Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 14–13 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 7–10 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Terrell
- Top passer
- M. Vick
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:35) (Punt formation) 4-B.Maynard punts 49 yards to ATL 14, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 87-K.…
- Game date
- 2002-09-15
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons 14–13 on 2002-09-15, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 10–7 halftime lead. D. Terrell posted a game-high +3.33 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(11:39) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 28-W.Dunn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(1:13) 35-A.Thomas up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(9:33) 15-J.Miller pass to 83-D.Terrell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(6:13) 4-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:39TD WDW. DunnPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 10
- Score
- 0-6
(11:39) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 28-W.Dunn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:33XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
(Kick formation) 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:13TD Azareye'h ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 6-7
(1:13) 35-A.Thomas up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:10XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-7
(Kick formation) 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:05FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 19
- Score
- 7-10
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 9:33TD DTD. TerrellPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 14
- Score
- 13-10
(9:33) 15-J.Miller pass to 83-D.Terrell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 9:27XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-10
(Kick formation) 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:13FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 9
- Score
- 14-13
(6:13) 4-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.33 EPA/play
- 2W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3
Jordan Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.75 EPA/play - 4B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5Azareye'h Thomas · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 6F. Baxter · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 7
Devin White · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play - 8T. Duckett · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 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
D. Terrell — CHI · Receiving
D. Terrell posted the highest total EPA (+3.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +3.33 EPA per play.
D. Terrell's top snap (+3.33 EPA): (9:33) 15-J.Miller pass to 83-D.Terrell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.87 EPA): B. Maynard — (10:35) (Punt formation) 4-B.Maynard punts 49 yards to ATL 14, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 87-K.Hill to ATL 20 for 6 yards (33-L.Whigham). FUMBLES (33-L.Whigham), RECOVERED by CHI-27-R.Abdullah at ATL 16.
Quarterback report card
M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.34 total EPA
Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.111 | -0.141 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.7% | 41.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.138 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.274 | -0.284 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.141 | +0.111 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.8% | 60.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears -0.11, Atlanta Falcons -0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.11 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -11.32 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -8.08 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn (M. Vick pass)
- Chicago Bears — Azareye'h Thomas
- Chicago Bears — D. Terrell (Jordan Miller pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CHI 10 (Q2 11:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 28-W.Dunn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 11:33) — (Kick formation) 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 35-A.Thomas up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:10) — (Kick formation) 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CHI 19 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 14 (Q3 9:33) — (9:33) 15-J.Miller pass to 83-D.Terrell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 9:27) — (Kick formation) 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q3 6:13) — (6:13) 4-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Feely 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 1:59) — (1:59) 35-A.Thomas right end to ATL 17 for -1 yards (52-M.Stewart). FUMBLES (52-M.Stewart), RECOVERED by ATL-54-C.Draft at ATL 21.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) (Punt formation) 4-B.Maynard punts 49 yards to ATL 14, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 87-K.Hill to ATL 20 for 6 yards (33-L.Whigham). FUMBLES (33-L.Whigham), RECOVERED by CHI-27-R.Abdullah at ATL 16.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 14:21) — (14:21) 28-W.Dunn left tackle to ATL 45 for 1 yard (30-M.Brown). FUMBLES (30-M.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at ATL 45. 30-M.Brown to ATL 36 for 9 yards (89-R.Kelly).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 9:27) — 2-P.Edinger kicks 60 yards from CHI 30 to ATL 10. 36-T.Jervey pushed ob at CHI 23 for 67 yards (43-M.Green, 30-M.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) (Punt formation) 4-B.Maynard punts 49 yards to ATL 14, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 87-K.Hill to ATL 20 for 6 yards (33-L.Whigham). FUMBLES (33-L.Whigham), RECOVERED by CHI-27-R.Abdullah at ATL 16.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 1:59) — (1:59) 35-A.Thomas right end to ATL 17 for -1 yards (52-M.Stewart). FUMBLES (52-M.Stewart), RECOVERED by ATL-54-C.Draft at ATL 21.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 14:21) — (14:21) 28-W.Dunn left tackle to ATL 45 for 1 yard (30-M.Brown). FUMBLES (30-M.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at ATL 45. 30-M.Brown to ATL 36 for 9 yards (89-R.Kelly).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) 7-M.Vick scrambles up the middle to CHI 20 for 4 yards (70-A.Boone). FUMBLES (70-A.Boone), RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at CHI 21.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 11:39 · CHI 10 · Score 0-6
(11:39) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 28-W.Dunn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 11:33 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 1:13 · ATL 3 · Score 6-7
(1:13) 35-A.Thomas up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 1:10 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CHI 19 · Score 7-10
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 9:33 · ATL 14 · Score 13-10
(9:33) 15-J.Miller pass to 83-D.Terrell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 9:27 · ATL 2 · Score 14-10
(Kick formation) 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 6:13 · CHI 9 · Score 14-13
(6:13) 4-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Terrell (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons on 2002-09-15?
The Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons 14-13 in Week 2, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: Chicago Bears 14, Atlanta Falcons 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (M. Vick pass) (Q2 11:39) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Thomas (Q2 1:13) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Terrell (J. Miller pass) (Q3 9:33) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 6:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons?
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 44.7% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.34 total passing EPA. Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears), 48.0% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons?
D. Terrell (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+3.33 EPA): (9:33) 15-J.Miller pass to 83-D.Terrell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Chicago Bears won 14-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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