Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: 2021 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-12-12, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 45–30 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 45 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Fields (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -5.82 total EPA, and -7.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.85 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-29.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (5:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left intended for 11-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Douglas at GB 45. 29-R.Douglas for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +15.85 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.59 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Byrd · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.28 EPA/play
5. 5 M. Lewis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Grant · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Chicago Bears — J. Grant (J. Fields pass) (Q2 41:17)
• Green Bay Packers — A. Lazard (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 36:04)
• Green Bay Packers — R. Douglas (Q2 35:09)
• Chicago Bears — D. Byrd (J. Fields pass) (Q2 33:30)
• Chicago Bears — J. Grant (Q2 31:54)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 30:52)
• Green Bay Packers — A. Jones (Q3 24:28)
• Green Bay Packers — A. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 23:32)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 4:36)

Field goals

• Chicago Bears — C. Santos (Q1 49:24)
• Chicago Bears — C. Santos (Q2 30:05)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q3 17:55)
• Chicago Bears — C. Santos (Q4 1:26)

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 GB 5 (Q1 49:24) — (4:24) 2-C.Santos 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 24–21. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 46 (Q2 41:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 17-J.Grant for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 41:09) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 36:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 13-A.Lazard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 36:02) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 52 (Q2 35:09); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 34:59) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 54 (Q2 33:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 10-D.Byrd for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 33:21) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 50 (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) 7-C.Bojorquez punts 47 yards to CHI 3, Center-46-S.Wirtel. 17-J.Grant for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 31:32) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 38 (Q2 30:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 30:44) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 2-C.Santos 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q3 24:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 24:24) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 23 (Q3 23:32) — (8:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 23:24) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 2 (Q3 17:55) — (2:55) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 4:33) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 25 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 2-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Chicago Bears (Q2 35:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left intended for 11-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Douglas at GB 45. 29-R.Douglas for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.1% · EPA -8.82]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) 7-C.Bojorquez punts 47 yards to CHI 3, Center-46-S.Wirtel. 17-J.Grant for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.0% · EPA -7.20]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 33:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 10-D.Byrd for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.0% · EPA +5.65]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 23:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 22 for -8 yards (91-P.Smith). FUMBLES (91-P.Smith) [91-P.Smith], touched at CHI 24, RECOVERED by GB-52-R.Gary at CHI 23. 52-R.Gary to CHI 23 for no gain (65-C [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.64]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.36]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Chicago Bears (Q2 35:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left intended for 11-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Douglas at GB 45. 29-R.Douglas for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.1% · EPA -8.82]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) 7-C.Bojorquez punts 47 yards to CHI 3, Center-46-S.Wirtel. 17-J.Grant for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.0% · EPA -7.20]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 33:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 10-D.Byrd for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.0% · EPA +5.65]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 23:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 22 for -8 yards (91-P.Smith). FUMBLES (91-P.Smith) [91-P.Smith], touched at CHI 24, RECOVERED by GB-52-R.Gary at CHI 23. 52-R.Gary to CHI 23 for no gain (65-C [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.64]

Quarterback report card

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

• J.Fields (Chicago Bears) · 47 dropbacks · 38.3% completion · -7.3% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.82 total EPA
• A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 72.5% completion · +17.1% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +15.85 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -8.58 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +7.21 total EPA, 7 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.
• J. Fields (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• A. Rodgers (GB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 49:24 · GB 5 · Score 3-0
   (4:24) 2-C.Santos 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
2. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 41:17 · GB 46 · Score 9-0
   (11:17) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 17-J.Grant for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 41:09 · GB 15 · Score 10-0
   2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 36:04 · CHI 2 · Score 10-6
   (6:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 13-A.Lazard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 36:02 · CHI 15 · Score 10-7
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 35:09 · GB 52 · Score 10-13
   (5:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left intended for 11-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Douglas at GB 45. 29-R.Douglas for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 34:59 · CHI 15 · Score 10-14
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
8. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 33:30 · GB 54 · Score 16-14
   (3:30) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 10-D.Byrd for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 33:21 · GB 15 · Score 17-14
   2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
10. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 31:54 · CHI 50 · Score 23-14
    (1:54) 7-C.Bojorquez punts 47 yards to CHI 3, Center-46-S.Wirtel. 17-J.Grant for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 31:32 · GB 15 · Score 24-14
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 30:52 · CHI 38 · Score 24-20
    (:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 30:44 · CHI 15 · Score 24-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
14. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · GB 26 · Score 27-21
    (:05) 2-C.Santos 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
15. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 24:28 · CHI 3 · Score 27-27
    (9:28) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 24:24 · CHI 15 · Score 27-28
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
17. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 23:32 · CHI 23 · Score 27-34
    (8:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 23:24 · CHI 15 · Score 27-35
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
19. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 17:55 · CHI 2 · Score 27-38
    (2:55) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
20. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:36 · CHI 3 · Score 27-44
    (4:36) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
21. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 4:33 · CHI 15 · Score 27-45
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
22. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 1:26 · GB 25 · Score 30-45
    (1:26) 2-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.