Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 21–14 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 14–0 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Morton
- Top passer
- C. Batch
- Biggest EPA play
- (:27) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2000-09-24
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 21–14 on 2000-09-24. J. Morton posted a game-high +4.76 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(9:36) C.Batch pass to J.Morton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(:27) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(11:17) (Shotgun) C.McNown to CHI 39 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CHI 36. C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.
(6:17) C.McNown left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.
(13:16) J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 9:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 13
- Score
- 6-0
(9:36) C.Batch pass to J.Morton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-0
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:27TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 36
- Score
- 13-0
(:27) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-0
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:17TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 55
- Score
- 14-6
(11:17) (Shotgun) C.McNown to CHI 39 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CHI 36. C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 8:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-7
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 6:17TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 14
- Score
- 14-13
(6:17) C.McNown left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 3:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-14
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 20-14
(13:16) J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 9:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 21-14
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 2G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 3A. Mayes · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4
Josaiah Stewart · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 5
Micah Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 6J. Allred · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7H. Moore · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8C. Enis · Chicago Bears · Rushing · -0.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.04 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
J. Morton — DET · Receiving
J. Morton posted the highest total EPA (+4.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
J. Morton's top snap (+2.64 EPA): (9:36) C.Batch pass to J.Morton pushed ob at CHI 13 for 25 yards (W.Holdman).
Biggest single play (+5.45 EPA): Another player — (:27) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Batch led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Batch (Detroit Lions) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.41 total EPA
- C. McNown (Chicago Bears) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -10.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.073 | -0.169 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.0% | 30.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.101 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.275 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.169 | +0.073 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.4% | 67.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 16 drives, -16.55 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 16 drives, -7.47 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 13 (Q1 9:36) — (9:36) C.Batch pass to J.Morton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 6:30) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 36 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:18) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 55 (Q3 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) C.McNown to CHI 39 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CHI 36. C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 8:40) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q3 6:17) — (6:17) C.McNown left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 3:13) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 9:36) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) C.McNown right end pushed ob at DET 25 for 17 yards (R.Rice).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) C.McNown pass incomplete to M.Robinson.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 6:17) — (6:17) C.McNown left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) C.McNown to CHI 39 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CHI 36. C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 0:27) — (:27) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) C.McNown to CHI 39 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CHI 36. C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) C.McNown FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 45, RECOVERED by DET-J.Jones at CHI 46.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 13:24) — (13:24) C.McNown pass to M.Booker to CHI 14 for 7 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-C.Kriewaldt at CHI 12. C.Kriewaldt to CHI 12 for no gain (M.Booker).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 9:36 · CHI 13 · Score 6-0
(9:36) C.Batch pass to J.Morton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 6:30 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · CHI 36 · Score 13-0
(:27) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · CHI 2 · Score 14-0
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 11:17 · DET 55 · Score 14-6
(11:17) (Shotgun) C.McNown to CHI 39 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CHI 36. C.McNown pass to M.Robinson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 8:40 · DET 2 · Score 14-7
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 6:17 · DET 14 · Score 14-13
(6:17) C.McNown left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 3:13 · DET 2 · Score 14-14
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:16 · CHI 1 · Score 20-14
(13:16) J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 9:36 · CHI 2 · Score 21-14
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Morton (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears on 2000-09-24?
The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 21-14 in Week 4, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 14; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Detroit Lions 21, Chicago Bears 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:36) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:27) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:17) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:16) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 50.0% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.41 total passing EPA. C. McNown (Chicago Bears), 55.3% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -10.46 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
J. Morton (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.76 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.64 EPA): (9:36) C.Batch pass to J.Morton pushed ob at CHI 13 for 25 yards (W.Holdman)..
Was Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Detroit Lions won 21-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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