Game story
In Week 5 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-01, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -3.96 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Robinson (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: P.Edinger kicks 71 yards from CHI 30 to GB -1. A.Rossum to GB 25 for 26 yards (W.Holdman; M.Green). GB #21 (Berry) injured on play.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +12.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +4.08 EPA/play
- 2 C. McNown · Chicago Bears · Passing · +9.22 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 3 B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.98 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4 E. Kennison · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.17 EPA/play
- 5 D. Levens · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6 M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 7 A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 C. Enis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Robinson — CHI · Receiving
M. Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+12.23) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +4.08 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.15 EPA) came from Chicago Bears: (9:07) C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
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 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 57:18) — (12:18) C.McNown left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 57:18) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 1 (Q1 49:38) — (4:38) P.Edinger 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 68 (Q2 39:07) — (9:07) C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 39:07) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 24 (Q2 34:48) — (4:48) R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 58 (Q3 20:35) — (5:35) C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 20:35) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 14 (Q3 17:36) — (2:36) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 17:36) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 17 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 12 (Q4 8:44) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 29 (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) P.Edinger 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 17 (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 1:58) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 60:00) — P.Edinger kicks 71 yards from CHI 30 to GB -1. A.Rossum to GB 25 for 26 yards (W.Holdman; M.Green). GB #21 (Berry) injured on play.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) B.Bartholomew punts 31 yards to GB 18, Center-P.Mannelly, fair catch by A.Rossum.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:07) — (:07) B.Favre pass incomplete (P.Daniels).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 59:51) — (14:51) B.Favre pass intended for B.Franks INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at CHI 47. T.Parrish to GB 17 for 36 yards (M.Tauscher).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:15) — (:15) B.Favre pass incomplete to B.Franks.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 39:07) — (9:07) C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 20:35) — (5:35) C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 59:51) — (14:51) B.Favre pass intended for B.Franks INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at CHI 47. T.Parrish to GB 17 for 36 yards (M.Tauscher).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 52:22) — (7:22) E.Kennison right end to CHI 38 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CHI 38. E.Kennison to GB 3 for 59 yards (T.McBride).
Quarterback report card
B.Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 54 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.96 total EPA
- C.McNown (Chicago Bears) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +9.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.071 | +0.007 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.4% | 47.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.275 | -0.073 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.166 | -0.202 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.071 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.2% | 57.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Chicago Bears: 15 drives, +6.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, +0.61 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Robinson (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 57:18 · GB 1 · Score 6-0
(12:18) C.McNown left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 57:18 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 49:38 · GB 1 · Score 10-0
(4:38) P.Edinger 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 39:07 · GB 68 · Score 16-0
(9:07) C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 39:07 · GB 2 · Score 17-0
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 34:48 · CHI 24 · Score 17-3
(4:48) R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 20:35 · GB 58 · Score 23-3
(5:35) C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 20:35 · GB 2 · Score 24-3
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 17:36 · CHI 14 · Score 24-9
(2:36) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 17:36 · CHI 2 · Score 24-10
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 8:44 · CHI 17 · Score 24-16
(8:44) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 8:44 · CHI 12 · Score 24-17
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 3:15 · GB 29 · Score 27-17
(3:15) P.Edinger 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 1:58 · CHI 17 · Score 27-23
(1:58) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 1:58 · CHI 2 · Score 27-24
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 27-24 in Week 5, 2000 on 2000-10-01.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Chicago Bears 27, Green Bay Packers 24 (CHI 27-24 GB) in Week 5, 2000 on 2000-10-01.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: Chicago Bears 27, Green Bay Packers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 57:18) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 39:07) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 20:35) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 17:36) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:44) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:58) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q1 49:38, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 34:48, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q4 3:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 57.4% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.96 total passing EPA. C. McNown (Chicago Bears), 44.0% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +9.22 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
M. Robinson (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +12.23 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.15 EPA): (9:07) C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Was Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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