Game story
In Week 14 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-12-11, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +4.40 total EPA, and -6.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Jones (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-39.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 80-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 22-C.LeBlanc at DET 24. 22-C.LeBlanc for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 2 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +4.40 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 3 M. Barkley · Chicago Bears · Passing · +4.36 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 4 C. Meredith · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5 E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 6 D. Brown · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7 J. Howard · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.84 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8 D. Washington · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Jones — DET · Receiving
M. Jones posted the highest total EPA (+5.78) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.70 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 80-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 22-C.LeBlanc at DET 24. 22-C.LeBlanc for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — A. Boldin (M. Stafford pass)
- Chicago Bears — C. Meredith (M. Barkley pass)
- Chicago Bears — C. LeBlanc
- Detroit Lions — M. Stafford
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — C. Barth
- Detroit Lions — M. Prater
- Detroit Lions — M. Prater
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 20 (Q1 46:32) — (1:32) 4-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 11 (Q2 34:21) — (4:21) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 16 (Q2 30:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-A.Boldin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 30:19) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 36 (Q3 20:40) — (5:40) 5-M.Prater 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 31 (Q3 18:26) — (3:26) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley pass deep right to 81-C.Meredith for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 18:19) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 86 (Q4 7:14); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 7:07) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 3:17) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 80-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 22-C.LeBlanc at DET 24. 22-C.LeBlanc for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin to CHI 21 for 23 yards (37-B.Callahan).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 36:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones to CHI 18 for 48 yards (29-H.Jones-Quartey). Penalty on CHI-97-W.Young, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Hurst (37-B.Callahan) at CHI -5. Touchback.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley pass short left to 81-C.Meredith pushed ob at DET 16 for 27 yards (23-D.Slay). PENALTY on CHI-72-C.Leno, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DET 43 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 80-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 22-C.LeBlanc at DET 24. 22-C.LeBlanc for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Hurst (37-B.Callahan) at CHI -5. Touchback.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 36:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones to CHI 18 for 48 yards (29-H.Jones-Quartey). Penalty on CHI-97-W.Young, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 54:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at CHI 45 for -11 yards (96-A.Hicks). Penalty on DET-68-T.Decker, Offensive Holding, declined. Penalty on DET-71-R.Reiff, Offensive Holding, declined.
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -6.6% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.40 total EPA
- M.Barkley (Chicago Bears) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -6.3% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.021 | +0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.118 | +0.096 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.179 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.022 | -0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 57.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears +0.02, Detroit Lions +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Chicago Bears: 9 drives, +1.48 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 9 drives, +1.81 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Jones (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Barkley (CHI) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 46:32 · DET 20 · Score 3-0
(1:32) 4-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 34:21 · CHI 11 · Score 3-3
(4:21) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 30:24 · CHI 16 · Score 3-9
(:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-A.Boldin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 30:19 · CHI 15 · Score 3-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 20:40 · CHI 36 · Score 3-13
(5:40) 5-M.Prater 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 18:26 · DET 31 · Score 9-13
(3:26) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley pass deep right to 81-C.Meredith for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 18:19 · DET 15 · Score 10-13
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 7:14 · CHI 86 · Score 16-13
(7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 80-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 22-C.LeBlanc at DET 24. 22-C.LeBlanc for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 7:07 · DET 15 · Score 17-13
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 3:27 · CHI 7 · Score 17-19
(3:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 3:17 · CHI 15 · Score 17-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 20-17 in Week 14, 2016 on 2016-12-11.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Chicago Bears 17, Detroit Lions 20 (CHI 17-20 DET) in Week 14, 2016 on 2016-12-11.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Chicago Bears 17, Detroit Lions 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Boldin (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 30:24) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Meredith (M. Barkley pass) (Q3 18:26) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. LeBlanc (Q4 7:14) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Stafford (Q4 3:27) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q1 46:32, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 34:21, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 20:40, 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?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 45.7% completion, -6.6% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.40 total passing EPA. M. Barkley (Chicago Bears), 54.1% completion, -6.3% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.36 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
M. Jones (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +5.78 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.70 EPA): (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 80-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 22-C.LeBlanc at DET 24. 22-C.LeBlanc for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -39.7%.
Was Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
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