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NFL · Week 8 · October 30, 2005 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: 2005 Week 8 Recap

Bears defeat Lions 19–13 in Week 8

Malik Muhammad led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 19–13 Week 8 finish.

Chicago Bears 19 4–3 Winner
Final 19–13
Detroit Lions 13 3–4
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
19–13
Halftime
Chicago Bears 13–3 Detroit Lions
Top passer
J. Garcia
FantasyHQ MVP
Malik Muhammad
Game date
October 30, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Malik Muhammad 4 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bradley 5 REC · 88 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Orton 17/34 · 218 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • S.Vines 5 REC · 61 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Bryson 5 REC · 40 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Mykel Williams
    Mykel Williams 3 REC · 27 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 19–13 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Chicago Bears 13–3 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Malik Muhammad
Top passer
J. Garcia
Biggest EPA play
(8:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 88-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at…
Game date
2005-10-30

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 19–13 on 2005-10-30. Malik Muhammad posted a game-high +6.57 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Chicago Bears01300619
Detroit Lions3073013

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CHIChicago Bears
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 4:16FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 14
    Score
    0-3

    (4:16) 4-J.Hanson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 9:36TD
    MMMalik Muhammad

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 23
    Score
    6-3

    (9:36) 18-K.Orton pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 9:29XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-3

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 1:55FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 20
    Score
    10-3

    (1:55) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:20FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    13-3

    (:20) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 3:21TD
    Keandre Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 6
    Score
    13-9

    (3:21) 34-K.Jones right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 3:15XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    13-10

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 13:24FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 12
    Score
    13-13

    (13:24) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    OT 8:52TD
    Cedric Tillman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 82
    Score
    19-13

    (8:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 88-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 22. 33-C.Tillman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Bradley · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Vines · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  4. 4K. Orton · Chicago Bears · Passing · +4.41 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Bryson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Gage · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
  7. 7Mike EdwardsMike Edwards · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.92 EPA/play
  8. 8Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 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

Malik Muhammad — CHI · Receiving

Malik Muhammad posted the highest total EPA (+6.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.64 EPA per play.

Malik Muhammad's top snap (+4.02 EPA): (9:36) 18-K.Orton pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.81 EPA): J. Garcia — (8:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 88-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 22. 33-C.Tillman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Garcia led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Garcia (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.90 total EPA
  • K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.41 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.030-0.140
Offensive success rate36.6%39.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.130-0.126
Rush EPA/play-0.333-0.145
Defensive EPA/play+0.140+0.030
Defensive success rate60.9%63.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.14 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -2.44 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -12.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Chicago Bears — Malik Muhammad (K. Orton pass) (Q2 9:36)
  • Keandre JonesDetroit Lions — Keandre Jones (Q3 3:21)
  • Cedric TillmanChicago Bears — Cedric Tillman (OT 8:52)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 4:16)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q2 1:55)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q2 0:20)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 13:24)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) 4-J.Hanson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 13–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 23 (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) 18-K.Orton pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 9:29) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 20 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 2 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q3 3:21) — (3:21) 34-K.Jones right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 3:15).

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q4 13:24) — (13:24) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

Overtime: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 82 (OT 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 88-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 22. 33-C.Tillman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (OT 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 88-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 22. 33-C.Tillman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -38.5% · EPA -6.81]
  • Detroit Lions (OT 12:50) — (12:50) 2-N.Harris punts 45 yards to CHI 27, Center-67-D.Muhlbach. 84-B.Wade to CHI 23 for -4 yards (82-C.Fitzsimmons). FUMBLES (82-C.Fitzsimmons), and recovers at CHI 23. 84-B.Wade to CHI 23 for no g [WPA +21.0% · EPA +1.06]
  • Chicago Bears (OT 10:24) — (10:24) 4-B.Maynard punts 39 yards to DET 13, Center-65-P.Mannelly, fair catch by 18-E.Drummond. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +0.18]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 20-T.Jones up the middle to DET 28 for -1 yards (75-S.Cody). FUMBLES (75-S.Cody), RECOVERED by DET-98-K.Edwards at DET 28. 98-K.Edwards to DET 28 for no gain (20-T.Jones). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -4.36]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 13:55) — (13:55) 18-K.Orton pass to 16-M.Bradley to DET 33 for 54 yards (35-A.Goodman). [WPA +15.9% · EPA +4.56]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (OT 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 88-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 22. 33-C.Tillman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -38.5% · EPA -6.81]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 13:55) — (13:55) 18-K.Orton pass to 16-M.Bradley to DET 33 for 54 yards (35-A.Goodman). [WPA +15.9% · EPA +4.56]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 20-T.Jones up the middle to DET 28 for -1 yards (75-S.Cody). FUMBLES (75-S.Cody), RECOVERED by DET-98-K.Edwards at DET 28. 98-K.Edwards to DET 28 for no gain (20-T.Jones). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -4.36]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) 18-K.Orton pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +4.02]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 4:16 · CHI 14 · Score 0-3
    (4:16) 4-J.Hanson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  2. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 9:36 · DET 23 · Score 6-3
    (9:36) 18-K.Orton pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 9:29 · DET 2 · Score 7-3
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  4. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 1:55 · DET 20 · Score 10-3
    (1:55) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · DET 2 · Score 13-3
    (:20) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 3:21 · CHI 6 · Score 13-9
    (3:21) 34-K.Jones right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 3:15 · CHI 2 · Score 13-10
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  8. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 13:24 · CHI 12 · Score 13-13
    (13:24) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  9. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — OT 8:52 · CHI 82 · Score 19-13
    (8:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 88-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 22. 33-C.Tillman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • Malik Muhammad (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions on 2005-10-30?

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 19-13 in Week 8, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 13, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q5: Chicago Bears 6, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Chicago Bears 19, Detroit Lions 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Muhammad (K. Orton pass) (Q2 9:36) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (Q3 3:21) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Tillman (OT 8:52) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 4:16, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 1:55, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 13:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

J. Garcia (Detroit Lions), 59.0% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.90 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.41 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

Malik Muhammad (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.02 EPA): (9:36) 18-K.Orton pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Chicago Bears won 19-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

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