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NFL · Week 12 · November 22, 2018 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: 2018 Week 12 Recap

Bears defeat Lions 23–16 in Week 12

K.Golladay led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 23–16 Week 12 finish.

Chicago Bears 23 8–3 Winner
Final 23–16
Detroit Lions 16 4–7
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
23–16
Halftime
Chicago Bears 9–7 Detroit Lions
Top passer
C. Daniel
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Golladay
Game date
November 22, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • T.Gabriel 7 REC · 49 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Tarik Cohen
    Tarik Cohen 7 REC · 45 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Alton Robinson
    Alton Robinson 2 REC · 37 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • K.Golladay 5 REC · 90 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Blount 19 CAR · 88 YDS · 2 TD +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Nick Bellore
    Nick Bellore 2 REC · 12 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 23–16 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Chicago Bears 9–7 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Golladay
Top passer
C. Daniel
Biggest EPA play
(6:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-M.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 39-…
Game date
2018-11-22

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 23–16 on 2018-11-22. K. Golladay posted a game-high +5.39 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Chicago Bears90140023
Detroit Lions7630016

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

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 9:10TD
    LBL. Blount

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 4
    Score
    0-6

    (9:10) (Shotgun) 29-L.Blount left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 9:03XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    0-7

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 4:03FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 22
    Score
    3-7

    (4:03) 1-C.Parkey 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:44TD
    TMT. Mizzell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 10
    Score
    9-7

    (:44) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short left to 33-T.Mizzell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 1:41TD
    LBL. Blount

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 4
    Score
    9-13

    (1:41) 29-L.Blount left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 13:46TD
    Tarik Cohen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 14
    Score
    15-13

    (13:46) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 29-T.Cohen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 13:40XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    16-13

    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 7:48FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    16-16

    (7:48) 5-M.Prater 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 6:09TD
    Eddie Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 59
    Score
    22-16

    (6:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-M.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at DET 41. 39-E.Jackson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 6:00XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    23-16

    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Gabriel · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  3. 3Tarik CohenTarik Cohen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  4. 4Alton RobinsonAlton Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  5. 5L. Blount · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.91 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  6. 6Nick BelloreNick Bellore · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  7. 7Anthony MillerAnthony Miller · Chicago Bears · Passing · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Daniel · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 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

K. Golladay — DET · Receiving

K. Golladay posted the highest total EPA (+5.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.

K. Golladay's top snap (+2.59 EPA): (4:02) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay pushed ob at CHI 29 for 43 yards (58-R.Smith).

Biggest single play (-9.27 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (6:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-M.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at DET 41. 39-E.Jackson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • C. Daniel (Chicago Bears) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +4.8% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.31 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 42 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.0% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -11.47 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.101-0.201
Offensive success rate38.4%38.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.006-0.273
Rush EPA/play-0.389+0.066
Defensive EPA/play+0.201+0.101
Defensive success rate61.3%61.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -7.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -16.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — L. Blount (Q2 9:10)
  • Chicago Bears — T. Mizzell (C. Daniel pass) (Q2 0:44)
  • Detroit Lions — L. Blount (Q3 1:41)
  • Tarik CohenChicago Bears — Tarik Cohen (C. Daniel pass) (Q4 13:46)
  • Eddie JacksonChicago Bears — Eddie Jackson (Q4 6:09)

Field goals

  • Chicago Bears — C. Parkey (Q2 4:03)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 7:48)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 9–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 29-L.Blount left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 9:03) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) 1-C.Parkey 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q2 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short left to 33-T.Mizzell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q3 1:41) — (1:41) 29-L.Blount left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 29-T.Cohen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 13:40) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 2 (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) 5-M.Prater 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 59 (Q4 6:09); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 6:00) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-M.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at DET 41. 39-E.Jackson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -41.4% · EPA -9.27]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right intended for 80-M.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at CHI -7. Touchback. [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.55]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short left to 80-T.Burton to DET 38 for 4 yards (26-D.Shead). FUMBLES (26-D.Shead), RECOVERED by DET-40-J.Davis at DET 40. 40-J.Davis to CHI 40 for 20 yards (68-J.Dan [WPA -11.6% · EPA -5.74]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 29-T.Cohen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.43]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 19-K.Golladay to CHI 33 for 23 yards (59-D.Trevathan) [52-K.Mack]. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +2.13]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-M.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at DET 41. 39-E.Jackson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -41.4% · EPA -9.27]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short left to 80-T.Burton to DET 38 for 4 yards (26-D.Shead). FUMBLES (26-D.Shead), RECOVERED by DET-40-J.Davis at DET 40. 40-J.Davis to CHI 40 for 20 yards (68-J.Dan [WPA -11.6% · EPA -5.74]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right intended for 80-M.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at CHI -7. Touchback. [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.55]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 5:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass deep right to 12-A.Robinson II to DET 23 for 29 yards (23-D.Slay). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +3.41]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 9:10 · CHI 4 · Score 0-6
    (9:10) (Shotgun) 29-L.Blount left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 9:03 · CHI 15 · Score 0-7
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  3. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 4:03 · DET 22 · Score 3-7
    (4:03) 1-C.Parkey 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  4. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:44 · DET 10 · Score 9-7
    (:44) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short left to 33-T.Mizzell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 1:41 · CHI 4 · Score 9-13
    (1:41) 29-L.Blount left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 13:46 · DET 14 · Score 15-13
    (13:46) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 29-T.Cohen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 13:40 · DET 15 · Score 16-13
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  8. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:48 · CHI 2 · Score 16-16
    (7:48) 5-M.Prater 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  9. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:09 · CHI 59 · Score 22-16
    (6:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-M.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at DET 41. 39-E.Jackson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 6:00 · DET 15 · Score 23-16
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

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.
  • K. Golladay (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Daniel (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions on 2018-11-22?

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 23-16 in Week 12, 2018.

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

Q2: Chicago Bears 9, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 6; Q4: Chicago Bears 14, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Chicago Bears 23, Detroit Lions 16.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — L. Blount (Q2 9:10) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Mizzell (C. Daniel pass) (Q2 0:44) Detroit Lions touchdown — L. Blount (Q3 1:41) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Cohen (C. Daniel pass) (Q4 13:46) Chicago Bears touchdown — E. Jackson (Q4 6:09) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 4:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 7:48, 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?

C. Daniel (Chicago Bears), 62.8% completion, +4.8% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.31 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 66.7% completion, +0.0% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -11.47 total passing EPA.

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

K. Golladay (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.39 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.59 EPA): (4:02) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay pushed ob at CHI 29 for 43 yards (58-R.Smith)..

Was Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Chicago Bears won 23-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

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