Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants: 2004 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-11-07, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 28–21 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Warner (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -22.47 total EPA.

On the individual side, J. Shockey (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.21 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-21.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (2:29) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at 50. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at NYG 9 for 41 yards (77-L.Petitgout). PENALTY on NYG-21-T.Barber, Low Block, 5 yards, enforce

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.97 EPA/play
5. 5 B. Wade · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.25 EPA/play
6. 6 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Thomas · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Thomas · Chicago Bears · Rushing · -0.12 total EPA · 28 snaps · -0.00 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• New York Giants — T. Barber (Q1 53:13)
• New York Giants — T. Barber (Q1 49:00)
• Chicago Bears — B. Berrian (C. Krenzel pass) (Q2 35:27)
• Chicago Bears — A. Thomas (Q2 32:41)
• Chicago Bears — A. Thomas (Q4 7:56)
• New York Giants — J. Shockey (K. Warner pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

• Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q2 31:14)
• Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q2 30:04)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q1 53:13) — (8:13) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 53:03) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q1 49:00) — (4:00) 21-T.Barber right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 48:54) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 20–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 35 (Q2 35:27) — (5:27) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 35:13) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 32:41) — (2:41) 35-A.Thomas left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 32:35) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 4 (Q2 31:14) — (1:14) 2-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 2-P.Edinger 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 8–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 41 (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 35-A.Thomas left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 7:44) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-C.Krenzel rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Back to pass, rushes.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 1:56) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..

Turning points

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

• New York Giants (Q2 32:29) — (2:29) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at 50. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at NYG 9 for 41 yards (77-L.Petitgout). PENALTY on NYG-21-T.Barber, Low Block, 5 yards, enforce [WPA -21.6% · EPA -6.42]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 25:44) — (10:44) 16-C.Krenzel FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 34, touched at CHI 24, RECOVERED by NYG-54-N.Greisen at CHI 18. 54-N.Greisen to CHI 18 for no gain (57-O.Kreutz). Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Time [WPA -20.4% · EPA -4.93]
• New York Giants (Q3 24:54) — (9:54) 13-K.Warner sacked at CHI 25 for -5 yards (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-95-I.Scott at CHI 24. 95-I.Scott to CHI 33 for 9 yards (65-J.Whittle). Officially, a sack for 4 ya [WPA -18.4% · EPA -4.46]
• New York Giants (Q2 31:09) — (1:09) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (43-M.Green) at NYG 46. 23-J.Azumah to NYG 41 for 5 yards (86-J.Taylor). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -2.69]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 49:53) — (4:53) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at CHI 34 for -3 yards (28-G.Wilson). FUMBLES (28-G.Wilson), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at CHI 36. 72-O.Umenyiora pushed ob at CHI 21 for 15 yards (47-B.Johnson). Offic [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.73]

Impact plays

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

• New York Giants (Q2 32:29) — (2:29) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at 50. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at NYG 9 for 41 yards (77-L.Petitgout). PENALTY on NYG-21-T.Barber, Low Block, 5 yards, enforce [WPA -21.6% · EPA -6.42]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 25:44) — (10:44) 16-C.Krenzel FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 34, touched at CHI 24, RECOVERED by NYG-54-N.Greisen at CHI 18. 54-N.Greisen to CHI 18 for no gain (57-O.Kreutz). Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Time [WPA -20.4% · EPA -4.93]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 35-A.Thomas left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +4.90]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 49:53) — (4:53) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at CHI 34 for -3 yards (28-G.Wilson). FUMBLES (28-G.Wilson), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at CHI 36. 72-O.Umenyiora pushed ob at CHI 21 for 15 yards (47-B.Johnson). Offic [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.73]

Quarterback report card

K.Warner led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• K.Warner (New York Giants) · 45 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.50 EPA/play · -22.47 total EPA
• C.Krenzel (Chicago Bears) · 31 dropbacks · 25.8% completion · -0.39 EPA/play · -11.95 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.27 vs -0.37), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Chicago Bears: 19 drives, -24.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 18 drives, -34.35 total EPA, 3 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• J. Shockey (New York Giants) 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.

1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 53:13 · CHI 3 · Score 0-6
   (8:13) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 53:03 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
   2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 49:00 · CHI 1 · Score 0-13
   (4:00) 21-T.Barber right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 48:54 · CHI 2 · Score 0-14
   2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
5. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 35:27 · NYG 35 · Score 6-14
   (5:27) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 35:13 · NYG 2 · Score 7-14
   2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
7. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 32:41 · NYG 4 · Score 13-14
   (2:41) 35-A.Thomas left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 32:35 · NYG 2 · Score 14-14
   2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
9. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 31:14 · NYG 4 · Score 17-14
   (1:14) 2-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
10. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · NYG 3 · Score 20-14
    (:04) 2-P.Edinger 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
11. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 7:56 · NYG 41 · Score 26-14
    (7:56) (Shotgun) 35-A.Thomas left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q4 7:44 · NYG 2 · Score 28-14
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-C.Krenzel rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Back to pass, rushes.
13. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · CHI 1 · Score 28-20
    (2:00) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
14. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · CHI 2 · Score 28-21
    2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.