Game story
In Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-02, the New York Giants took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 20–12 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Fields (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with +1.39 total EPA, and -7.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Mooney (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.28 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (9:38) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at NYG 35 for -8 yards (51-A.Ojulari). FUMBLES (51-A.Ojulari), RECOVERED by NYG-5-K.Thibodeaux at NYG 25. Officially, a sack for 0 Yards.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| New York Giants | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Mooney · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 2 D. Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +4.49 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 K. Herbert · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.29 EPA/play
- 4 T. Taylor · New York Giants · Passing · +2.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5 D. Jones · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 6 T. Taylor · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 7 J. Fields · Chicago Bears · Passing · +1.39 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8 D. Bellinger · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Mooney — CHI · Receiving
D. Mooney posted the highest total EPA (+7.28) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.46 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.24 EPA) came from Chicago Bears: (9:38) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at NYG 35 for -8 yards (51-A.Ojulari). FUMBLES (51-A.Ojulari), RECOVERED by NYG-5-K.Thibodeaux at NYG 25. Officially, a sack for 0 Yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — D. Jones
- New York Giants — D. Jones
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — M. Badgley
- Chicago Bears — M. Badgley
- Chicago Bears — M. Badgley
- Chicago Bears — T. Gill
- Chicago Bears — M. Badgley
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- New York Giants — G. Gano
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 7–6. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 11 (Q1 53:31) — (8:31) 10-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 21 (Q1 50:15) — (5:15) 8-D.Jones scrambles left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 50:06) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 4 (Q1 46:33) — (1:33) 10-M.Badgley 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q2 35:24) — (5:24) 8-D.Jones scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 35:17) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q2 31:49) — (1:49) 10-M.Badgley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CHI 35 (Q2 31:44) — 16-T.Gill kicks 66 yards from CHI 35 to NYG -1. 23-G.Brightwell to NYG 18 for 19 yards (31-Ja.Jones)..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 17 (Q3 26:05) — (11:05) 10-M.Badgley 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CHI 26 (Q3 16:37) — (1:37) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CHI 25 (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) 9-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 39:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at NYG 35 for -8 yards (51-A.Ojulari). FUMBLES (51-A.Ojulari), RECOVERED by NYG-5-K.Thibodeaux at NYG 25. Officially, a sack for 0 Yards.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 50:00) — (5:00) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 11-D.Mooney to NYG 25 for 56 yards (29-X.McKinney).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 40:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 24-K.Herbert to NYG 27 for 24 yards (29-X.McKinney; 41-M.McFadden).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 34:02) — (4:02) 16-T.Gill punts 50 yards to NYG 30, Center-48-P.Scales. 80-R.James to NYG 35 for 5 yards (39-J.Blackwell). FUMBLES (39-J.Blackwell), RECOVERED by CHI-39-J.Blackwell at NYG 35.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 28:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 11-D.Mooney to NYG 33 for 18 yards (24-D.Belton).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 39:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at NYG 35 for -8 yards (51-A.Ojulari). FUMBLES (51-A.Ojulari), RECOVERED by NYG-5-K.Thibodeaux at NYG 25. Officially, a sack for 0 Yards.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 34:02) — (4:02) 16-T.Gill punts 50 yards to NYG 30, Center-48-P.Scales. 80-R.James to NYG 35 for 5 yards (39-J.Blackwell). FUMBLES (39-J.Blackwell), RECOVERED by CHI-39-J.Blackwell at NYG 35.
- New York Giants (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) 6-J.Gillan punts 59 yards to CHI 34, Center-58-C.Kreiter. 12-V.Jones MUFFS catch, touched at CHI 34, RECOVERED by NYG-23-G.Brightwell at CHI 37. Penalty on CHI-50-S.Weatherford, Offensive Holdi
- Chicago Bears (Q1 50:00) — (5:00) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 11-D.Mooney to NYG 25 for 56 yards (29-X.McKinney).
Quarterback report card
J.Fields led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Fields (Chicago Bears) · 36 dropbacks · 30.6% completion · -7.8% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.39 total EPA
- D.Jones (New York Giants) · 21 dropbacks · 38.1% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +4.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.024 | +0.095 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.7% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.039 | +0.261 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.250 | -0.028 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.095 | -0.024 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 62.3% |
By the numbers
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +1.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +8.02 total EPA, 4 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.
- D. Mooney (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Fields (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) — Q1 53:31 · NYG 11 · Score 3-0
(8:31) 10-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 50:15 · CHI 21 · Score 3-6
(5:15) 8-D.Jones scrambles left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 50:06 · CHI 15 · Score 3-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 46:33 · NYG 4 · Score 6-7
(1:33) 10-M.Badgley 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 35:24 · CHI 8 · Score 6-13
(5:24) 8-D.Jones scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 35:17 · CHI 15 · Score 6-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 31:49 · NYG 22 · Score 9-14
(1:49) 10-M.Badgley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 31:44 · CHI 35 · Score 9-14
16-T.Gill kicks 66 yards from CHI 35 to NYG -1. 23-G.Brightwell to NYG 18 for 19 yards (31-Ja.Jones). - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 26:05 · NYG 17 · Score 12-14
(11:05) 10-M.Badgley 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 16:37 · CHI 26 · Score 12-17
(1:37) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 5:34 · CHI 25 · Score 12-20
(5:34) 9-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Chicago Bears 20-12 in Week 4, 2022 on 2022-10-02.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
The final score was Chicago Bears 12, New York Giants 20 (CHI 12-20 NYG) in Week 4, 2022 on 2022-10-02.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
Q1: Chicago Bears 6, New York Giants 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 6, New York Giants 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, New York Giants 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, New York Giants 3; Final: Chicago Bears 12, New York Giants 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — D. Jones (Q1 50:15) New York Giants touchdown — D. Jones (Q2 35:24) Chicago Bears field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 53:31, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 46:33, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 31:49, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — T. Gill (Q2 31:44, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — M. Badgley (Q3 26:05, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 16:37, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 5:34, 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?
J. Fields (Chicago Bears), 30.6% completion, -7.8% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.39 total passing EPA. D. Jones (New York Giants), 38.1% completion, -1.2% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +4.49 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
D. Mooney (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +7.28 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.24 EPA): (9:38) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at NYG 35 for -8 yards (51-A.Ojulari). FUMBLES (51-A.Ojulari), RECOVERED by NYG-5-K.Thibodeaux at NYG 25. Officially, a sack for 0 Yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.3%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
New York Giants
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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