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NFL · Week 11 · November 17, 2019 · 9 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2019 Week 11 Recap

Rams defeat Bears 17–7 in Week 11

Tarik Cohen led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 7–17 Week 11 finish.

Chicago Bears 7 4–6
Final 7–17
Los Angeles Rams 17 6–4 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
7–17
Halftime
Chicago Bears 0–10 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Mitchell Trubisky
FantasyHQ MVP
Tarik Cohen
Game date
November 17, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Tarik Cohen
    Tarik Cohen 5 REC · 35 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Javon Wims
    Javon Wims 1 REC · 11 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Braunecker 1 REC · 8 YDS -1.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Jared Goff
    Jared Goff 11/21 · 178 YDS · 2 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Cooper Kupp
    Cooper Kupp 3 REC · 53 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Gerald Everett
    Gerald Everett 1 REC · 20 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Chicago Bears 17–7 in Week 11 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-17, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (-13.1% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams swung the momentum.

In Week 11 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-17, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 17–7 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -6.31 total EPA, and -7.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, T. Cohen (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-13.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (6:25) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 83-J.Reynolds INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Smith at CHI 17. 58-R.Smith to CHI 17 for no gain (83-J.Reynolds).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Chicago Bears070007
Los Angeles Rams10070017

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 T. Cohen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  2. 2 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +2.79 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  3. 3 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  4. 4 G. Everett · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play
  5. 5 T. Gurley · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  6. 6 T. Cohen · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.30 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Wims · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  8. 8 M. Brown · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · -0.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · -0.02 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

T. Cohen — CHI · Receiving

T. Cohen posted the highest total EPA (+3.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.10 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (11:54) 30-T.Gurley right tackle to LA 43 for 5 yards (39-E.Jackson). FUMBLES (39-E.Jackson), RECOVERED by CHI-21-H.Clinton-Dix at LA 47. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to LA 46 for 1 yard (18-C.Kupp).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley (Q2 33:33)
  • Chicago Bears — T. Cohen (M. Trubisky pass) (Q3 22:16)
  • Los Angeles Rams — M. Brown (Q4 3:35)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q2 41:38)

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 10–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CHI 20 (Q2 41:38) — (11:38) 4-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 33:33) — (3:33) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 33:28) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 14 (Q3 22:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 29-T.Cohen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 22:10) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (No Huddle) 34-M.Brown up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 3:31) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:25) — (6:25) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 83-J.Reynolds INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Smith at CHI 17. 58-R.Smith to CHI 17 for no gain (83-J.Reynolds). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.29]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:54) — (11:54) 30-T.Gurley right tackle to LA 43 for 5 yards (39-E.Jackson). FUMBLES (39-E.Jackson), RECOVERED by CHI-21-H.Clinton-Dix at LA 47. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to LA 46 for 1 yard (18-C.Kupp). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -5.10]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 35:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left intended for 17-A.Miller INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Hill at LA 38. 22-T.Hill ran ob at LA 44 for 6 yards (17-A.Miller). Penalty on CHI-17-A.Miller, Offensive Pas [WPA -11.5% · EPA -3.97]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 46:02) — (1:02) 15-E.Pineiro 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -3.77]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 5:06) — (5:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 83-J.Reynolds to CHI 22 for 26 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.78]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:54) — (11:54) 30-T.Gurley right tackle to LA 43 for 5 yards (39-E.Jackson). FUMBLES (39-E.Jackson), RECOVERED by CHI-21-H.Clinton-Dix at LA 47. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to LA 46 for 1 yard (18-C.Kupp). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -5.10]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 18-C.Kupp for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep [WPA +8.2% · EPA +5.02]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:25) — (6:25) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 83-J.Reynolds INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Smith at CHI 17. 58-R.Smith to CHI 17 for no gain (83-J.Reynolds). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.29]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 35:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left intended for 17-A.Miller INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Hill at LA 38. 22-T.Hill ran ob at LA 44 for 6 yards (17-A.Miller). Penalty on CHI-17-A.Miller, Offensive Pas [WPA -11.5% · EPA -3.97]

Quarterback report card

M.Trubisky led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M.Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -7.7% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.31 total EPA
  • J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 21 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +2.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatChicago BearsLos Angeles Rams
Offensive EPA/play-0.255-0.181
Offensive success rate34.4%44.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.210+0.133
Rush EPA/play-0.196-0.326
Defensive EPA/play+0.181+0.255
Defensive success rate55.9%65.6%

By the numbers

Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.18 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -22.98 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -12.29 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.
  • T. Cohen (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • M. Trubisky (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 41:38 · CHI 20 · Score 0-3
    (11:38) 4-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  2. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 33:33 · CHI 1 · Score 0-9
    (3:33) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 33:28 · CHI 15 · Score 0-10
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  4. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 22:16 · LA 14 · Score 6-10
    (7:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 29-T.Cohen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 22:10 · LA 15 · Score 7-10
    15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  6. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 3:35 · CHI 5 · Score 7-16
    (3:35) (No Huddle) 34-M.Brown up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 3:31 · CHI 15 · Score 7-17
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Chicago Bears 17-7 in Week 11, 2019 on 2019-11-17.

What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?

The final score was Chicago Bears 7, Los Angeles Rams 17 (CHI 7-17 LA) in Week 11, 2019 on 2019-11-17.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?

Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Chicago Bears 7, Los Angeles Rams 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?

Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 33:33) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Cohen (M. Trubisky pass) (Q3 22:16) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Brown (Q4 3:35) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 41:38, 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?

M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 51.1% completion, -7.7% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.31 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 52.4% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +2.79 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams?

T. Cohen (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +3.02 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.10 EPA): (11:54) 30-T.Gurley right tackle to LA 43 for 5 yards (39-E.Jackson). FUMBLES (39-E.Jackson), RECOVERED by CHI-21-H.Clinton-Dix at LA 47. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to LA 46 for 1 yard (18-C. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.1%.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W