Rams 6–23 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2012

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Chicago Bears?

D. Richardson (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.37 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (2:42) (Shotgun) 26-D.Richardson right tackle to LA 27 for 4 yards (55-L.Briggs). PENALTY on CHI-90-J.Peppers, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LA 27..

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 23–6 LA
Halftime: LA 3–10 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Demani Richardson
Top passer: S. Bradford
Biggest EPA play: (9:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright …
Game date: 2012-09-23

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the LA 23–6 on 2012-09-23. Demani Richardson posted a game-high +2.37 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
LA	0	3	3	0	0	6
Chicago Bears	3	7	0	13	0	23

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LALA

+3LA 36

+3CHI 37

+3CHI 28

CHI 61

+3LA 19

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q1 10:46FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
LA 36
Score
0-3
(10:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:00TD
MBM. Bush
Points+6
Yard line
LA 3
Score
0-9
(2:00) 29-M.Bush right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:56XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
0-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
LALA
Q2 0:27FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 37
Score
3-10
(:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LALA
Q3 6:19FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 28
Score
6-10
(6:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 9:49FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
LA 4
Score
6-13
(9:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 9:17TD
Matthew Wright
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 61
Score
6-19
(9:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright (26-T.Jennings) at LA 45. 21-M.Wright for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 9:06XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
6-20
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:23FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
LA 19
Score
6-23
(2:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Demani Richardson · LA · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
2M. Bush · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
3A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
4Khalil Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
5M. Mulligan · LA · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
6K. Bell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
7D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
8K. Adams · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.43 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

Demani Richardson — LA · Rushing

Demani Richardson posted the highest total EPA (+2.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.

Demani Richardson's top snap (+2.99 EPA): (2:42) (Shotgun) 26-D.Richardson right tackle to LA 27 for 4 yards (55-L.Briggs). PENALTY on CHI-90-J.Peppers, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LA 27.

Biggest single play (-8.05 EPA): S. Bradford — (9:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright (26-T.Jennings) at LA 45. 21-M.Wright for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

S. Bradford led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

S. Bradford (LA) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -13.0% CPOE · -0.46 EPA/play · -19.46 total EPA
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -8.7% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	LA	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	-0.249	-0.016
Offensive success rate	32.9%	42.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.463	-0.063
Rush EPA/play	-0.050	-0.126
Defensive EPA/play	+0.016	+0.249
Defensive success rate	57.5%	67.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

LA: -0.25 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: -0.02 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -1.36 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
LA: 11 drives, -18.89 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — M. Bush (Q2 2:00)
Chicago Bears — Matthew Wright (Q4 9:17)

Field goals

Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q1 10:46)
LA — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 0:27)
LA — Greg Zuerlein (Q3 6:19)
Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 9:49)
Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 2:23)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 36 (Q1 10:46) — (10:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 29-M.Bush right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 1:56) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; LA connected on a field goal from the CHI 37 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the CHI 28 (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 13–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 61 (Q4 9:17); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 9:06) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Chicago Bears (Q1 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 31-C.Finnegan at LA 22. 31-C.Finnegan to CHI 45 for 33 yards (6-J.Cutler). FUMBLES (6-J.Cutler), RECOVERED by CHI-2 [WPA -15.4% · EPA -6.03]
LA (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright (26-T.Jennings) at LA 45. 21-M.Wright for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -8.05]
Chicago Bears (Q1 11:35) — (11:35) (Punt formation) 8-A.Podlesh punts 54 yards to end zone, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Touchback. PENALTY on LA-51-M.Haggan, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 46 - No Play. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.87]
LA (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 26-D.Richardson right tackle to LA 27 for 4 yards (55-L.Briggs). PENALTY on CHI-90-J.Peppers, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LA 27. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.99]
Chicago Bears (Q1 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 29-M.Bush to CHI 46 for 18 yards (32-B.Fletcher). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.97]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

LA (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright (26-T.Jennings) at LA 45. 21-M.Wright for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -8.05]
Chicago Bears (Q1 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 31-C.Finnegan at LA 22. 31-C.Finnegan to CHI 45 for 33 yards (6-J.Cutler). FUMBLES (6-J.Cutler), RECOVERED by CHI-2 [WPA -15.4% · EPA -6.03]
Chicago Bears (Q1 11:35) — (11:35) (Punt formation) 8-A.Podlesh punts 54 yards to end zone, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Touchback. PENALTY on LA-51-M.Haggan, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 46 - No Play. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.87]
LA (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 26-D.Richardson right tackle to LA 27 for 4 yards (55-L.Briggs). PENALTY on CHI-90-J.Peppers, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LA 27. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.99]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 10:46 · LA 36 · Score 0-3
(10:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LA 3 · Score 0-9
(2:00) 29-M.Bush right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · LA 2 · Score 0-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:27 · CHI 37 · Score 3-10
(:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA FG (+3) — Q3 6:19 · CHI 28 · Score 6-10
(6:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 9:49 · LA 4 · Score 6-13
(9:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 9:17 · CHI 61 · Score 6-19
(9:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright (26-T.Jennings) at LA 45. 21-M.Wright for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 9:06 · LA 2 · Score 6-20
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 2:23 · LA 19 · Score 6-23
(2:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

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.
Demani Richardson (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
J. Cutler (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Chicago Bears on 2012-09-23?

The Chicago Bears beat the LA 23-6 in Week 3, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: LA 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: LA 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: LA 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: LA 0, Chicago Bears 13; Final: LA 6, Chicago Bears 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bush (Q2 2:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Wright (Q4 9:17) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 10:46, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:27, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 6:19, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 9:49, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 2:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Chicago Bears?

S. Bradford (LA), 42.9% completion, -13.0% CPOE, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -19.46 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 47.2% completion, -8.7% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Chicago Bears?

Demani Richardson (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.37 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (2:42) (Shotgun) 26-D.Richardson right tackle to LA 27 for 4 yards (55-L.Briggs). PENALTY on CHI-90-J.Peppers, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LA 27..

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