Game story
In Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-09-22, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 21–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Williams (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -3.77 total EPA, and +2.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Kmet (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (11:07) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left intended for 16-A.Dulin INTERCEPTED by 49-T.Edmunds (57-J.Sanborn) at CHI -4. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +10.20 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 2 K. Granson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.09 EPA/play
- 3 A. Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 4 R. Johnson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5 R. Johnson · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.96 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6 T. Sermon · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 7 R. Odunze · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 8 J. Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Kmet — CHI · Receiving
C. Kmet posted the highest total EPA (+10.20) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.65 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (11:07) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left intended for 16-A.Dulin INTERCEPTED by 49-T.Edmunds (57-J.Sanborn) at CHI -4. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Taylor
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Sermon
- Chicago Bears — R. Odunze (C. Williams pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Taylor
- Chicago Bears — C. Kmet (C. Williams pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — C. Santos
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 29 (Q2 38:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 38:19) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the IND 34 (Q3 27:56) — (12:56) 8-C.Santos 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 15:29) — (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-T.Sermon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 15:21) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 13–13. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short left to 15-R.Odunze for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q4 5:22) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q4 2:05); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 2:01) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 41:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left intended for 16-A.Dulin INTERCEPTED by 49-T.Edmunds (57-J.Sanborn) at CHI -4. Touchback.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 43:02) — (13:02) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce to CHI 4 for 44 yards (1-J.Johnson; 9-J.Brisker).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 39:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short left intended for 11-D.Carter INTERCEPTED by 40-J.Jones at IND 25. 40-J.Jones ran ob at IND 30 for 5 yards.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) 18-C.Williams sacked at CHI 11 for -7 yards (97-L.Latu). FUMBLES (97-L.Latu) [97-L.Latu], touched at CHI 12, RECOVERED by IND-90-G.Stewart at CHI 16.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 41:03) — (11:03) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 15-R.Odunze to IND 33 for 47 yards (20-N.Cross). ** Injury Update: CHI-70-B.Jones has returned to the game.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 41:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left intended for 16-A.Dulin INTERCEPTED by 49-T.Edmunds (57-J.Sanborn) at CHI -4. Touchback.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) 18-C.Williams sacked at CHI 11 for -7 yards (97-L.Latu). FUMBLES (97-L.Latu) [97-L.Latu], touched at CHI 12, RECOVERED by IND-90-G.Stewart at CHI 16.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 39:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short left intended for 11-D.Carter INTERCEPTED by 40-J.Jones at IND 25. 40-J.Jones ran ob at IND 30 for 5 yards.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Swift left end to IND 13 for -12 yards (94-T.Lewis).
Quarterback report card
C.Williams led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Williams (Chicago Bears) · 60 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -3.77 total EPA
- A.Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) · 23 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -9.8% CPOE · -0.46 EPA/play · -10.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.124 | -0.124 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.4% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.063 | -0.462 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.333 | -0.051 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.124 | +0.124 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 60.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears -0.12, Indianapolis Colts -0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -12.91 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -8.92 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts 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.
- C. Kmet (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Richardson (IND) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 38:26 · CHI 29 · Score 0-6
(8:26) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 38:19 · CHI 15 · Score 0-7
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 27:56 · IND 34 · Score 3-7
(12:56) 8-C.Santos 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 15:29 · CHI 1 · Score 3-13
(:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-T.Sermon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 15:21 · CHI 15 · Score 3-14
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 8:25 · IND 1 · Score 9-14
(8:25) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short left to 15-R.Odunze for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 5:25 · CHI 1 · Score 9-20
(5:25) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+7) — Q4 5:22 · CHI 15 · Score 9-21
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:05 · IND 6 · Score 15-21
(2:05) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short right to 85-C.Kmet for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: CHI-2-D.Moore has returned to the game. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 2:01 · IND 15 · Score 16-21
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears 21-16 in Week 3, 2024 on 2024-09-22.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Chicago Bears 16, Indianapolis Colts 21 (CHI 16-21 IND) in Week 3, 2024 on 2024-09-22.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 13, Indianapolis Colts 13; Final: Chicago Bears 16, Indianapolis Colts 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q2 38:26) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Sermon (Q3 15:29) Chicago Bears touchdown — R. Odunze (C. Williams pass) (Q4 8:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q4 5:25) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Kmet (C. Williams pass) (Q4 2:05) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q3 27:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts?
C. Williams (Chicago Bears), 55.0% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.77 total passing EPA. A. Richardson (Indianapolis Colts), 43.5% completion, -9.8% CPOE, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -10.62 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts?
C. Kmet (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +10.20 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.65 EPA): (11:07) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left intended for 16-A.Dulin INTERCEPTED by 49-T.Edmunds (57-J.Sanborn) at CHI -4. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.3%.
Was Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Indianapolis Colts won 21-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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