Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2000 Week 8 Recap

Game story

In Week 8 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-22, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 13–9 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 9 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -5.60 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. Autry (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.42 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: D.Akers kicks 71 yards from PHI 30 to CHI -1. G.Milburn to CHI 27 for 28 yards (I.Reese). PENALTY on CHI-B.Minter, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CHI 27.

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 D. Autry · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
2. 2 E. Kennison · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
3. 3 E. Kennison · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Thomason · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
5. 5 B. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Miller · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
7. 7 C. Martin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.12 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

• Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q2 30:51)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q1 45:11)
• Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q3 21:37)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q4 12:38)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q4 4:47)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q4 4:15)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CHI 33 (Q1 45:11) — (:11) D.Akers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 30:51) — (:51) D.McNabb pass to J.Thomason for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 30:46) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CHI 11 (Q3 21:37) — (6:37) D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer. Team record, Akers kicks 13th consecutive field goal..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 9–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PHI 7 (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) P.Edinger 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PHI 15 (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) P.Edinger 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PHI 22 (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) P.Edinger 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar..

Turning points

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

• Chicago Bears (Q1 60:00) — D.Akers kicks 71 yards from PHI 30 to CHI -1. G.Milburn to CHI 27 for 28 yards (I.Reese). PENALTY on CHI-B.Minter, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CHI 27. [WPA +42.2% · EPA -0.11]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) D.McNabb pass intended for C.Lewis INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at PHI 29. T.Parrish to PHI 22 for 7 yards (J.Runyan). [WPA -22.7% · EPA -4.12]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) S.Landeta punts 43 yards to CHI 19, Center-M.Bartrum, fair catch by G.Milburn. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -0.04]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:45) — (4:45) D.Autry up the middle to CHI 25 for 1 yard (S.Wooden). FUMBLES (S.Wooden), RECOVERED by CHI-S.Wooden at CHI 25. S.Wooden to CHI 28 for 3 yards (J.Mayberry). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -3.62]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 0:01) — (:01) J.Miller pass incomplete to M.Robinson (B.Taylor). Penalty on CHI, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -12.0% · EPA -0.13]

Impact plays

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) D.McNabb pass intended for C.Lewis INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at PHI 29. T.Parrish to PHI 22 for 7 yards (J.Runyan). [WPA -22.7% · EPA -4.12]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 27:06) — (12:06) J.Miller pass intended for M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins (B.Taylor) at PHI 16. B.Dawkins to PHI 46 for 30 yards (B.Brockermeyer). Penalty on CHI-B.Brockermeyer, Offensive Holding, declin [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.68]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:45) — (4:45) D.Autry up the middle to CHI 25 for 1 yard (S.Wooden). FUMBLES (S.Wooden), RECOVERED by CHI-S.Wooden at CHI 25. S.Wooden to CHI 28 for 3 yards (J.Mayberry). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -3.62]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 50:34) — (5:34) D.McNabb sacked at CHI 43 for -6 yards (J.Flanigan). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -2.62]

Quarterback report card

D.McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.60 total EPA
• J.Miller (Chicago Bears) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -8.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears -0.06, Philadelphia Eagles -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -5.52 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -3.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Philadelphia Eagles 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.
• D. Autry (Philadelphia Eagles) 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. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 45:11 · CHI 33 · Score 0-3
   (:11) D.Akers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
2. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 30:51 · CHI 3 · Score 0-9
   (:51) D.McNabb pass to J.Thomason for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 30:46 · CHI 2 · Score 0-10
   D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
4. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 21:37 · CHI 11 · Score 0-13
   (6:37) D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer. Team record, Akers kicks 13th consecutive field goal.
5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 12:38 · PHI 7 · Score 3-13
   (12:38) P.Edinger 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
6. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 4:47 · PHI 15 · Score 6-13
   (4:47) P.Edinger 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
7. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 4:15 · PHI 22 · Score 9-13
   (4:15) P.Edinger 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.