Game story
In Week 10 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-12, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 10–6 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -14.55 total EPA, and -3.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Forte (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.97 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-43.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle intended for 82-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Lewis at SF -7. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2 G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3 F. Gore · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4 J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 5 M. Robinson · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 6 M. Robinson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 7 D. Aromashodu · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 8 M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · -0.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · -0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Forte — CHI · Receiving
M. Forte posted the highest total EPA (+3.97) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.69 EPA) came from Chicago Bears: (2:22) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Brown at SF 35. 25-T.Brown pushed ob at CHI 14 for 51 yards (6-J.Cutler).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — F. Gore
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CHI 14 (Q2 32:07) — (2:07) 21-F.Gore right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 32:03) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SF 32 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 9-R.Gould 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SF 20 (Q3 22:32) — (7:32) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CHI 3 (Q4 10:15) — (10:15) 6-J.Nedney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle intended for 82-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Lewis at SF -7. Touchback.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 32:22) — (2:22) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Brown at SF 35. 25-T.Brown pushed ob at CHI 14 for 51 yards (6-J.Cutler).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 39:51) — (9:51) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 87-K.Davis INTERCEPTED by 92-A.Franklin at SF 1. 92-A.Franklin to SF 11 for 10 yards (57-O.Kreutz).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 57-O.Kreutz to CHI 48 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by CHI-6-J.Cutler at CHI 48. 6-J.Cutler pass intended for 87-K.Davis INTERCEPTED by 26-M.Roman at SF 29. 26-M.Roman to CHI 44 f
- Chicago Bears (Q3 26:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Goldson at SF 43. 38-D.Goldson to SF 45 for 2 yards (63-R.Garza).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 32:22) — (2:22) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Brown at SF 35. 25-T.Brown pushed ob at CHI 14 for 51 yards (6-J.Cutler).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 39:51) — (9:51) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 87-K.Davis INTERCEPTED by 92-A.Franklin at SF 1. 92-A.Franklin to SF 11 for 10 yards (57-O.Kreutz).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 26:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Goldson at SF 43. 38-D.Goldson to SF 45 for 2 yards (63-R.Garza).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 57-O.Kreutz to CHI 48 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by CHI-6-J.Cutler at CHI 48. 6-J.Cutler pass intended for 87-K.Davis INTERCEPTED by 26-M.Roman at SF 29. 26-M.Roman to CHI 44 f
Quarterback report card
J.Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 53 dropbacks · 54.7% completion · -3.0% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -14.55 total EPA
- A.Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +4.1% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -4.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.197 | -0.199 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.275 | -0.159 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.193 | -0.102 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.199 | +0.197 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.4% | 61.8% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears -0.20, San Francisco 49ers -0.20) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -17.53 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -14.11 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers 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.
- M. Forte (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Smith (SF) 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.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 32:07 · CHI 14 · Score 0-6
(2:07) 21-F.Gore right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 32:03 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · SF 32 · Score 3-7
(:06) 9-R.Gould 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 22:32 · SF 20 · Score 6-7
(7:32) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 10:15 · CHI 3 · Score 6-10
(10:15) 6-J.Nedney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 10-6 in Week 10, 2009 on 2009-11-12.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
The final score was Chicago Bears 6, San Francisco 49ers 10 (CHI 6-10 SF) in Week 10, 2009 on 2009-11-12.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q2: Chicago Bears 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Final: Chicago Bears 6, San Francisco 49ers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q2 32:07) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 22:32, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 10:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 54.7% completion, -3.0% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -14.55 total passing EPA. A. Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 57.1% completion, +4.1% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.46 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
M. Forte (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +3.97 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.69 EPA): (2:22) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Brown at SF 35. 25-T.Brown pushed ob at CHI 14 for 51 yards (6-J.Cutler).. The biggest win-probability swing was -43.3%.
Was Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. San Francisco 49ers won 10-6 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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