Game story
In Week 1 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-09-09, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 14–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -1.82 total EPA, and +7.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.41 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (8:13) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 1, RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at CHI 2. 30-M.Brown to CHI 2 for no gain (68-K.Dielman).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.41 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 2 B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +8.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 3 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 4 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 5 D. Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 6 M. Turner · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.38 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
- 8 C. Benson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Gates — LAC · Receiving
A. Gates posted the highest total EPA (+8.41) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.86 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (8:13) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 1, RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at CHI 2. 30-M.Brown to CHI 2 for no gain (68-K.Dielman).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (L. Tomlinson pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CHI 17 (Q3 15:52) — (:52) 21-L.Tomlinson pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 15:45) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 9:09) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:13) — (8:13) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 1, RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at CHI 2. 30-M.Brown to CHI 2 for no gain (68-K.Dielman).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 48:20) — (3:20) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown at CHI 37. 30-M.Brown to LAC 36 for 27 yards (79-M.Goff).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) 29-A.Peterson up the middle to LAC 46 for 2 yards (54-S.Cooper). FUMBLES (54-S.Cooper), RECOVERED by LAC-42-C.Hart at LAC 44. 42-C.Hart to LAC 44 for no gain (57-O.Kreutz).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 18:09) — (3:09) 5-M.Scifres punts 22 yards to CHI 29, Center-50-D.Binn. 36-B.McGowan to CHI 29 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-57-M.Wilhelm at CHI 29.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 28:27) — (13:27) 32-C.Benson right end to CHI 40 for no gain (76-J.Williams, 93-L.Castillo). FUMBLES (76-J.Williams), RECOVERED by LAC-54-S.Cooper at CHI 40. 54-S.Cooper to CHI 41 for -1 yards (69-F.Miller).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:13) — (8:13) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 1, RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at CHI 2. 30-M.Brown to CHI 2 for no gain (68-K.Dielman).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 28:27) — (13:27) 32-C.Benson right end to CHI 40 for no gain (76-J.Williams, 93-L.Castillo). FUMBLES (76-J.Williams), RECOVERED by LAC-54-S.Cooper at CHI 40. 54-S.Cooper to CHI 41 for -1 yards (69-F.Miller).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 48:20) — (3:20) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown at CHI 37. 30-M.Brown to LAC 36 for 27 yards (79-M.Goff).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 17-P.Rivers kneels, dead ball declared at CHI 9 for -1 yards.
Quarterback report card
P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +7.1% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.82 total EPA
- R.Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 26 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -10.5% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -4.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.300 | -0.110 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.4% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.168 | +0.011 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.598 | -0.304 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.110 | +0.300 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 64.6% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.30), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -19.51 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -9.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- R. Grossman (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.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 44:17 · LAC 9 · Score 3-0
(14:17) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 15:52 · CHI 17 · Score 3-6
(:52) 21-L.Tomlinson pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 15:45 · CHI 2 · Score 3-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:16 · CHI 7 · Score 3-13
(9:16) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:09 · CHI 2 · Score 3-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Chicago Bears 14-3 in Week 1, 2007 on 2007-09-09.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Chicago Bears 3, Los Angeles Chargers 14 (CHI 3-14 LAC) in Week 1, 2007 on 2007-09-09.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Chicago Bears 3, Los Angeles Chargers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (L. Tomlinson pass) (Q3 15:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 9:16) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 44:17, 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 Chargers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.1% completion, +7.1% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.82 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 46.2% completion, -10.5% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -4.36 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +8.41 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.86 EPA): (8:13) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 1, RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at CHI 2. 30-M.Brown to CHI 2 for no gain (68-K.Dielman).. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.3%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Now 0-1 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Now 1-0 W
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