Game story
In Week 4 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-03, the New York Giants took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 17–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -5.92 total EPA, and -4.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, H. Nicks (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.45 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (5:07) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 49 for -5 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at CHI 48. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 48 for no gain (66-D.Diehl). Officially, a sack
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New York Giants | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 2 B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 3 J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 4 A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 5 T. Beckum · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 6 D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 7 C. Taylor · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8 B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Receiving · -0.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
H. Nicks — NYG · Receiving
H. Nicks posted the highest total EPA (+7.45) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.31 EPA) came from New York Giants: (12:05) 10-E.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at NYG 29. 46-C.Harris to NYG 29 for no gain (89-K.Boss). Aborted handoff to B.Jacobs.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — A. Bradshaw
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
Field goals
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- 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: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CHI 4 (Q1 48:40) — (3:40) 9-L.Tynes 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-6-M.Dodge..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q3 17:58) — (2:58) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 7 (Q3 17:48).
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 4:31) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-6-M.Dodge..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q2 35:07) — (5:07) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 49 for -5 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at CHI 48. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 48 for no gain (66-D.Diehl). Officially, a sack
- New York Giants (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 10-E.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at NYG 29. 46-C.Harris to NYG 29 for no gain (89-K.Boss). Aborted handoff to B.Jacobs.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 47:08) — (2:08) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 82-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Thomas at CHI 29. 24-T.Thomas to CHI 28 for 1 yard (82-G.Olsen).
- New York Giants (Q1 46:03) — (1:03) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-6-M.Dodge.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) 10-T.Collins pass deep middle intended for 82-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Grant at NYG 8. 34-D.Grant to NYG 8 for no gain (82-G.Olsen).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 10-E.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at NYG 29. 46-C.Harris to NYG 29 for no gain (89-K.Boss). Aborted handoff to B.Jacobs.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 10-E.Manning kneels to CHI 8 for -1 yards.
- New York Giants (Q2 35:07) — (5:07) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 49 for -5 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at CHI 48. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 48 for no gain (66-D.Diehl). Officially, a sack
- Chicago Bears (Q1 47:08) — (2:08) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 82-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Thomas at CHI 29. 24-T.Thomas to CHI 28 for 1 yard (82-G.Olsen).
Quarterback report card
E.Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.92 total EPA
- J.Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 20 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +9.3% CPOE · -0.95 EPA/play · -19.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.422 | -0.225 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.4% | 39.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.692 | -0.185 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.325 | -0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.225 | +0.422 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.5% | 67.6% |
By the numbers
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.23 vs -0.42), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 15 drives, -31.21 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 15 drives, -18.20 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- H. Nicks (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Cutler (CHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 48:40 · CHI 4 · Score 0-3
(3:40) 9-L.Tynes 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-6-M.Dodge. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 17:58 · CHI 3 · Score 0-9
(2:58) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 17:48 · CHI 7 · Score 0-10
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-6-M.Dodge. PENALTY on CHI-90-J.Peppers, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 11:03 · NYG 22 · Score 3-10
(11:03) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 4:38 · CHI 2 · Score 3-16
(4:38) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 4:31 · CHI 2 · Score 3-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-6-M.Dodge.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Chicago Bears 17-3 in Week 4, 2010 on 2010-10-03.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
The final score was Chicago Bears 3, New York Giants 17 (CHI 3-17 NYG) in Week 4, 2010 on 2010-10-03.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, New York Giants 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, New York Giants 7; Final: Chicago Bears 3, New York Giants 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q3 17:58) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q4 4:38) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 48:40, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 11:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 56.2% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.92 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 40.0% completion, +9.3% CPOE, -0.95 EPA per dropback, -19.05 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
H. Nicks (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +7.45 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.31 EPA): (12:05) 10-E.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at NYG 29. 46-C.Harris to NYG 29 for no gain (89-K.Boss). Aborted handoff to B.Jacobs.. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.1%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
New York Giants
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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