Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: 2007 Week 4 Recap

Game story

In Week 4 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-09-30, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 37–27 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 62 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Griese (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -14.99 total EPA, and -3.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Berrian (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-38.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (13:27) 14-B.Griese pass short left intended for 80-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Smith at DET 36. 23-K.Smith for 64 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 B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +8.56 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Walters · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
7. 7 R. Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Kitna · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.07 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.09 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. Muhammad (B. Griese pass) (Q2 34:23)
• Detroit Lions — S. McDonald (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 15:00)
• Detroit Lions — K. Smith (Q4 13:27)
• Chicago Bears — D. Hester (Q4 13:14)
• Detroit Lions — T. Walters (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 10:12)
• Detroit Lions — K. Jones (Q4 3:40)
• Chicago Bears — D. Clark (B. Griese pass) (Q4 0:55)
• Detroit Lions — C. Fitzsimmons (Q4 0:52)

Field goals

• Detroit Lions — J. Hanson (Q1 55:11)
• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q3 20:13)
• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q3 15:54)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 31 (Q1 55:11) — (10:11) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q2 34:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass short middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 34:16) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 31 (Q3 20:13) — (5:13) 9-R.Gould 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q3 15:54) — (:54) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 41–21. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 84-S.McDonald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 14:56) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 44 (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) 14-B.Griese pass short left intended for 80-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Smith at DET 36. 23-K.Smith for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 13:14) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 30 (Q4 13:14) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 67 yards from DET 30 to CHI 3. 23-D.Hester for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 12:57) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q4 10:12); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 10:06) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) 34-K.Jones right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 0:55) — (:55) 14-B.Griese pass short left to 88-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 0:52) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 30 (Q4 0:52); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 0:45) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Chicago Bears found the end zone (Q4 0:23) — Timeout #3 by CHI at 00:23.; Detroit Lions found the end zone (Q4 0:23) — Timeout #3 by CHI at 00:23..

Turning points

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

• Chicago Bears (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) 14-B.Griese pass short left intended for 80-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Smith at DET 36. 23-K.Smith for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -38.2% · EPA -8.89]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 13:14) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 67 yards from DET 30 to CHI 3. 23-D.Hester for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +28.9% · EPA +6.36]
• Detroit Lions (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) 8-J.Kitna pass incomplete short right to 17-T.Walters. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 17-T.Walters for 15 yards, TOUCHD [WPA +16.0% · EPA +2.80]
• Detroit Lions (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle to 87-M.Furrey ran ob at CHI 14 for 49 yards (26-T.McBride). [WPA +16.0% · EPA +2.95]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 56:56) — (11:56) 9-R.Gould 52 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard, RECOVERED by DET-26-K.Kennedy at DET 25. 26-K.Kennedy to CHI 42 for 33 yards (69-F.Miller). PEN [WPA -15.9% · EPA -5.73]

Impact plays

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

• Chicago Bears (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) 14-B.Griese pass short left intended for 80-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Smith at DET 36. 23-K.Smith for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -38.2% · EPA -8.89]
• Detroit Lions (Q4 0:52) — 9-R.Gould kicks onside 11 yards from CHI 30 to CHI 41. 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +2.6% · EPA +6.45]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 13:14) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 67 yards from DET 30 to CHI 3. 23-D.Hester for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +28.9% · EPA +6.36]
• Detroit Lions (Q3 27:55) — (12:55) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 6 for -9 yards (97-M.Anderson). FUMBLES (97-M.Anderson), RECOVERED by CHI-36-B.McGowan at DET 12. 36-B.McGowan to DET 12 for no gain (29-B.Calhoun). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -5.85]

Quarterback report card

B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• B.Griese (Chicago Bears) · 59 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · -3.2% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -14.99 total EPA
• J.Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +17.7% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Chicago Bears: 15 drives, -14.37 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Detroit Lions: 15 drives, -6.42 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Detroit Lions leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• B. Berrian (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• B. Griese (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• J. Kitna (DET) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

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

1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 55:11 · CHI 31 · Score 0-3
   (10:11) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
2. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 34:23 · DET 15 · Score 6-3
   (4:23) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass short middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 34:16 · 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) — Q3 20:13 · DET 31 · Score 10-3
   (5:13) 9-R.Gould 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 15:54 · DET 23 · Score 13-3
   (:54) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CHI 4 · Score 13-9
   (15:00) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 84-S.McDonald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · CHI 2 · Score 13-10
   4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
8. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:27 · DET 44 · Score 13-16
   (13:27) 14-B.Griese pass short left intended for 80-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Smith at DET 36. 23-K.Smith for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 13:14 · CHI 2 · Score 13-17
   4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
10. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 13:14 · DET 30 · Score 19-17
    4-J.Hanson kicks 67 yards from DET 30 to CHI 3. 23-D.Hester for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 12:57 · DET 2 · Score 20-17
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
12. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 10:12 · CHI 15 · Score 20-23
    (10:12) 8-J.Kitna pass incomplete short right to 17-T.Walters. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 8-J.Kitna pass short ri
13. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · CHI 2 · Score 20-24
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
14. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 3:40 · CHI 5 · Score 20-30
    (3:40) 34-K.Jones right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 0:55 · DET 1 · Score 26-30
    (:55) 14-B.Griese pass short left to 88-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 0:52 · DET 2 · Score 27-30
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
17. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:52 · CHI 30 · Score 27-36
    9-R.Gould kicks onside 11 yards from CHI 30 to CHI 41. 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.
18. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:45 · CHI 2 · Score 27-37
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
19. Chicago Bears TD (+7) — Q4 0:23 · Score 27-37
    Timeout #3 by CHI at 00:23.
20. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q4 0:23 · Score 27-37
    Timeout #3 by CHI at 00:23.