Game story
In Week 1 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-09-09, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 17–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Matthews (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -3.95 total EPA.
On the individual side, E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.28 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (7:16) 84-J.Lewis left end to CHI 40 for -2 yards (62-R.Newkirk). FUMBLES (62-R.Newkirk), RECOVERED by CHI-23-J.Azumah at CHI 40. 23-J.Azumah to CHI 40 for no gain (30-O.Ayanbadejo). Penalty on BAL-82
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Grbac · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +13.28 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 3 Q. Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4 P. Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.29 EPA/play
- 5 S. Matthews · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 6 B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 7 S. Gash · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8 S. Sharpe · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Grbac — BAL · Passing
E. Grbac posted the highest total EPA (+13.28) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.40 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (13:44) 29-T.Allen left end to CHI 49 for no gain (98-Br. Robinson, 92-T.Washington). FUMBLES (98-Br. Robinson), RECOVERED by CHI-98-Br. Robinson at CHI 49. 98-Br. Robinson to 50 for 1 yard.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — S. Gash (E. Grbac pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Allen
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
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 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the BAL 2 (Q1 51:38) — (6:38) 2-P.Edinger 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CHI 18 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the BAL 27 (Q3 24:43) — (9:43) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q3 17:03) — (2:03) 18-E.Grbac pass to 32-S.Gash for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 16:48) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 29-T.Allen right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 2:36) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) 84-J.Lewis left end to CHI 40 for -2 yards (62-R.Newkirk). FUMBLES (62-R.Newkirk), RECOVERED by CHI-23-J.Azumah at CHI 40. 23-J.Azumah to CHI 40 for no gain (30-O.Ayanbadejo). Penalty on BAL-82
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 48:47) — (3:47) 3-M.Stover 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) (Shotgun) 9-S.Matthews pass intended for 86-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (55-J.Sharper) at BAL 45. 52-R.Lewis ran ob at CHI 34 for 21 yards.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 27:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 9-S.Matthews pass INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis at BAL 36. 52-R.Lewis to CHI 30 for 34 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by BAL-90-R.Burnett at CHI 30. PENALTY on BAL-26-R.Woodson, Defensive Pas
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 28:44) — (13:44) 29-T.Allen left end to CHI 49 for no gain (98-Br. Robinson, 92-T.Washington). FUMBLES (98-Br. Robinson), RECOVERED by CHI-98-Br. Robinson at CHI 49. 98-Br. Robinson to 50 for 1 yard.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 28:44) — (13:44) 29-T.Allen left end to CHI 49 for no gain (98-Br. Robinson, 92-T.Washington). FUMBLES (98-Br. Robinson), RECOVERED by CHI-98-Br. Robinson at CHI 49. 98-Br. Robinson to 50 for 1 yard.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) 84-J.Lewis left end to CHI 40 for -2 yards (62-R.Newkirk). FUMBLES (62-R.Newkirk), RECOVERED by CHI-23-J.Azumah at CHI 40. 23-J.Azumah to CHI 40 for no gain (30-O.Ayanbadejo). Penalty on BAL-82
- Chicago Bears (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) (Shotgun) 9-S.Matthews pass intended for 86-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (55-J.Sharper) at BAL 45. 52-R.Lewis ran ob at CHI 34 for 21 yards.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) 18-E.Grbac pass to 83-P.Johnson to CHI 1 for 25 yards (27-W.Harris).
Quarterback report card
S.Matthews led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Matthews (Chicago Bears) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.95 total EPA
- E.Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 33 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +0.40 EPA/play · +13.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.162 | -0.059 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.7% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.402 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.332 | -0.681 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.059 | +0.162 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 55.3% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -4.34 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, -13.78 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 51:38 · BAL 2 · Score 3-0
(6:38) 2-P.Edinger 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · CHI 18 · Score 3-3
(:02) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 24:43 · BAL 27 · Score 6-3
(9:43) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 17:03 · CHI 6 · Score 6-9
(2:03) 18-E.Grbac pass to 32-S.Gash for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 16:48 · CHI 2 · Score 6-10
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 2:57 · CHI 1 · Score 6-16
(2:57) 29-T.Allen right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 2:36 · CHI 2 · Score 6-17
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Chicago Bears 17-6 in Week 1, 2001 on 2001-09-09.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Chicago Bears 6, Baltimore Ravens 17 (CHI 6-17 BAL) in Week 1, 2001 on 2001-09-09.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Chicago Bears 6, Baltimore Ravens 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — S. Gash (E. Grbac pass) (Q3 17:03) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Allen (Q4 2:57) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q1 51:38, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q3 24:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Baltimore Ravens?
S. Matthews (Chicago Bears), 57.1% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.95 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens), 72.7% completion, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +13.28 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Baltimore Ravens?
E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +13.28 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.40 EPA): (13:44) 29-T.Allen left end to CHI 49 for no gain (98-Br. Robinson, 92-T.Washington). FUMBLES (98-Br. Robinson), RECOVERED by CHI-98-Br. Robinson at CHI 49. 98-Br. Robinson to 50 f. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.7%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Now 0-1 L
Baltimore Ravens
Now 1-0 W
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