Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: 2008 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-10-05, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 34–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Orton (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with +19.26 total EPA, and +9.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Orton (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-15.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (12:18) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 25 for -10 yards (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-97-M.Anderson at DET 24. 97-M.Anderson to DET 24 for no gain (8-J.Kitna).

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 K. Orton · Chicago Bears · Passing · +19.26 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
2. 2 R. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
3. 3 R. Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +8.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
4. 4 G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 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 (K. Orton pass) (Q2 35:36)
• Chicago Bears — D. Hester (K. Orton pass) (Q2 32:00)
• Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q3 26:20)
• Chicago Bears — C. Tillman (Q3 25:18)
• Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q3 22:15)

Field goals

• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q1 51:52)
• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 12:02)

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 DET 19 (Q1 51:52) — (6:52) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q2 35:36); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 35:27) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 31:56) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 26:20) — (11:20) 22-M.Forte up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 26:17) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 86 (Q3 25:18) — (10:18) 6-D.Orlovsky pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 26. 33-C.Tillman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 25:10) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 12 (Q3 22:15) — (7:15) 34-Kevin Smith left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 22:08) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 27 (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) 9-R.Gould 45 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.

• Detroit Lions (Q2 42:18) — (12:18) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 25 for -10 yards (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-97-M.Anderson at DET 24. 97-M.Anderson to DET 24 for no gain (8-J.Kitna). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -6.15]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 50:09) — (5:09) 18-K.Orton pass deep left to 82-G.Olsen pushed ob at DET 41 for 52 yards (26-D.Smith). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.62]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 41:01) — (11:01) 22-M.Forte up the middle to DET 15 for no gain (99-D.White). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -4.15]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 35:36) — (5:36) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 22-M.Forte for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:27.) [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.50]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 45:23) — (:23) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester to DET 47 for 8 yards (28-L.Bodden; 50-E.Sims). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +1.62]

Impact plays

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

• Detroit Lions (Q3 25:18) — (10:18) 6-D.Orlovsky pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 26. 33-C.Tillman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.7% · EPA -6.76]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 42:18) — (12:18) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 25 for -10 yards (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-97-M.Anderson at DET 24. 97-M.Anderson to DET 24 for no gain (8-J.Kitna). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -6.15]
• Detroit Lions (Q3 23:45) — (8:45) 2-N.Harris punts 48 yards to CHI 21, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 23-D.Hester to CHI 26 for 5 yards (27-D.Bullocks). FUMBLES (27-D.Bullocks), RECOVERED by DET-38-R.Robinson at CHI 22. 38-R.Robinson to [WPA +0.1% · EPA +5.23]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 41:01) — (11:01) 22-M.Forte up the middle to DET 15 for no gain (99-D.White). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -4.15]

Quarterback report card

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

• K.Orton (Chicago Bears) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +9.9% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +19.26 total EPA
• D.Orlovsky (Detroit Lions) · 25 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · -5.9% CPOE · -0.55 EPA/play · -13.67 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 (+0.08 vs -0.34), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Chicago Bears: 13 drives, +7.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -25.98 total EPA, 2 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.
• K. Orton (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• K. Orton (CHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• D. Orlovsky (DET) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 51:52 · DET 19 · Score 3-0
   (6:52) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
2. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 35:36 · DET 9 · Score 9-0
   (5:36) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 22-M.Forte for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeou
3. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 35:27 · DET 2 · Score 10-0
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
4. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · DET 12 · Score 16-0
   (2:00) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 31:56 · DET 2 · Score 17-0
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
6. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 26:20 · DET 1 · Score 23-0
   (11:20) 22-M.Forte up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 26:17 · DET 2 · Score 24-0
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
8. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 25:18 · CHI 86 · Score 30-0
   (10:18) 6-D.Orlovsky pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 26. 33-C.Tillman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 25:10 · DET 2 · Score 31-0
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
10. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 22:15 · CHI 12 · Score 31-6
    (7:15) 34-Kevin Smith left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 22:08 · CHI 2 · Score 31-7
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
12. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 12:02 · DET 27 · Score 34-7
    (12:02) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.