Game story
In Week 7 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-10-22, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 17–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -12.34 total EPA, and +0.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Cohen (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.51 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-30.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (9:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 27, RECOVERED by CHI-39-E.Jackson at CHI 25. 39-E.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Chicago Bears | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Cohen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 2 C. Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
- 3 Z. Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4 R. Shepard · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 5 D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6 E. Dickson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7 C. Manhertz · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 T. Gentry · Chicago Bears · Receiving · -0.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Cohen — CHI · Receiving
T. Cohen posted the highest total EPA (+2.51) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.24 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (9:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 27, RECOVERED by CHI-39-E.Jackson at CHI 25. 39-E.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — E. Jackson
- Chicago Bears — E. Jackson
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — G. Gano
- Chicago Bears — C. Barth
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 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 24 (Q1 54:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 27, RECOVERED by CHI-39-E.Jackson at CHI 25. 39-E.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 53:59) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 33 (Q2 42:42); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 42:28) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 18 (Q2 33:23) — (3:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CAR 1 (Q2 31:14) — (1:14) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 54:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 27, RECOVERED by CHI-39-E.Jackson at CHI 25. 39-E.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 42:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 13-K.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson (20-P.Amukamara) at CHI 24. 39-E.Jackson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 58:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 13-K.Benjamin to CAR 37 for 17 yards (20-P.Amukamara).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 55:49) — (10:49) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left guard to CHI 35 for 14 yards (39-E.Jackson).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 45:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky sacked at CAR 34 for -9 yards (41-C.Munnerlyn).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 54:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 27, RECOVERED by CHI-39-E.Jackson at CHI 25. 39-E.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 42:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 13-K.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson (20-P.Amukamara) at CHI 24. 39-E.Jackson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 33:18) — (3:18) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle to 29-T.Cohen pushed ob at CAR 5 for 70 yards (27-K.Seymour).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 22-C.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Trevathan at CAR 46. 59-D.Trevathan pushed ob at CAR 38 for 8 yards (22-C.McCaffrey).
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) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · +0.8% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -12.34 total EPA
- M.Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 13 dropbacks · 30.8% completion · -1.5% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -4.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.357 | -0.290 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.7% | 34.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.268 | -0.319 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.684 | -0.368 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.290 | +0.357 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.0% | 64.3% |
By the numbers
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.29 vs -0.36), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -29.97 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -15.38 total EPA, 1 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.
- T. Cohen (Chicago Bears) 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 54:15 · CHI 24 · Score 0-6
(9:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 27, RECOVERED by CHI-39-E.Jackson at CHI 25. 39-E.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 53:59 · CAR 15 · Score 0-7
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 42:42 · CHI 33 · Score 0-13
(12:42) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 13-K.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson (20-P.Amukamara) at CHI 24. 39-E.Jackson for 76 yards, TOUCH - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 42:28 · CAR 15 · Score 0-14
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 33:23 · CHI 18 · Score 3-14
(3:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 31:14 · CAR 1 · Score 3-17
(1:14) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 17-3 in Week 7, 2017 on 2017-10-22.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 3, Chicago Bears 17 (CAR 3-17 CHI) in Week 7, 2017 on 2017-10-22.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Chicago Bears 10; Final: Carolina Panthers 3, Chicago Bears 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — E. Jackson (Q1 54:15) Chicago Bears touchdown — E. Jackson (Q2 42:42) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 33:23, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q2 31:14, 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), 45.7% completion, +0.8% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -12.34 total passing EPA. M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 30.8% completion, -1.5% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -4.14 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
T. Cohen (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +2.51 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.24 EPA): (9:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 27, RECOVERED by CHI-39-E.Jackson at CHI 25. 39-E.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -30.5%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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