Game story
In Week 7 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-10-20, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 26–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +15.77 total EPA, and +4.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.77 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (14:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 5 for -10 yards (94-L.Floyd). FUMBLES (94-L.Floyd) [94-L.Floyd], touched at GB 1, RECOVERED by CHI-94-L.Floyd at GB -4. TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-69-D.Bakhti
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +15.77 total EPA · 65 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.46 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 4 T. Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 5 K. Carey · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 6 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 7 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 C. Meredith · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Rodgers — GB · Passing
A. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+15.77) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 65 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.31 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (14:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 5 for -10 yards (94-L.Floyd). FUMBLES (94-L.Floyd) [94-L.Floyd], touched at GB 1, RECOVERED by CHI-94-L.Floyd at GB -4. TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-69-D.Bakhtiari, Offensive Holdi
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — A. Rodgers
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Chicago Bears — C. Barth
- 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 opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q1 53:56) — (8:56) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 21 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 4-C.Barth 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 22 (Q2 30:22) — (:22) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 85 (Q3 29:43); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 29:30) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q3 24:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 24:11) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 14:55) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 29:43) — (14:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 5 for -10 yards (94-L.Floyd). FUMBLES (94-L.Floyd) [94-L.Floyd], touched at GB 1, RECOVERED by CHI-94-L.Floyd at GB -4. TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-69-D.Bakhti
- Chicago Bears (Q3 21:33) — (6:33) 12-M.Barkley pass incomplete short right to 82-L.Paulsen (53-N.Perry). Green Bay challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 12-M.Barkley sacked at CHI 40 for -10 yards (5
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 26:40) — (11:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb to CHI 18 for 18 yards (22-C.LeBlanc).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 24:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 55:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson to CHI 20 for 9 yards (29-H.Jones-Quartey) [49-S.Acho].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 29:43) — (14:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 5 for -10 yards (94-L.Floyd). FUMBLES (94-L.Floyd) [94-L.Floyd], touched at GB 1, RECOVERED by CHI-94-L.Floyd at GB -4. TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-69-D.Bakhti
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley pass short middle intended for 86-Z.Miller INTERCEPTED by 50-B.Martinez (42-M.Burnett) at CHI 42. 50-B.Martinez to CHI 38 for 4 yards (70-B.Massie).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-A.Hicks), Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 45:21) — (:21) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle to CHI 1 for no gain (22-C.LeBlanc).
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) · 65 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +15.77 total EPA
- M.Barkley (Chicago Bears) · 17 dropbacks · 35.3% completion · -15.0% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -7.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.136 | +0.070 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.295 | +0.243 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.119 | -0.067 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.070 | +0.136 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 66.2% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, -8.87 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +7.23 total EPA, 6 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.
- A. Rodgers (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.
- 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.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 53:56 · CHI 14 · Score 0-3
(8:56) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · GB 21 · Score 3-3
(2:00) 4-C.Barth 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:22 · CHI 22 · Score 3-6
(:22) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 29:43 · CHI 85 · Score 9-6
(14:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 5 for -10 yards (94-L.Floyd). FUMBLES (94-L.Floyd) [94-L.Floyd], touched at GB 1, RECOVERED by CHI-94-L.Floyd at GB - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 29:30 · GB 15 · Score 10-6
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 24:15 · CHI 5 · Score 10-12
(9:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 24:11 · CHI 15 · Score 10-13
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CHI 4 · Score 10-19
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · CHI 15 · Score 10-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 5:39 · CHI 2 · Score 10-26
(5:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 26-10 in Week 7, 2016 on 2016-10-20.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Chicago Bears 10, Green Bay Packers 26 (CHI 10-26 GB) in Week 7, 2016 on 2016-10-20.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 13; Final: Chicago Bears 10, Green Bay Packers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q3 29:43) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 24:15) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 5:39) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 53:56, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q2 32:00, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 30:22, 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), 60.0% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +15.77 total passing EPA. M. Barkley (Chicago Bears), 35.3% completion, -15.0% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -7.31 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +15.77 on passing plays. across 65 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.31 EPA): (14:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 5 for -10 yards (94-L.Floyd). FUMBLES (94-L.Floyd) [94-L.Floyd], touched at GB 1, RECOVERED by CHI-94-L.Floyd at GB -4. TOUCHDOWN. Penal. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.3%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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