Game story
In Week 8 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-29, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 30–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +14.36 total EPA, and +6.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (14:54) (Shotgun) 17-T.Bagent pass deep right to 11-D.Mooney to LAC 38 for 41 yards (26-A.Samuel). Penalty on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +14.36 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2 D. Evans · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +6.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 3 D. Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 4 C. Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5 Q. Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8 S. Fehoko · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Herbert — LAC · Passing
J. Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+14.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.81 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (6:25) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler to LAC 46 for -5 yards (93-Ju.Jones, 96-Z.Pickens). FUMBLES (96-Z.Pickens), touched at LAC 45, RECOVERED by CHI-53-T.Edwards at LAC 41.
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. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Fehoko (J. Herbert pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Evans
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Parham (J. Herbert pass)
- Chicago Bears — T. Bagent
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CHI 39 (Q1 52:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 52:08) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q1 45:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 87-S.Fehoko for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 45:43) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CHI 25 (Q2 38:55) — (8:55) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q2 31:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 25-D.Evans right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 31:47) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CHI 11 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 30:04) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CHI 35 (Q3 23:56) — (8:56) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CHI 28 (Q3 18:05) — (3:05) 11-C.Dicker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) (No Huddle) 17-T.Bagent up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 59:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 17-T.Bagent pass deep right to 11-D.Mooney to LAC 38 for 41 yards (26-A.Samuel). Penalty on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 58:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 17-T.Bagent sacked at LAC 49 for -10 yards (97-J.Bosa).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 59:13) — (14:13) (No Huddle) 15-T.Taylor left end to LAC 39 for -2 yards (52-K.Mack).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 42:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 17-T.Bagent pass short left intended for 2-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Taylor at LAC 35. 36-J.Taylor ran ob at LAC 43 for 8 yards (11-D.Mooney).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler to LAC 46 for -5 yards (93-Ju.Jones, 96-Z.Pickens). FUMBLES (96-Z.Pickens), touched at LAC 45, RECOVERED by CHI-53-T.Edwards at LAC 41.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 42:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 17-T.Bagent pass short left intended for 2-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Taylor at LAC 35. 36-J.Taylor ran ob at LAC 43 for 8 yards (11-D.Mooney).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle to CHI 35 for no gain (22-E.Hicks). Penalty on LAC-88-T.McKitty, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-T.Bagent pass short right intended for 25-D.Evans INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Samuel at LAC 24. 26-A.Samuel pushed ob at LAC 27 for 3 yards (85-C.Kmet). The Replay Official reviewed the i
Quarterback report card
J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 68.9% completion · +6.9% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +14.36 total EPA
- T.Bagent (Chicago Bears) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · -4.4% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -9.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.189 | +0.058 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.0% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.247 | +0.319 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.075 | -0.570 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.058 | +0.189 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 65.0% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -15.12 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +4.73 total EPA, 6 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.
- J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Herbert (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- T. Bagent (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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 52:19 · CHI 39 · Score 0-6
(7:19) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 52:08 · CHI 15 · Score 0-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 45:49 · CHI 9 · Score 0-13
(:49) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 87-S.Fehoko for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 45:43 · CHI 15 · Score 0-14
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 38:55 · CHI 25 · Score 0-17
(8:55) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 31:52 · LAC 11 · Score 6-17
(1:52) (Shotgun) 25-D.Evans right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 31:47 · LAC 15 · Score 7-17
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:11 · CHI 11 · Score 7-23
(:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:04 · CHI 15 · Score 7-24
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 23:56 · CHI 35 · Score 7-27
(8:56) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 18:05 · CHI 28 · Score 7-30
(3:05) 11-C.Dicker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:22 · LAC 1 · Score 13-30
(2:22) (No Huddle) 17-T.Bagent up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Chicago Bears 30-13 in Week 8, 2023 on 2023-10-29.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Chicago Bears 13, Los Angeles Chargers 30 (CHI 13-30 LAC) in Week 8, 2023 on 2023-10-29.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q4: Chicago Bears 6, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Chicago Bears 13, Los Angeles Chargers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 52:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — S. Fehoko (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 45:49) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Evans (Q2 31:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Parham (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 30:11) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Bagent (Q4 2:22) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 38:55, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 23:56, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 18:05, 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?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 68.9% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +14.36 total passing EPA. T. Bagent (Chicago Bears), 64.1% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -9.57 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +14.36 on passing plays. across 45 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.81 EPA): (6:25) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler to LAC 46 for -5 yards (93-Ju.Jones, 96-Z.Pickens). FUMBLES (96-Z.Pickens), touched at LAC 45, RECOVERED by CHI-53-T.Edwards at . The biggest win-probability swing was +10.2%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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