Dallas Cowboys vs. Chicago Bears: 2019 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-12-05, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 31–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with +3.32 total EPA, and -6.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.09 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-13.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (5:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

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 M. Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +13.09 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.35 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Holtz · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Patterson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.35 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +3.32 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
8. 8 E. Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.18 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.17 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

• Dallas Cowboys — E. Elliott (Q1 51:07)
• Chicago Bears — A. Robinson (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 42:17)
• Chicago Bears — A. Robinson (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 30:14)
• Chicago Bears — A. Miller (M. Trubisky pass) (Q3 23:23)
• Dallas Cowboys — E. Elliott (Q4 15:00)
• Chicago Bears — M. Trubisky (Q4 13:28)
• Dallas Cowboys — A. Cooper (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 4:34)

Field goals

• Chicago Bears — E. Pineiro (Q2 38:10)
• Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher (Q4 0:12)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q1 51:07) — (6:07) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-58-R.Smith was injured during the play. He is Out.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 51:03) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 17–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q2 42:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 12-A.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 42:13) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DAL 18 (Q2 38:10) — (8:10) (Field Goal formation) 15-E.Pineiro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 8 (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 30:10) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 14 (Q3 23:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 17-A.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 23:18) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 17–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 75-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 14:55) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 23 (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 13:22) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 19 (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 19-A.Cooper for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 4:29) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CHI 13 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

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

• Dallas Cowboys (Q2 35:05) — (5:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -3.32]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q2 37:24) — (7:24) (No Huddle) 21-E.Elliott right guard to CHI 30 for 31 yards (52-K.Mack). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +1.77]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 42:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 12-A.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +1.67]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 46:42) — (1:42) 10-M.Trubisky pass incomplete short left to 83-J.Wims. Dallas challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 10-M.Trubisky pass short left intended for 83-J.Wims INTERCEPTED [WPA -8.4% · EPA -3.99]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q1 52:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 13-M.Gallup to CHI 3 for 9 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +2.29]

Impact plays

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

• Chicago Bears (Q3 18:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery right tackle to DAL 39 for 5 yards (48-J.Thomas; 79-M.Bennett). FUMBLES (48-J.Thomas), RECOVERED by DAL-54-J.Smith at DAL 40. 54-J.Smith to DAL 46 for 6 yards (10-M.Tr [WPA -3.9% · EPA -5.54]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q3 17:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 13-M.Gallup to CHI 26 for 21 yards (22-K.Toliver). [WPA +2.5% · EPA +4.19]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 46:42) — (1:42) 10-M.Trubisky pass incomplete short left to 83-J.Wims. Dallas challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 10-M.Trubisky pass short left intended for 83-J.Wims INTERCEPTED [WPA -8.4% · EPA -3.99]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +3.48]

Quarterback report card

D.Prescott led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -6.2% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.32 total EPA
• M.Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +13.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +8.16 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +0.44 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• D. Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• M. Trubisky (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. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 51:07 · CHI 2 · Score 6-0
   (6:07) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-58-R.Smith was injured during the play. He is Out.
2. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 51:03 · CHI 15 · Score 7-0
   2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
3. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 42:17 · DAL 5 · Score 7-6
   (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 12-A.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 42:13 · DAL 15 · Score 7-7
   15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 38:10 · DAL 18 · Score 7-10
   (8:10) (Field Goal formation) 15-E.Pineiro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
6. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 30:14 · DAL 8 · Score 7-16
   (:14) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 30:10 · DAL 15 · Score 7-17
   15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
8. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 23:23 · DAL 14 · Score 7-23
   (8:23) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 17-A.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 23:18 · DAL 15 · Score 7-24
   15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
10. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CHI 2 · Score 13-24
    (15:00) 75-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · CHI 15 · Score 14-24
    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
12. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 13:28 · DAL 23 · Score 14-30
    (13:28) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 13:22 · DAL 15 · Score 14-31
    15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
14. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:34 · CHI 19 · Score 20-31
    (4:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 19-A.Cooper for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 4:29 · CHI 15 · Score 21-31
    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
16. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:12 · CHI 13 · Score 24-31
    (:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.