31) — (:31) 22-M.Forte up the middle to ARI 36 for 36 yards (25-K.Rhodes).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) 14-R.Lindley pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to CHI 27 for 18 yards (33-C.Tillman).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:59) — (6:59) 14-R.Lindley sacked at ARI 25 for -10 yards (90-J.Peppers).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is BLOCKED (24-A.Wilson), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh, RECOVERED by ARI-31-J.Bethel at ARI 18. 31-J.Bethel for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Hayden at ARI 49. 24-K.Hayden to ARI 10 for 39 yards (68-A.Snyder).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) 26-C.Wells up the middle to ARI 1 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-38-Z.Bowman at ARI 1. 38-Z.Bowman for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane rul
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 12:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley pass short left intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at ARI 10. 33-C.Tillman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 9:01 · CHI 97 · Score 6-0
(9:01) 26-C.Wells up the middle to ARI 1 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-38-Z.Bowman at ARI 1. 38-Z.Bowman for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane rul - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 8:53 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 0:41 · CHI 31 · Score 7-3
(:41) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 13:16 · ARI 4 · Score 13-3
(13:16) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 13:12 · ARI 2 · Score 14-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 2:22 · CHI 17 · Score 14-6
(2:22) 3-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · ARI 11 · Score 20-6
(:24) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · ARI 2 · Score 21-6
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 12:46 · CHI 95 · Score 27-6
(12:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley pass short left intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at ARI 10. 33-C.Tillman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 12:39 · ARI 2 · Score 28-6
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 2 · Score 28-12
(2:00) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is BLOCKED (24-A.Wilson), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh, RECOVERED by ARI-31-J.Bethel at ARI 18. 31-J.Bethel for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 1:46 · CHI 2 · Score 28-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Lindley (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Arizona Cardinals on 2012-12-23?
The Chicago Bears beat the Arizona Cardinals 28-13 in Week 16, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Chicago Bears 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 14, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Chicago Bears 28, Arizona Cardinals 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Arizona Cardinals?
Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Wells (Q1 9:01) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q2 13:16) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 0:24) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Tillman (Q3 12:46) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Bethel (Q4 2:00) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q1 0:41, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q2 2:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Arizona Cardinals?
R. Lindley (Arizona Cardinals), 48.6% completion, -12.9% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -12.70 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 41.4% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.35 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Arizona Cardinals?
L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (-6.77 EPA): (4:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Hayden at ARI 49. 24-K.Hayden to ARI 10 for 39 yards (68-A.Snyder)..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
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