Game story
In Week 16 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-26, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 34–12 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Matthews (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -2.25 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: J.Wilkins kicks 68 yards from STL 30 to CHI 2. G.Milburn to CHI 24 for 22 yards (L.Little).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +14.55 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +12.45 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3 B. Engram · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 4 J. Allen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 5 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 6 A. Hakim · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 7 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.35 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8 A. Mayes · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Warner — LA · Passing
K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+14.55) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.02 EPA) came from Chicago Bears: (9:59) S.Matthews pass intended for C.Enis INTERCEPTED by G.Wistrom at CHI 40. G.Wistrom for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CHI 48 (Q2 41:46) — (11:46) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 38:36) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 34:16) — (4:16) K.Warner pass to R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 32:11) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CHI 20 (Q2 30:48) — (:48) J.Wilkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–6. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 24:59) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 55 (Q3 24:59) — (9:59) S.Matthews pass intended for C.Enis INTERCEPTED by G.Wistrom at CHI 40. G.Wistrom for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 23:08) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q3 23:08) — (8:08) S.Matthews pass to B.Engram for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) S.Matthews pass to B.Engram for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on STL-B.Jenkins, Defensive Holding, declined.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q4 5:13) — (5:13) J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 60:00) — J.Wilkins kicks 68 yards from STL 30 to CHI 2. G.Milburn to CHI 24 for 22 yards (L.Little).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 44:53) — (14:53) C.McNown pass to M.Robinson ran ob at STL 30 for 47 yards (D.McCleon).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass intended for J.Robinson INTERCEPTED by S.Harris (T.Parrish) at CHI 0. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 41:46) — (11:46) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 38:36) — (8:36) C.McNown pass intended for B.Engram INTERCEPTED by B.Jenkins at STL 15. B.Jenkins to STL 17 for 2 yards (B.Engram).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 24:59) — (9:59) S.Matthews pass intended for C.Enis INTERCEPTED by G.Wistrom at CHI 40. G.Wistrom for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass intended for J.Robinson INTERCEPTED by S.Harris (T.Parrish) at CHI 0. Touchback.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 38:36) — (8:36) C.McNown pass intended for B.Engram INTERCEPTED by B.Jenkins at STL 15. B.Jenkins to STL 17 for 2 yards (B.Engram).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 41:46) — (11:46) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S.Matthews led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Matthews (Chicago Bears) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.25 total EPA
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 34 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · +0.43 EPA/play · +14.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.123 | +0.094 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.135 | +0.253 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.270 | +0.084 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.123 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 57.8% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -12.51 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +8.98 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 41:46 · CHI 48 · Score 0-6
(11:46) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 38:36 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 34:16 · CHI 2 · Score 0-13
(4:16) K.Warner pass to R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 32:11 · CHI 2 · Score 0-14
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:48 · CHI 20 · Score 0-17
(:48) J.Wilkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · CHI 4 · Score 0-23
(15:00) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 24:59 · CHI 2 · Score 0-24
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 24:59 · LA 55 · Score 0-30
(9:59) S.Matthews pass intended for C.Enis INTERCEPTED by G.Wistrom at CHI 40. G.Wistrom for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 23:08 · CHI 2 · Score 0-31
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 23:08 · LA 8 · Score 6-31
(8:08) S.Matthews pass to B.Engram for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 11:30 · LA 4 · Score 12-31
(11:30) S.Matthews pass to B.Engram for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on STL-B.Jenkins, Defensive Holding, declined. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 5:13 · CHI 10 · Score 12-34
(5:13) J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Chicago Bears 34-12 in Week 16, 1999 on 1999-12-26.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Chicago Bears 12, Los Angeles Rams 34 (CHI 12-34 LA) in Week 16, 1999 on 1999-12-26.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Los Angeles Rams 17; Q3: Chicago Bears 6, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q4: Chicago Bears 6, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: Chicago Bears 12, Los Angeles Rams 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 41:46) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 34:16) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 30:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 24:59) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 23:08) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:30) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:48, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q4 5:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
S. Matthews (Chicago Bears), 56.1% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.25 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 70.6% completion, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +14.55 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +14.55 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.02 EPA): (9:59) S.Matthews pass intended for C.Enis INTERCEPTED by G.Wistrom at CHI 40. G.Wistrom for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.3%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W
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