Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2011 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-11-07, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 30–24 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.

M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -1.40 total EPA, and -6.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, E. Bennett (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.69 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+23.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (1:11) 8-A.Podlesh punts 50 yards to PHI 20, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 10-D.Jackson to PHI 11 for -9 yards (21-C.Graham). FUMBLES (21-C.Graham), RECOVERED by CHI-81-S.Hurd at PHI 11. 81-S.Hurd to PHI 9 fo

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 E. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +12.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +9.54 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
3. 3 L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
4. 4 R. Williams · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
5. 5 B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Spaeth · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 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

• Chicago Bears — M. Spaeth (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 54:23)
• Philadelphia Eagles — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 31:48)
• Chicago Bears — M. Barber (Q2 30:48)
• Philadelphia Eagles — R. Brown (Q3 23:22)
• Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (Q3 21:00)
• Chicago Bears — E. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 12:22)

Field goals

• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q2 37:32)
• Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q2 32:09)
• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q3 15:25)
• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 4:01)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q1 54:23) — (9:23) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-M.Spaeth for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 54:18) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PHI 33 (Q2 37:32) — (7:32) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CHI 29 (Q2 32:09) — (2:09) 6-A.Henery 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 80 (Q2 31:48); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 31:38) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q2 30:48) — (:48) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 30:43) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q3 23:22) — (8:22) 34-R.Brown up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 23:18) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 33 (Q3 21:00) — (6:00) 25-L.McCoy left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 20:52) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PHI 20 (Q3 15:25) — (:25) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 80-E.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 12:18) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PHI 4 (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

Turning points

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

• Chicago Bears (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) 8-A.Podlesh punts 50 yards to PHI 20, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 10-D.Jackson to PHI 11 for -9 yards (21-C.Graham). FUMBLES (21-C.Graham), RECOVERED by CHI-81-S.Hurd at PHI 11. 81-S.Hurd to PHI 9 fo [WPA +23.6% · EPA +4.87]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 31:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to CHI 24 for 4 yards (59-B.Rolle) [93-J.Babin]. FUMBLES (59-B.Rolle), RECOVERED by PHI-59-B.Rolle at CHI 22. 59-B.Rolle for 22 yards, TOUCHDO [WPA -22.3% · EPA -6.65]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 41:47) — (11:47) 7-M.Vick pass short middle intended for 10-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Wright (55-L.Briggs) at CHI 12. 27-M.Wright pushed ob at CHI 48 for 36 yards (7-M.Vick). [WPA -17.4% · EPA -6.72]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) (Punt formation) 8-C.Henry pass incomplete short left to 30-C.Anderson. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -1.91]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 18-J.Maclin to CHI 30 for 9 yards (30-D.Moore). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -1.46]

Impact plays

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 41:47) — (11:47) 7-M.Vick pass short middle intended for 10-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Wright (55-L.Briggs) at CHI 12. 27-M.Wright pushed ob at CHI 48 for 36 yards (7-M.Vick). [WPA -17.4% · EPA -6.72]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 31:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to CHI 24 for 4 yards (59-B.Rolle) [93-J.Babin]. FUMBLES (59-B.Rolle), RECOVERED by PHI-59-B.Rolle at CHI 22. 59-B.Rolle for 22 yards, TOUCHDO [WPA -22.3% · EPA -6.65]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) 8-A.Podlesh punts 50 yards to PHI 20, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 10-D.Jackson to PHI 11 for -9 yards (21-C.Graham). FUMBLES (21-C.Graham), RECOVERED by CHI-81-S.Hurd at PHI 11. 81-S.Hurd to PHI 9 fo [WPA +23.6% · EPA +4.87]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 21:52) — (6:52) 22-M.Forte right end to CHI 40 for 6 yards (58-T.Cole). Philadelphia challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 22-M.Forte right end to CHI 40 for 6 yards (58- [WPA -11.1% · EPA -4.48]

Quarterback report card

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

• M.Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -6.9% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.40 total EPA
• J.Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.54 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 (+0.12 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +11.02 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +1.49 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.
• E. Bennett (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Vick (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 54:23 · PHI 5 · Score 6-0
   (9:23) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-M.Spaeth for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 54:18 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
3. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 37:32 · PHI 33 · Score 10-0
   (7:32) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
4. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 32:09 · CHI 29 · Score 10-3
   (2:09) 6-A.Henery 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 31:48 · PHI 80 · Score 10-9
   (1:48) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to CHI 24 for 4 yards (59-B.Rolle) [93-J.Babin]. FUMBLES (59-B.Rolle), RECOVERED by PHI-59-B.Rolle at
6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 31:38 · CHI 2 · Score 10-10
   6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
7. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 30:48 · PHI 2 · Score 16-10
   (:48) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 30:43 · PHI 2 · Score 17-10
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 23:22 · CHI 4 · Score 17-16
   (8:22) 34-R.Brown up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 23:18 · CHI 2 · Score 17-17
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
11. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 21:00 · CHI 33 · Score 17-23
    (6:00) 25-L.McCoy left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 20:52 · CHI 2 · Score 17-24
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
13. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 15:25 · PHI 20 · Score 20-24
    (:25) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
14. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 12:22 · PHI 5 · Score 26-24
    (12:22) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 80-E.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 12:18 · PHI 2 · Score 27-24
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
16. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 4:01 · PHI 4 · Score 30-24
    (4:01) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.