Game story
In Week 2 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-09-13, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 23–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -8.40 total EPA, and +3.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Masthay (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-T.Masthay pass short middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Green Bay Packers | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Masthay · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +5.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.16 EPA/play
- 2 T. Crabtree · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.16 EPA/play
- 3 M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4 C. Benson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
- 6 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 8 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Masthay — GB · Passing
T. Masthay posted the highest total EPA (+5.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +5.16 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.46 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (8:14) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 89-Ja.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at GB 44. 26-T.Jennings to GB 24 for 20 yards (32-C.Benson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — T. Crabtree (T. Masthay pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass)
- Chicago Bears — K. Davis (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 29 (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 27 (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-T.Masthay pass short middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 31:50) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 17 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 27 (Q3 23:53) — (8:53) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 36 (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) 2-M.Crosby 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 26 (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 11:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 21 (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 87-K.Davis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 6:49) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-T.Masthay pass short middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 39:42) — (9:42) 29-M.Bush left tackle to GB 38 for -1 yards (22-J.McMillian; 79-R.Pickett). PENALTY on CHI-72-G.Carimi, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at GB 38.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 36:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb to GB 43 for 20 yards (21-M.Wright).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 44:48) — (14:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-Ja.Jones to CHI 42 for -5 yards (26-T.Jennings).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 44:54) — (14:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to 89-Ja.Jones. Green Bay challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY o
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 89-Ja.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at GB 44. 26-T.Jennings to GB 24 for 20 yards (32-C.Benson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-T.Masthay pass short middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams [50-A.Hawk] at GB 36. 38-T.Williams ran ob at CHI 26 for 38 yards (63-R.Garza).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 87-K.Davis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +3.6% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -8.40 total EPA
- J.Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 37 dropbacks · 29.7% completion · -14.0% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -13.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.207 | -0.050 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.8% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.371 | -0.081 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.167 | -0.113 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.050 | +0.207 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 63.2% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -15.75 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -4.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Masthay (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Rodgers (GB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Cutler (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.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 43:01 · CHI 29 · Score 0-3
(13:01) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 31:56 · CHI 27 · Score 0-9
(1:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-T.Masthay pass short middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 31:50 · CHI 2 · Score 0-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · CHI 17 · Score 0-13
(:01) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 23:53 · GB 27 · Score 3-13
(8:53) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 11:43 · CHI 36 · Score 3-16
(11:43) 2-M.Crosby 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:22 · CHI 26 · Score 3-22
(11:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 11:17 · CHI 2 · Score 3-23
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:54 · GB 21 · Score 9-23
(6:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 87-K.Davis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 6:49 · GB 2 · Score 10-23
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 23-10 in Week 2, 2012 on 2012-09-13.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Chicago Bears 10, Green Bay Packers 23 (CHI 10-23 GB) in Week 2, 2012 on 2012-09-13.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 13; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Chicago Bears 10, Green Bay Packers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Crabtree (T. Masthay pass) (Q2 31:56) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 11:22) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Davis (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 6:54) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 43:01, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 30:01, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 23:53, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 11:43, 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?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 56.4% completion, +3.6% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -8.40 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 29.7% completion, -14.0% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -13.74 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
T. Masthay (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +5.16 on passing plays. across 1 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.46 EPA): (8:14) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 89-Ja.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at GB 44. 26-T.Jennings to GB 24 for 20 yards (32-C.Benson).. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.0%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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