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NFL · Week 2 · September 18, 2022 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: 2022 Week 2 Recap

Packers defeat Bears 27–10 in Week 2

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 10–27 Week 2 finish.

Chicago Bears 10 1–1
Final 10–27
Green Bay Packers 27 1–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
10–27
Halftime
Chicago Bears 7–30 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
September 18, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • D.J. Montgomery
    D.J. Montgomery 15 CAR · 122 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Khalil Herbert
    Khalil Herbert 4 CAR · 38 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Griffin 1 REC · 18 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 19/30 · 218 YDS · 2 TD +14.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Andre Jones Jr.
    Andre Jones Jr. 15 CAR · 132 YDS · 1 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Watkins 3 REC · 93 YDS +6.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 27–10 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 7–30 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(9:18) 12-A.Rodgers FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 33, RECOVERED by CHI-64-M.Pennel at CHI 31.
Game date
2022-09-18

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 27–10 on 2022-09-18. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +14.39 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Chicago Bears7030010
Green Bay Packers32706027

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CHIChicago Bears
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 8:37FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 22
    Score
    0-3

    (8:37) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 4:42TD
    Justin Fields

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    6-3

    (4:42) 1-J.Fields right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 4:37XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    7-3

    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 15:00TD
    Andre Jones Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    7-9

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:54XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    7-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 4:40TD
    Andre Jones Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 8
    Score
    7-16

    (4:40) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 4:36XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    7-17

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:35TD
    Allen Lazard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 5
    Score
    7-23

    (:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 13-A.Lazard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:32TD
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+7

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    7-24

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 5:16FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 26
    Score
    10-24

    (5:16) 2-C.Santos 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:32FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 10
    Score
    10-27

    (2:32) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:28FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 35
    Score
    10-27

    2-M.Crosby kicks 60 yards from GB 35 to CHI 5. 25-T.Ebner pushed ob at CHI 43 for 38 yards (84-T.Davis). PENALTY on CHI-36-D.Houston-Carson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CHI 29.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +14.39 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  2. 2Andre Jones Jr.Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +8.08 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  3. 3D.J. MontgomeryD.J. Montgomery · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +7.04 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  4. 4S. Watkins · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  5. 5Andre Jones Jr.Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
  6. 6Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  7. 7Allen LazardAllen Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  8. 8Khalil HerbertKhalil Herbert · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+14.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (-5.54 EPA): (9:18) 12-A.Rodgers FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 33, RECOVERED by CHI-64-M.Pennel at CHI 31.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +14.39 total EPA
  • Justin FieldsJustin Fields (Chicago Bears) · 16 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -1.7% CPOE · -0.47 EPA/play · -7.54 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.089+0.159
Offensive success rate40.0%54.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.471+0.480
Rush EPA/play+0.176-0.010
Defensive EPA/play-0.159+0.089
Defensive success rate45.7%60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 9 drives, -4.91 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +12.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Justin FieldsChicago Bears — Justin Fields (Q1 4:42)
  • Andre Jones Jr.Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Q2 15:00)
  • Andre Jones Jr.Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:40)
  • Allen LazardGreen Bay Packers — Allen Lazard (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:35)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 8:37)
  • Cairo SantosChicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q3 5:16)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 2:32)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 2:28)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 22 (Q1 8:37) — (8:37) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) 1-J.Fields right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 4:37) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 27–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 14:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q2 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 4:36) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 13-A.Lazard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q2 0:32) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) 2-C.Santos 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q4 2:28).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +2.81]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 19-E.St. Brown to GB 25 for 30 yards (31-A.Amos) [91-P.Smith]. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.54]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones to CHI 13 for 15 yards (53-N.Morrow). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +2.07]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 12:41) — (12:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 28 for -11 yards (94-R.Quinn). [WPA -6.5% · EPA -1.85]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:22) — (12:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 13-A.Lazard to CHI 28 for 8 yards (4-E.Jackson). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +1.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) 12-A.Rodgers FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 33, RECOVERED by CHI-64-M.Pennel at CHI 31. [WPA -3.7% · EPA -5.54]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields up the middle to GB 1 for no gain (91-P.Smith; 90-J.Reed). Chicago challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (T [WPA -1.7% · EPA -4.03]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:45) — (5:45) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 11-S.Watkins pushed ob at CHI 33 for 55 yards (4-E.Jackson). [WPA +0.6% · EPA +3.94]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +2.81]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 8:37 · CHI 22 · Score 0-3
    (8:37) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  2. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 4:42 · GB 3 · Score 6-3
    (4:42) 1-J.Fields right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 4:37 · GB 15 · Score 7-3
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CHI 15 · Score 7-9
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · CHI 15 · Score 7-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:40 · CHI 8 · Score 7-16
    (4:40) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:36 · CHI 15 · Score 7-17
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:35 · CHI 5 · Score 7-23
    (:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 13-A.Lazard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+7) — Q2 0:32 · CHI 15 · Score 7-24
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  10. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 5:16 · GB 26 · Score 10-24
    (5:16) 2-C.Santos 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  11. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:32 · CHI 10 · Score 10-27
    (2:32) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  12. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:28 · GB 35 · Score 10-27
    2-M.Crosby kicks 60 yards from GB 35 to CHI 5. 25-T.Ebner pushed ob at CHI 43 for 38 yards (84-T.Davis). PENALTY on CHI-36-D.Houston-Carson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CHI 29.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers on 2022-09-18?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 27-10 in Week 2, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 27; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 6; Final: Chicago Bears 10, Green Bay Packers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Fields (Q1 4:42) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q2 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:40) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Lazard (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:35) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 8:37, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q3 5:16, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:32, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:28, 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?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 63.3% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +14.39 total passing EPA. Justin Fields (Chicago Bears), 43.8% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -7.54 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-5.54 EPA): (9:18) 12-A.Rodgers FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 33, RECOVERED by CHI-64-M.Pennel at CHI 31..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W