Game story
In Week 14 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-10, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 33–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with +12.50 total EPA, and +14.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep middle to 15-J.Bellamy (18-A.Green).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 6 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 33 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +12.50 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2 K. Wright · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +8.63 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 3 Jo. Howard · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +7.47 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 4 A. Shaheen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 5 G. Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6 J. Bellamy · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 7 D. Sims · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 8 A. Erickson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Trubisky — CHI · Passing
M. Trubisky posted the highest total EPA (+12.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.71 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (3:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at CIN 49. 39-E.Jackson to CIN 43 for 6 yards (83-T.Boyd).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. LaFell (A. Dalton pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Trubisky
- Chicago Bears — A. Shaheen (M. Trubisky pass)
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — M. Nugent
- Chicago Bears — M. Nugent
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 21 (Q1 56:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 24-Jo.Howard left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CHI 14 (Q1 47:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 47:15) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q2 42:42) — (12:42) 1-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CIN 9 (Q2 31:50) — (1:50) 1-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 19:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 19:54) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 87-A.Shaheen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 14:52); Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q4 9:25); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 9:18) — 1-M.Nugent extra point 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.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 30:00) — (:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep middle to 15-J.Bellamy (18-A.Green).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 47:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 15-J.Bellamy to CIN 12 for 36 yards (43-G.Iloka).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 57:03) — (12:03) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 15-J.Bellamy to CIN 35 for 16 yards (22-W.Jackson).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 33:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 87-A.Shaheen to CIN 18 for 16 yards (43-G.Iloka).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 18:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at CIN 49. 39-E.Jackson to CIN 43 for 6 yards (83-T.Boyd).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete short middle to 83-T.Boyd (44-N.Kwiatkoski).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 33:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 87-A.Shaheen to CIN 18 for 16 yards (43-G.Iloka).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 56:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 24-Jo.Howard left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Trubisky led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +14.5% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +12.50 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -11.2% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -13.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.191 | -0.252 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.6% | 30.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.329 | -0.410 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.190 | +0.076 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.252 | -0.191 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.1% | 48.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +17.42 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -17.11 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.
- M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Trubisky (CHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- A. Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 56:05 · CIN 21 · Score 6-0
(11:05) (Shotgun) 24-Jo.Howard left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 47:22 · CHI 14 · Score 6-6
(2:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 47:15 · CHI 15 · Score 6-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 42:42 · CIN 15 · Score 9-7
(12:42) 1-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 31:50 · CIN 9 · Score 12-7
(1:50) 1-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 19:59 · CIN 4 · Score 18-7
(4:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 19:54 · CIN 15 · Score 19-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 14:57 · CIN 1 · Score 25-7
(14:57) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 87-A.Shaheen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · CIN 15 · Score 26-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. PENALTY on CIN-20-K.Russell, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 9:25 · CIN 8 · Score 32-7
(9:25) (Shotgun) 24-Jo.Howard up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 9:18 · CIN 15 · Score 33-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Chicago Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 33-7 in Week 14, 2017 on 2017-12-10.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Chicago Bears 33, Cincinnati Bengals 7 (CHI 33-7 CIN) in Week 14, 2017 on 2017-12-10.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Chicago Bears 6, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 6, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 14, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Chicago Bears 33, Cincinnati Bengals 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 56:05) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. LaFell (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 47:22) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Trubisky (Q3 19:59) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Shaheen (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 14:57) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:25) Chicago Bears field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 42:42, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 31:50, 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?
M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 65.8% completion, +14.5% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +12.50 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 43.8% completion, -11.2% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -13.20 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +12.50 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.71 EPA): (3:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at CIN 49. 39-E.Jackson to CIN 43 for 6 yards (83-T.Boyd).. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.0%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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