Game story
In Week 12 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-11-23, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 27–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Green (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -12.71 total EPA, and -7.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.45 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-7.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (12:35) 22-M.Forte right guard to LA 40 for 3 yards (72-Chris Long). FUMBLES (72-Chris Long), RECOVERED by LA-21-O.Atogwe at LA 41. 21-O.Atogwe to LA 41 for no gain (76-J.Tait). Play Challenged by CHI
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 2 D. Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 3 D. Looker · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 4 K. Darby · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 5 D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 6 M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7 D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8 D. Fells · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Holt — LA · Receiving
T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+6.45) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.61 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.11 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (8:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Green pass short left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher (55-L.Briggs) at LA 46. 54-B.Urlacher to LA 35 for 11 yards (73-A.Goldberg).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
- Chicago Bears — J. McKie (K. Orton pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Brown
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
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 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q1 58:10) — (13:10) 22-M.Forte up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 58:05) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q1 46:48) — (1:48) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 37-J.McKie for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 46:44) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 47 (Q2 39:31) — (9:31) 22-M.Forte right guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 39:22) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CHI 25 (Q2 35:06) — (5:06) 3-J.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 25 (Q2 31:43) — (1:43) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q3 20:17) — (5:17) 9-R.Gould 38 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.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 42:35) — (12:35) 22-M.Forte right guard to LA 40 for 3 yards (72-Chris Long). FUMBLES (72-Chris Long), RECOVERED by LA-21-O.Atogwe at LA 41. 21-O.Atogwe to LA 41 for no gain (76-J.Tait). Play Challenged by CHI
- Chicago Bears (Q1 59:53) — (14:53) 23-D.Hester left end pushed ob at LA 29 for 20 yards (25-C.Chavous).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 39:31) — (9:31) 22-M.Forte right guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 49:01) — (4:01) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 23-D.Hester pushed ob at LA 32 for 27 yards (24-R.Bartell).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 46:44) — 9-R.Gould kicks 68 yards from CHI 30 to LA 2. 19-D.Stanley to CHI 23 for 75 yards (25-G.Wolfe).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 23:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Green pass short left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher (55-L.Briggs) at LA 46. 54-B.Urlacher to LA 35 for 11 yards (73-A.Goldberg).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) 12-T.Green pass short middle intended for 88-J.Klopfenstein INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at LA 24. 55-L.Briggs to LA 15 for 9 yards (73-A.Goldberg).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 42:35) — (12:35) 22-M.Forte right guard to LA 40 for 3 yards (72-Chris Long). FUMBLES (72-Chris Long), RECOVERED by LA-21-O.Atogwe at LA 41. 21-O.Atogwe to LA 41 for no gain (76-J.Tait). Play Challenged by CHI
- Chicago Bears (Q2 39:31) — (9:31) 22-M.Forte right guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T.Green led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Green (Los Angeles Rams) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -7.0% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -12.71 total EPA
- K.Orton (Chicago Bears) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.015 | -0.358 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.413 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.100 | -0.525 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.358 | -0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 53.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.36), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, +1.19 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -28.65 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Green (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 58:10 · LA 13 · Score 6-0
(13:10) 22-M.Forte up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 58:05 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 46:48 · LA 7 · Score 13-0
(1:48) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 37-J.McKie for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 46:44 · LA 2 · Score 14-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 39:31 · LA 47 · Score 20-0
(9:31) 22-M.Forte right guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 39:22 · LA 2 · Score 21-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 35:06 · CHI 25 · Score 21-3
(5:06) 3-J.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 31:43 · LA 25 · Score 24-3
(1:43) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 20:17 · LA 20 · Score 27-3
(5:17) 9-R.Gould 38 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 Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-3 in Week 12, 2008 on 2008-11-23.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Chicago Bears 27, Los Angeles Rams 3 (CHI 27-3 LA) in Week 12, 2008 on 2008-11-23.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Chicago Bears 14, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Chicago Bears 27, Los Angeles Rams 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q1 58:10) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. McKie (K. Orton pass) (Q1 46:48) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q2 39:31) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Brown (Q2 35:06, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 31:43, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 20:17, 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?
T. Green (Los Angeles Rams), 45.7% completion, -7.0% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -12.71 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 60.0% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.36 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?
T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +6.45 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.11 EPA): (8:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Green pass short left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher (55-L.Briggs) at LA 46. 54-B.Urlacher to LA 35 for 11 yards (73-A.Goldberg).. The biggest win-probability swing was -7.4%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
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