Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 30–26 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 10–16 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- N. Foles
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 3…
- Game date
- 2020-09-27
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons 30–26 on 2020-09-27, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 16–10 halftime lead. N. Foles posted a game-high +3.65 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 30 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 6 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(9:49) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-H.Hurst for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:47) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(8:36) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
(4:48) (Shotgun) 23-B.Hill left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
(1:55) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(12:40) 21-T.Gurley left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
(10:02) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
(6:24) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 12-A.Robinson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Harris].
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [43-M.Walker].
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:49TD Hayden HurstPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 0-6
(9:49) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-H.Hurst for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 2:47FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 17
- Score
- 3-6
(2:47) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:36FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 11
- Score
- 3-9
(8:36) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:48TD B.J. HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 35
- Score
- 3-15
(4:48) (Shotgun) 23-B.Hill left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:37XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 3-16
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 9-16
(1:55) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:50XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 10-16
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 12:40TD TGT. GurleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 10
- Score
- 10-22
(12:40) 21-T.Gurley left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 12:34XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 10-23
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:02FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 18
- Score
- 10-26
(10:02) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:24TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 16-26
(6:24) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 4:29TD Alton RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 37
- Score
- 22-26
(4:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 12-A.Robinson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Harris].
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 4:21XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 23-26
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:00TD Anthony MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 28
- Score
- 29-26
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [43-M.Walker].
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:53XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 30-26
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1N. Foles · Chicago Bears · Passing · +3.65 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 2Alton Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3T. Ginn · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 4T. Gurley · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.86 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5
Brandon Powell · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 6Tarik Cohen · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 7B.J. Hill · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8Anthony Miller · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 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
N. Foles — CHI · Passing
N. Foles posted the highest total EPA (+3.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.11 EPA per play.
N. Foles's top snap (-4.76 EPA): (6:29) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 12-A.Robinson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right intended for 12
Biggest single play (-5.52 EPA): Mitchell Trubisky — (11:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 33-B.Wreh-Wilson at CHI 42. 33-B.Wreh-Wilson to CHI 19 for 23 yards (10-M.Trubisky).
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · -11.1% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.08 total EPA
- N. Foles (Chicago Bears) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.052 | -0.116 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 35.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.033 | -0.118 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.071 | +0.215 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.116 | +0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.8% | 57.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.05 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.12 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -10.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -5.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Hayden Hurst (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — B.J. Hill
- Chicago Bears — Jimmy Graham (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Gurley
- Chicago Bears — Jimmy Graham (N. Foles pass)
- Chicago Bears — Alton Robinson (N. Foles pass)
- Chicago Bears — Anthony Miller (N. Foles pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-H.Hurst for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the ATL 17 (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CHI 11 (Q2 8:36) — (8:36) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CHI 35 (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 23-B.Hill left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 4:37) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 1:50) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CHI 10 (Q3 12:40) — (12:40) 21-T.Gurley left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 12:34) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CHI 18 (Q3 10:02) — (10:02) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 20–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 37 (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 12-A.Robinson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Harris].; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 4:21) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 28 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [43-M.Walker].; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 1:53) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 38-Ta.Gipson at CHI 24. 38-Ta.Gipson to CHI 25 for 1 yard. PENALTY on ATL-27-D.Kazee, Unsportsmanlike Condu
- Chicago Bears (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [43-M.Walker].
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 12-A.Robinson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Harris].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 4-S.Hofrichter punts 45 yards to CHI 35, Center-47-J.Harris. 17-A.Miller to CHI 41 for 6 yards (91-J.Tuioti-Mariner). PENALTY on ATL-40-K.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CHI
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley pushed ob at CHI 1 for 63 yards (39-E.Jackson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 11:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 33-B.Wreh-Wilson at CHI 42. 33-B.Wreh-Wilson to CHI 19 for 23 yards (10-M.Trubisky).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 12-A.Robinson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep r
- Chicago Bears (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 19-T.Ginn pushed ob at ATL 29 for 29 yards (32-J.Hawkins).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 38-Ta.Gipson at CHI 24. 38-Ta.Gipson to CHI 25 for 1 yard. PENALTY on ATL-27-D.Kazee, Unsportsmanlike Condu
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 9:49 · CHI 1 · Score 0-6
(9:49) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-H.Hurst for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 2:47 · ATL 17 · Score 3-6
(2:47) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 8:36 · CHI 11 · Score 3-9
(8:36) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:48 · CHI 35 · Score 3-15
(4:48) (Shotgun) 23-B.Hill left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:37 · CHI 15 · Score 3-16
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · ATL 2 · Score 9-16
(1:55) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 1:50 · ATL 15 · Score 10-16
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 12:40 · CHI 10 · Score 10-22
(12:40) 21-T.Gurley left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 12:34 · CHI 15 · Score 10-23
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 10:02 · CHI 18 · Score 10-26
(10:02) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:24 · ATL 3 · Score 16-26
(6:24) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 4:29 · ATL 37 · Score 22-26
(4:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 12-A.Robinson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Harris]. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 4:21 · ATL 15 · Score 23-26
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · ATL 28 · Score 29-26
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [43-M.Walker]. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 1:53 · ATL 15 · Score 30-26
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
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.
- N. Foles (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons on 2020-09-27?
The Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-26 in Week 3, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q4: Chicago Bears 20, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Chicago Bears 30, Atlanta Falcons 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — H. Hurst (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 9:49) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Hill (Q2 4:48) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Graham (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 1:55) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gurley (Q3 12:40) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Graham (N. Foles pass) (Q4 6:24) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Robinson (N. Foles pass) (Q4 4:29) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Miller (N. Foles pass) (Q4 2:00) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q1 2:47, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 8:36, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 10:02, 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?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 44.2% completion, -11.1% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.08 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons?
N. Foles (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.65 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-4.76 EPA): (6:29) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 12-A.Robinson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9.
Was Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Chicago Bears won 30-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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