Panthers 29–34 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2011

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

S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.41 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.58 EPA): (1:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to CHI 1 for 53 yards (31-B.Meriweather)..

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 34–29 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 20–24 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Shi Smith
Top passer: C. Newton
Biggest EPA play: (11:50) 7-J.Baker punts 44 yards to CHI 31, Center-44-J.Jansen. 23-D.Hester for 69 yards, …
Game date: 2011-10-02

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 34–29 on 2011-10-02. Shi Smith posted a game-high +11.41 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Carolina Panthers	3	17	9	0	0	29
Chicago Bears	10	14	17	0	0	34

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

+3CHI 11

CHI 91

CAR 17

CHI 75

+3CHI 21

+3CHI 20

CHI 77

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 9:39FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 11
Score
3-0
(9:39) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 4:23FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
3-3
(4:23) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 3:30TD
David Moore
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 91
Score
3-9
(3:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 17-L.Naanee INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Moore at CAR 20. 30-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 3:20XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
3-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 15:00TD
CNC. Newton
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 1
Score
9-10
(15:00) 1-C.Newton right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:55XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
10-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 13:30TD
MFM. Forte
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 17
Score
10-16
(13:30) 22-M.Forte left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 13:24XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 11:50TD
DHD. Hester
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 75
Score
10-23
(11:50) 7-J.Baker punts 44 yards to CHI 31, Center-44-J.Jansen. 23-D.Hester for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-23-D.Hester, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 11:32XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:34TD
CNC. Newton
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
16-24
(6:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:29XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
17-24
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:11FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 21
Score
20-24
(:11) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 15:00FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 20
Score
23-24
(15:00) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:45FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 6
Score
23-27
(6:45) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:28TD
MBM. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
23-33
(1:28) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:23XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
23-34
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:17TD
GOG. Olsen
Points+7
Yard line
CHI 77
Score
23-34
(1:17) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen to CAR 34 for 11 yards (54-B.Urlacher).
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:04TD
GOG. Olsen
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 3
Score
29-34
(:04) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +11.41 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
2M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +11.15 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
3C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +7.51 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
4G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
5C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
6Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.95 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
7J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
8J. Shockey · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 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

Shi Smith — CAR · Receiving

Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+11.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.14 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+4.58 EPA): (1:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to CHI 1 for 53 yards (31-B.Meriweather).

Biggest single play (-5.58 EPA): Jerome Baker — (11:50) 7-J.Baker punts 44 yards to CHI 31, Center-44-J.Jansen. 23-D.Hester for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-23-D.Hester, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Quarterback report card

C. Newton led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +7.51 total EPA
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 20 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -7.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	+0.026	+0.091
Offensive success rate	47.4%	46.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.150	-0.357
Rush EPA/play	+0.259	+0.351
Defensive EPA/play	-0.091	-0.026
Defensive success rate	53.6%	52.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +2.52 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Chicago Bears: 13 drives, +6.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — David Moore (Q1 3:30)
Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q2 15:00)
Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q2 13:30)
Chicago Bears — D. Hester (Q2 11:50)
Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q2 6:34)
Chicago Bears — M. Barber (Q4 1:28)
Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q4 0:04)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — O. Mare (Q1 9:39)
Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q1 4:23)
Carolina Panthers — O. Mare (Q2 0:11)
Carolina Panthers — O. Mare (Q4 15:00)
Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 6:45)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 11 (Q1 9:39) — (9:39) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CAR 2 (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 91 (Q1 3:30); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 3:20) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–14. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 1-C.Newton right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 14:55) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 17 (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 22-M.Forte left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 13:24) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 75 (Q2 11:50); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 11:32) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 6:29) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 21 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 17–9. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 20 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CAR 6 (Q4 6:45) — (6:45) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 1:23) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 77 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen to CAR 34 for 11 yards (54-B.Urlacher).; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Chicago Bears (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Godfrey at CHI 38. 30-C.Godfrey to CHI 29 for 9 yards (13-J.Knox). [WPA -21.0% · EPA -3.86]
Chicago Bears (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) 22-M.Forte right end to CAR 29 for 46 yards (27-D.Butler). [WPA +12.7% · EPA +3.10]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 17-L.Naanee INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Moore at CAR 20. 30-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.6% · EPA -5.33]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 5:05) — (5:05) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-J.Peppers), Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker, RECOVERED by CHI-53-N.Roach at CHI 23. 53-N.Roach to CHI 23 for no gain (10-O.Mare). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -3.57]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep right to 17-L.Naanee. [WPA -12.0% · EPA -1.93]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) 7-J.Baker punts 44 yards to CHI 31, Center-44-J.Jansen. 23-D.Hester for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-23-D.Hester, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA -7.1% · EPA -5.58]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 17-L.Naanee INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Moore at CAR 20. 30-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.6% · EPA -5.33]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to CHI 1 for 53 yards (31-B.Meriweather). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +4.58]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.1% · EPA +3.86]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 9:39 · CHI 11 · Score 3-0
(9:39) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 4:23 · CAR 2 · Score 3-3
(4:23) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 3:30 · CHI 91 · Score 3-9
(3:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 17-L.Naanee INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Moore at CAR 20. 30-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 3:20 · CAR 2 · Score 3-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CHI 1 · Score 9-10
(15:00) 1-C.Newton right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · CHI 2 · Score 10-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 13:30 · CAR 17 · Score 10-16
(13:30) 22-M.Forte left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 13:24 · CAR 2 · Score 10-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 11:50 · CHI 75 · Score 10-23
(11:50) 7-J.Baker punts 44 yards to CHI 31, Center-44-J.Jansen. 23-D.Hester for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-23-D.Hester, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 11:32 · CAR 2 · Score 10-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 6:34 · CHI 2 · Score 16-24
(6:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 6:29 · CHI 2 · Score 17-24
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · CHI 21 · Score 20-24
(:11) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CHI 20 · Score 23-24
(15:00) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 6:45 · CAR 6 · Score 23-27
(6:45) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 1:28 · CAR 3 · Score 23-33
(1:28) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 1:23 · CAR 2 · Score 23-34
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+7) — Q4 1:17 · CHI 77 · Score 23-34
(1:17) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen to CAR 34 for 11 yards (54-B.Urlacher).
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:04 · CHI 3 · Score 29-34
(:04) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears on 2011-10-02?

The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 34-29 in Week 4, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Chicago Bears 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 17, Chicago Bears 14; Q4: Carolina Panthers 9, Chicago Bears 17; Final: Carolina Panthers 29, Chicago Bears 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (Q1 3:30) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q2 13:30) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (Q2 11:50) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 6:34) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 1:28) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q4 0:04) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q1 9:39, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 4:23, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 6:45, 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?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 54.0% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +7.51 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 45.0% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -7.14 total passing EPA.

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

Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.41 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.58 EPA): (1:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to CHI 1 for 53 yards (31-B.Meriweather)..

Was Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Chicago Bears won 34-29 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

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