Game story
In Week 11 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-11-20, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 13–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -12.31 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (12:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 46. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at CAR 8 for 46 yards (26-D.Foster).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Chicago Bears | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +13.26 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 2 J. Gage · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3 M. Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 4 R. Gardner · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 5 A. Peterson · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6 M. Gaines · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 7 R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8 K. Orton · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Smith — CAR · Receiving
S. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+13.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.15 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (12:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 46. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at CAR 8 for 46 yards (26-D.Foster).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — M. Muhammad (K. Orton pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q1 56:54) — (11:54) 18-K.Orton pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 56:50) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q1 50:46) — (5:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CAR 21 (Q2 37:56) — (7:56) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 21 (Q4 8:36) — (8:36) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 57:47) — (12:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 46. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at CAR 8 for 46 yards (26-D.Foster).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 51:41) — (6:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CAR 40. 31-N.Vasher to CAR 18 for 22 yards (89-S.Smith).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to CHI 31 for 48 yards (33-C.Tillman).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 16:53) — (1:53) 18-K.Orton pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CAR 22. 24-R.Manning to CAR 32 for 10 yards (69-F.Miller).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 59:17) — (14:17) 20-T.Jones left tackle to CHI 27 for 1 yard (99-B.Buckner, 55-D.Morgan).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 57:47) — (12:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 46. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at CAR 8 for 46 yards (26-D.Foster).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 51:41) — (6:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CAR 40. 31-N.Vasher to CAR 18 for 22 yards (89-S.Smith).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 16:53) — (1:53) 18-K.Orton pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CAR 22. 24-R.Manning to CAR 32 for 10 yards (69-F.Miller).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 47:46) — (2:46) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Quarterback report card
J.Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 52 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -12.31 total EPA
- K.Orton (Chicago Bears) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.209 | -0.111 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.6% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.241 | -0.021 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.278 | -0.271 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.111 | +0.209 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 63.4% |
By the numbers
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -17.11 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -8.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 56:54 · CAR 3 · Score 0-6
(11:54) 18-K.Orton pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 56:50 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 50:46 · CAR 15 · Score 0-10
(5:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 37:56 · CAR 21 · Score 0-13
(7:56) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 8:36 · CHI 21 · Score 3-13
(8:36) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 13-3 in Week 11, 2005 on 2005-11-20.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 3, Chicago Bears 13 (CAR 3-13 CHI) in Week 11, 2005 on 2005-11-20.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Chicago Bears 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 3, Chicago Bears 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Muhammad (K. Orton pass) (Q1 56:54) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 50:46, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 37:56, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 8:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 42.3% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -12.31 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 53.6% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.59 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +13.26 on receiving plays. across 14 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.15 EPA): (12:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 46. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at CAR 8 for 46 yards (26-D.Foster).. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.7%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 7-2 Now 7-3 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
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