Game story
In Week 6 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-21, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 24–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -4.12 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Thomas (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.15 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (14:28) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McQuarters at CHI 6. 21-R.McQuarters pushed ob at CHI 49 for 43 yards (3-J.Kitna).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Thomas · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +11.15 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2 J. Miller · Chicago Bears · Passing · +7.50 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 3 D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.79 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 4 R. Dugans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 5 M. Battaglia · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 6 B. Bennett · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 7 M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8 F. Baxter · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Thomas — CHI · Rushing
A. Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+11.15) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.74 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (14:28) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McQuarters at CHI 6. 21-R.McQuarters pushed ob at CHI 49 for 43 yards (3-J.Kitna).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — F. Baxter (J. Miller pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Booker (J. Miller pass)
- Chicago Bears — A. Thomas
Field goals
- 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 CIN 30 (Q1 49:35) — (4:35) 2-P.Edinger 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 42:56) — (12:56) 15-J.Miller pass to 84-F.Baxter for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 42:51) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q3 18:32) — (3:32) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 18:25) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 23 (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) 35-A.Thomas left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 9:05) — 2-P.Edinger extra point 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 44:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McQuarters at CHI 6. 21-R.McQuarters pushed ob at CHI 49 for 43 yards (3-J.Kitna).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 51:41) — (6:41) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker to CIN 7 for 10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CIN-20-M.Roman at CIN 3. 20-M.Roman to CIN 2 for -1 yards (82-J.Davis).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 43:39) — (13:39) 35-A.Thomas right guard to CIN 1 for 46 yards (27-A.Hawkins).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 47:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 89-M.Battaglia to CHI 39 for 17 yards (30-M.Brown).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 53:16) — (8:16) 35-A.Thomas right guard to CIN 25 for 21 yards (27-A.Hawkins).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 44:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McQuarters at CHI 6. 21-R.McQuarters pushed ob at CHI 49 for 43 yards (3-J.Kitna).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 43:39) — (13:39) 35-A.Thomas right guard to CIN 1 for 46 yards (27-A.Hawkins).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 51:41) — (6:41) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker to CIN 7 for 10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CIN-20-M.Roman at CIN 3. 20-M.Roman to CIN 2 for -1 yards (82-J.Davis).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) 35-A.Thomas left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 48 dropbacks · 39.6% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.12 total EPA
- J.Miller (Chicago Bears) · 32 dropbacks · 71.9% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +7.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.198 | -0.148 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.7% | 32.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.234 | -0.086 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.256 | -0.308 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.148 | -0.198 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.1% | 47.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +14.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, -12.60 total EPA, 0 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.
- A. Thomas (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 FG (+3) — Q1 49:35 · CIN 30 · Score 3-0
(4:35) 2-P.Edinger 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 42:56 · CIN 1 · Score 9-0
(12:56) 15-J.Miller pass to 84-F.Baxter for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 42:51 · CIN 2 · Score 10-0
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 18:32 · CIN 13 · Score 16-0
(3:32) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 18:25 · CIN 2 · Score 17-0
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 9:12 · CIN 23 · Score 23-0
(9:12) 35-A.Thomas left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 9:05 · CIN 2 · Score 24-0
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Chicago Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-0 in Week 6, 2001 on 2001-10-21.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Chicago Bears 24, Cincinnati Bengals 0 (CHI 24-0 CIN) in Week 6, 2001 on 2001-10-21.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Chicago Bears 24, Cincinnati Bengals 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Chicago Bears touchdown — F. Baxter (J. Miller pass) (Q2 42:56) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Booker (J. Miller pass) (Q3 18:32) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Thomas (Q4 9:12) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q1 49:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 39.6% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.12 total passing EPA. J. Miller (Chicago Bears), 71.9% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +7.50 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
A. Thomas (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +11.15 on rushing plays. across 22 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.74 EPA): (14:28) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McQuarters at CHI 6. 21-R.McQuarters pushed ob at CHI 49 for 43 yards (3-J.Kitna).. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.4%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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