Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders: 2013 Week 7 Recap

Game story

In Week 7 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-10-20, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 45–41 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +13.27 total EPA, and +0.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. McCown (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+23.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (11:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 11-A.Robinson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 J. McCown · Chicago Bears · Passing · +16.56 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +13.31 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
3. 3 R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +13.27 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Robinson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.29 EPA/play
5. 5 R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +5.32 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.42 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
7. 7 R. Helu · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.38 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
8. 8 P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 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. Forte (Q1 51:07)
• Washington Commanders — R. Helu (Q2 43:50)
• Washington Commanders — B. Orakpo (Q2 43:38)
• Chicago Bears — D. Hester (Q2 36:15)
• Washington Commanders — J. Reed (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 30:33)
• Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q3 21:43)
• Washington Commanders — R. Helu (Q3 18:26)
• Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q4 12:49)
• Washington Commanders — A. Robinson (R. Griffin pass) (Q4 11:04)
• Chicago Bears — M. Bennett (J. McCown pass) (Q4 4:02)
• Washington Commanders — R. Helu (Q4 0:49)

Field goals

• Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q1 56:33)
• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q1 52:08)
• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 8:44)

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 10–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CHI 20 (Q1 56:33) — (11:33) 2-K.Forbath 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 29 (Q1 52:08) — (7:08) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q1 51:07) — (6:07) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 62- Britton reported eligible; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 51:02) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 21–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 14 (Q2 43:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 29-R.Helu left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 43:44) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 79 (Q2 43:38); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 43:27) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 72 (Q2 36:15) — (6:15) 6-S.Rocca punts 53 yards to CHI 19, Center-40-K.Nelson. 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 35:52) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 30:33); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 30:27) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 50 (Q3 21:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 21:34) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q3 18:26) — (3:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-R.Helu left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 18:19) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 17–14. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 12:44) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 45 (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 11-A.Robinson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 10:55) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 31 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) 9-R.Gould 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 83-M.Bennett for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 3:57) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 29-R.Helu left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 0:45) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

Turning points

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

• Washington Commanders (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 11-A.Robinson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.8% · EPA +4.54]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown sacked at CHI 49 for -7 yards (sack split by 96-B.Cofield and 91-R.Kerrigan). [WPA -20.5% · EPA -0.88]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 43:38) — (13:38) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 98-B.Orakpo (37-R.Doughty) at CHI 29. 98-B.Orakpo for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.9% · EPA -7.40]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery to WAS 9 for 35 yards (26-J.Wilson). [WPA +17.8% · EPA +2.21]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 21:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +4.74]

Impact plays

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

• Chicago Bears (Q2 43:38) — (13:38) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 98-B.Orakpo (37-R.Doughty) at CHI 29. 98-B.Orakpo for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.9% · EPA -7.40]
• Washington Commanders (Q2 36:15) — (6:15) 6-S.Rocca punts 53 yards to CHI 19, Center-40-K.Nelson. 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.3% · EPA -5.92]
• Washington Commanders (Q1 52:03) — (7:03) 10-R.Griffin pass deep middle intended for 85-L.Hankerson INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at WAS 38. 33-C.Tillman to WAS 10 for 28 yards (36-D.Young). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -5.54]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 21:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +4.74]

Quarterback report card

R.Griffin III led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +13.27 total EPA
• J.McCown (Chicago Bears) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +16.56 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 +0.18, Washington Commanders +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Chicago Bears: 14 drives, +13.35 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +13.24 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Washington Commanders 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.
• J. McCown (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. McCown (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.

1. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 56:33 · CHI 20 · Score 0-3
   (11:33) 2-K.Forbath 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
2. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 52:08 · WAS 29 · Score 3-3
   (7:08) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
3. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 51:07 · WAS 2 · Score 9-3
   (6:07) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 62- Britton reported eligible
4. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 51:02 · WAS 2 · Score 10-3
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
5. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 43:50 · CHI 14 · Score 10-9
   (13:50) (Shotgun) 29-R.Helu left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 43:44 · CHI 2 · Score 10-10
   2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
7. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 43:38 · WAS 79 · Score 10-16
   (13:38) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 98-B.Orakpo (37-R.Doughty) at CHI 29. 98-B.Orakpo for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 43:27 · CHI 2 · Score 10-17
   2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
9. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 36:15 · CHI 72 · Score 16-17
   (6:15) 6-S.Rocca punts 53 yards to CHI 19, Center-40-K.Nelson. 23-D.Hester for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 35:52 · WAS 2 · Score 17-17
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
11. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 30:33 · CHI 3 · Score 17-23
    (:33) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
12. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 30:27 · CHI 2 · Score 17-24
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
13. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 21:43 · WAS 50 · Score 23-24
    (6:43) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 21:34 · WAS 2 · Score 24-24
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
15. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 18:26 · CHI 3 · Score 24-30
    (3:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-R.Helu left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 18:19 · CHI 2 · Score 24-31
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
17. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 12:49 · WAS 6 · Score 30-31
    (12:49) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 12:44 · WAS 2 · Score 31-31
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
19. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:04 · CHI 45 · Score 31-37
    (11:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 11-A.Robinson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
20. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 10:55 · CHI 2 · Score 31-38
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
21. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 8:44 · WAS 31 · Score 34-38
    (8:44) 9-R.Gould 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
22. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 4:02 · WAS 7 · Score 40-38
    (4:02) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 83-M.Bennett for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
23. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 3:57 · WAS 2 · Score 41-38
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
24. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:49 · CHI 3 · Score 41-44
    (:49) (Shotgun) 29-R.Helu left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
25. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 0:45 · CHI 2 · Score 41-45
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.