Game story
In Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-05, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 40–20 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Howell (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -1.13 total EPA, and +11.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Moore (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.30 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (14:16) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore pushed ob at WAS 16 for 58 yards (22-D.Forrest).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 10 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 40 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Moore · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +21.30 total EPA · 10 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
- 2 J. Fields · Chicago Bears · Passing · +12.56 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 3 J. Fields · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.94 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4 K. Herbert · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.30 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 5 T. McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6 A. Gibson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7 C. Samuel · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8 C. Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Moore — CHI · Receiving
D. Moore posted the highest total EPA (+21.30) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +2.13 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.41 EPA) came from Chicago Bears: (4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — D. Moore (J. Fields pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Moore (J. Fields pass)
- Chicago Bears — C. Kmet (J. Fields pass)
- Washington Commanders — L. Thomas (S. Howell pass)
- Washington Commanders — C. Samuel (S. Howell pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Moore (J. Fields pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — C. Santos
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
- Chicago Bears — C. Santos
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
- Chicago Bears — C. Santos
- Chicago Bears — C. Santos
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 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 20 (Q1 57:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 57:04) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 4 (Q1 49:20) — (4:20) 8-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 17–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 11 (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-D.Payne].; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 44:15) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CHI 33 (Q2 38:37) — (8:37) 6-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q2 32:28) — (2:28) 8-C.Santos 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q2 30:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 85-C.Kmet for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 30:24) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 11–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q3 27:06) — (12:06) 78-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 14-S.Howell pass short right to 82-L.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q3 27:00) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-S.Howell rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CHI 13 (Q3 18:20) — (3:20) 6-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 19–6. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 25 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 8-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 4-C.Samuel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 56 (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q4 4:09) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 8-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 59:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore pushed ob at WAS 16 for 58 yards (22-D.Forrest).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 57:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 6:38) — (6:38) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep left to 17-T.McLaurin to CHI 23 for 32 yards (27-G.Stroman; 29-T.Stevenson).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 51:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) 24-K.Herbert right tackle to WAS 13 for 34 yards (57-C.Barton).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left to 8-B.Robinson to CHI 28 for -5 yards (95-D.Walker, 49-T.Edmunds) [31-Ja.Jones]. CHI-49-T.Edmunds was injured during the play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 59:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore pushed ob at WAS 16 for 58 yards (22-D.Forrest).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 23:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 82-L.Thomas to WAS 45 for 8 yards (32-T.Smith; 27-G.Stroman). FUMBLES (32-T.Smith), RECOVERED by CHI-32-T.Smith at WAS 46.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 57:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S.Howell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Howell (Washington Commanders) · 63 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · +11.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.13 total EPA
- J.Fields (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +12.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.242 | -0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.381 | -0.018 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.233 | -0.446 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.073 | -0.242 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 56.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +20.13 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -6.20 total EPA, 4 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.
- D. Moore (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Howell (WAS) 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.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 57:09 · WAS 20 · Score 6-0
(12:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 57:04 · WAS 15 · Score 7-0
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 49:20 · WAS 4 · Score 10-0
(4:20) 8-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 44:20 · WAS 11 · Score 16-0
(14:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-D.Payne]. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 44:15 · WAS 15 · Score 17-0
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 38:37 · CHI 33 · Score 17-3
(8:37) 6-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 32:28 · WAS 18 · Score 20-3
(2:28) 8-C.Santos 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 30:27 · WAS 4 · Score 26-3
(:27) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 85-C.Kmet for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 30:24 · WAS 15 · Score 27-3
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 27:06 · CHI 2 · Score 27-9
(12:06) 78-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 14-S.Howell pass short right to 82-L.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q3 27:00 · CHI 2 · Score 27-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-S.Howell rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 18:20 · CHI 13 · Score 27-14
(3:20) 6-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 14:13 · WAS 25 · Score 30-14
(14:13) 8-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 10:55 · CHI 3 · Score 30-20
(10:55) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 4-C.Samuel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 4:18 · WAS 56 · Score 36-20
(4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears TD (+7) — Q4 4:09 · WAS 15 · Score 37-20
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · WAS 19 · Score 40-20
(2:00) 8-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?
The Chicago Bears beat the Washington Commanders 40-20 in Week 5, 2023 on 2023-10-05.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Chicago Bears 40, Washington Commanders 20 (CHI 40-20 WAS) in Week 5, 2023 on 2023-10-05.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Chicago Bears 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 17, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Washington Commanders 11; Q4: Chicago Bears 19, Washington Commanders 6; Final: Chicago Bears 40, Washington Commanders 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (J. Fields pass) (Q1 57:09) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (J. Fields pass) (Q2 44:20) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Kmet (J. Fields pass) (Q2 30:27) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Thomas (S. Howell pass) (Q3 27:06) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Samuel (S. Howell pass) (Q4 10:55) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (J. Fields pass) (Q4 4:18) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q1 49:20, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q2 38:37, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 32:28, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q3 18:20, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q4 14:13, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?
S. Howell (Washington Commanders), 58.7% completion, +11.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.13 total passing EPA. J. Fields (Chicago Bears), 45.5% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +12.56 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?
D. Moore (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +21.30 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.41 EPA): (4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.6%.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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