Game story
In Week 11 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-18, the Los Angeles Rams 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 Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Chandler (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -9.36 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.32 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (1:18) 17-M.Berger punts 54 yards to CHI 12, Center-45-C.Massey. 32-L.Johnson to CHI 25 for 13 yards (24-T.Canidate).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +12.32 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 3 L. Gordon · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 4 M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 5 B. Maynard · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.14 EPA/play
- 6 E. Conwell · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 7 R. Proehl · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 8 T. Edwards · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Bulger — LA · Passing
M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+12.32) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.48 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (6:14) 10-M.Bulger sacked at CHI 18 for -7 yards (59-R.Colvin). FUMBLES (59-R.Colvin), touched at CHI 15, RECOVERED by CHI-96-A.Brown at CHI 15. 96-A.Brown to CHI 15 for no gain (62-A.Timmerman).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — E. Conwell
- Los Angeles Rams — L. Gordon (M. Bulger pass)
- Chicago Bears — A. Thomas
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Proehl (M. Bulger pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q1 55:10) — (10:10) 84-E.Conwell left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 55:05) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–6. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q2 44:14) — (14:14) 2-P.Edinger 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q2 36:20) — (6:20) 2-P.Edinger 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CHI 22 (Q2 30:49) — (:49) 10-M.Bulger pass to 34-L.Gordon for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-70-A.Boone, Defensive Offside, declined.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 30:42) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q3 24:29) — (9:29) 35-A.Thomas up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 24:23) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) 10-M.Bulger pass to 87-R.Proehl for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 9:01) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 32 (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) 2-P.Edinger 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) 17-M.Berger punts 54 yards to CHI 12, Center-45-C.Massey. 32-L.Johnson to CHI 25 for 13 yards (24-T.Canidate).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 57:48) — (12:48) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce to CHI 26 for 21 yards (30-M.Brown).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:14) — (6:14) 10-M.Bulger sacked at CHI 18 for -7 yards (59-R.Colvin). FUMBLES (59-R.Colvin), touched at CHI 15, RECOVERED by CHI-96-A.Brown at CHI 15. 96-A.Brown to CHI 15 for no gain (62-A.Timmerman).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 24:29) — (9:29) 35-A.Thomas up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:49) — (:49) 10-M.Bulger pass to 34-L.Gordon for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-70-A.Boone, Defensive Offside, declined.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:14) — (6:14) 10-M.Bulger sacked at CHI 18 for -7 yards (59-R.Colvin). FUMBLES (59-R.Colvin), touched at CHI 15, RECOVERED by CHI-96-A.Brown at CHI 15. 96-A.Brown to CHI 15 for no gain (62-A.Timmerman).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 53:24) — (8:24) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-E.Conwell to CHI 40 for 52 yards (23-J.Azumah). PENALTY on CHI-21-R.McQuarters, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 40.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 47:53) — (2:53) (Punt formation) 4-B.Maynard left end to LA 35 for 20 yards (21-D.McCleon).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:49) — (:49) 10-M.Bulger pass to 34-L.Gordon for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-70-A.Boone, Defensive Offside, declined.
Quarterback report card
C.Chandler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Chandler (Chicago Bears) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -9.36 total EPA
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +12.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.013 | +0.007 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.223 | +0.250 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.181 | -0.125 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.007 | +0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 59.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears -0.01, Los Angeles Rams +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -1.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +0.56 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Bulger (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) — Q1 55:10 · CHI 1 · Score 0-6
(10:10) 84-E.Conwell left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 55:05 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 44:14 · LA 19 · Score 3-7
(14:14) 2-P.Edinger 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 36:20 · LA 30 · Score 6-7
(6:20) 2-P.Edinger 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:49 · CHI 22 · Score 6-13
(:49) 10-M.Bulger pass to 34-L.Gordon for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-70-A.Boone, Defensive Offside, declined. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:42 · CHI 2 · Score 6-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 24:29 · LA 13 · Score 12-14
(9:29) 35-A.Thomas up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 24:23 · LA 2 · Score 13-14
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 9:08 · CHI 8 · Score 13-20
(9:08) 10-M.Bulger pass to 87-R.Proehl for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 9:01 · CHI 2 · Score 13-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 3:53 · LA 32 · Score 16-21
(3:53) 2-P.Edinger 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Chicago Bears 21-16 in Week 11, 2002 on 2002-11-18.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Chicago Bears 16, Los Angeles Rams 21 (CHI 16-21 LA) in Week 11, 2002 on 2002-11-18.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 6, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Chicago Bears 16, Los Angeles Rams 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — E. Conwell (Q1 55:10) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — L. Gordon (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 30:49) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Thomas (Q3 24:29) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Proehl (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 9:08) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 44:14, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 36:20, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 3:53, 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?
C. Chandler (Chicago Bears), 48.8% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -9.36 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 53.8% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +12.32 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +12.32 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.48 EPA): (6:14) 10-M.Bulger sacked at CHI 18 for -7 yards (59-R.Colvin). FUMBLES (59-R.Colvin), touched at CHI 15, RECOVERED by CHI-96-A.Brown at CHI 15. 96-A.Brown to CHI 15 for no gain (6. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.0%.
Was Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Los Angeles Rams 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 2-7 Now 2-8 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
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