Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers: 2010 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-10, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 23–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Clausen (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -20.02 total EPA, and -17.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Forte (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+16.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +6.57 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
3. 3 J. King · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Fiammetta · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
6. 6 A. Edwards · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7. 7 C. Hanie · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Taylor · Chicago Bears · Receiving · -0.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.13 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q1 58:22)
• Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q1 52:46)

Field goals

• Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 52:55)
• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q1 49:41)
• Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 17:18)
• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 3:41)
• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 2:00)

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 17–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 18 (Q1 58:22) — (13:22) 22-M.Forte left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 58:15) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 6 (Q1 52:55) — (7:55) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 68 (Q1 52:46) — (7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 52:35) — 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 10 (Q1 49:41) — (4:41) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 35 (Q3 17:18) — (2:18) 4-J.Kasay 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) 9-R.Gould 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Chicago Bears (Q1 52:46) — (7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +6.01]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 60:00) — 8-R.Lloyd kicks 70 yards from CAR 30 to CHI 0. 38-D.Manning to CAR 38 for 62 yards (33-M.Goodson). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.06]
• Carolina Panthers (Q1 55:26) — (10:26) 28-J.Stewart up the middle to CHI 12 for 24 yards (38-D.Manning, 33-C.Tillman). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.52]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 34:30) — (4:30) 10-T.Collins pass short right intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 91-E.Brown (98-N.Hayden) at CHI 42. 91-E.Brown to CHI 42 for no gain (70-E.Williams). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -4.25]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 47:09) — (2:09) 10-T.Collins pass short middle intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 99-E.Johnson at CAR 1. 99-E.Johnson to CAR 6 for 5 yards (29-C.Taylor). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -5.27]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Chicago Bears (Q1 52:46) — (7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +6.01]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 47:09) — (2:09) 10-T.Collins pass short middle intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 99-E.Johnson at CAR 1. 99-E.Johnson to CAR 6 for 5 yards (29-C.Taylor). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -5.27]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 34:30) — (4:30) 10-T.Collins pass short right intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 91-E.Brown (98-N.Hayden) at CHI 42. 91-E.Brown to CHI 42 for no gain (70-E.Williams). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -4.25]
• Carolina Panthers (Q1 51:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen pass short right intended for 12-D.Gettis INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CAR 27. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 27 for no gain (2-J.Clausen). [WPA -1.7% · EPA -4.21]

Quarterback report card

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

• J.Clausen (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 29.0% completion · -17.4% CPOE · -0.65 EPA/play · -20.02 total EPA
• T.Collins (Chicago Bears) · 18 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -18.2% CPOE · -1.12 EPA/play · -20.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.37), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Carolina Panthers: 15 drives, -32.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Chicago Bears: 16 drives, -11.32 total EPA, 5 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.
• M. Forte (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Clausen (CAR) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• T. Collins (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 58:22 · CAR 18 · Score 6-0
   (13:22) 22-M.Forte left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 58:15 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
3. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 52:55 · CHI 6 · Score 7-3
   (7:55) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
4. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 52:46 · CAR 68 · Score 13-3
   (7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 52:35 · CAR 2 · Score 14-3
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
6. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 49:41 · CAR 10 · Score 17-3
   (4:41) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
7. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 17:18 · CHI 35 · Score 17-6
   (2:18) 4-J.Kasay 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
8. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 3:41 · CAR 35 · Score 20-6
   (3:41) 9-R.Gould 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
9. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CAR 25 · Score 23-6
   (2:00) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.