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NFL · Week 12 · December 2, 2001 · 11 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears: 2001 Week 12 Recap

Bears defeat Lions 13–10 in Week 12

C.Batch led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 10–13 Week 12 finish.

Detroit Lions 10 0–11
Final 10–13
Chicago Bears 13 9–2 Winner
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
10–13
Halftime
Detroit Lions 7–3 Chicago Bears
Top passer
Jordan Miller
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Batch
Game date
December 2, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • C.Batch 18/32 · 198 YDS +10.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Josaiah Stewart
    Josaiah Stewart 5 REC · 97 YDS +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Warren 3 REC · 38 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Lonnie Johnson Jr.
    Lonnie Johnson Jr. 5 CAR · 10 YDS · 1 TD +0.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan Miller
    Jordan Miller +0.5 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Baxter +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 13–10 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Detroit Lions 7–3 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Batch
Top passer
Jordan Miller
Biggest EPA play
(5:07) 10-C.Batch pass to 34-J.Stewart to CHI 30 for 56 yards (27-W.Harris).
Game date
2001-12-02

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 13–10 on 2001-12-02, overcoming Detroit Lions's 7–3 halftime lead. C. Batch posted a game-high +10.91 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Detroit Lions7030010
Chicago Bears03010013

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DETDetroit Lions
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 0:30TD
    Josaiah Stewart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 3
    Score
    6-0

    (:30) 34-J.Stewart left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 0:25XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    7-0

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 11:52FG
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 28
    Score
    7-3

    (11:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 6:18FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 18
    Score
    10-3

    (6:18) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 14:04FG
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 7
    Score
    10-6

    (14:04) 2-P.Edinger 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 5:37TD
    Lonnie Johnson Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    10-12

    (5:37) 32-L.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 5:34XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    10-13

    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.91 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  2. 2Josaiah StewartJosaiah Stewart · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  3. 3L. Warren · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Schlesinger · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Foster · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  7. 7Lonnie Johnson Jr.Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8S. Trejo · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.13 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

C. Batch — DET · Passing

C. Batch posted the highest total EPA (+10.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

C. Batch's top snap (+4.30 EPA): (5:07) 10-C.Batch pass to 34-J.Stewart to CHI 30 for 56 yards (27-W.Harris).

Quarterback report card

Jordan Miller led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jordan MillerJordan Miller (Chicago Bears) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.31 total EPA
  • C. Batch (Detroit Lions) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.91 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.049-0.030
Offensive success rate43.4%46.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.146-0.162
Rush EPA/play-0.281-0.018
Defensive EPA/play+0.030+0.049
Defensive success rate53.4%56.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions -0.05, Chicago Bears -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: -0.03 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -2.68 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -4.08 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Josaiah StewartDetroit Lions — Josaiah Stewart (Q1 0:30)
  • Lonnie Johnson Jr.Chicago Bears — Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Q4 5:37)

Field goals

  • Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q2 11:52)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 6:18)
  • Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q4 14:04)
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 3 (Q1 0:30) — (:30) 34-J.Stewart left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 0:25) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 28 (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 18 (Q3 6:18) — (6:18) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 7 (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) 2-P.Edinger 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) 32-L.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 5:34) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:24) — (:24) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz. [WPA -26.3% · EPA -2.35]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:53) — (:53) 8-M.McMahon pass to 81-L.Foster to CHI 21 for 21 yards (43-M.Green). [WPA +20.3% · EPA +1.87]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) 2-P.Edinger 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. [WPA -16.0% · EPA -2.96]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 8-M.McMahon pass incomplete to 87-J.Morton (53-W.Holdman). Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. [WPA -14.4% · EPA -0.46]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) 10-C.Batch pass to 34-J.Stewart to CHI 30 for 56 yards (27-W.Harris). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +4.30]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) 10-C.Batch pass to 34-J.Stewart to CHI 30 for 56 yards (27-W.Harris). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +4.30]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) 8-M.McMahon sacked at DET 34 for -5 yards (30-M.Brown). FUMBLES (30-M.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at DET 34. 30-M.Brown to DET 29 for 5 yards (75-M.Joyce). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -3.64]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 10:30) — (10:30) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.21]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) 10-C.Batch pass to 25-L.Warren to CHI 29 for 29 yards (30-M.Brown). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.16]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 0:30 · CHI 3 · Score 6-0
    (:30) 34-J.Stewart left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 0:25 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
  3. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 11:52 · DET 28 · Score 7-3
    (11:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  4. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 6:18 · CHI 18 · Score 10-3
    (6:18) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
  5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 14:04 · DET 7 · Score 10-6
    (14:04) 2-P.Edinger 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  6. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 5:37 · DET 1 · Score 10-12
    (5:37) 32-L.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 5:34 · DET 2 · Score 10-13
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

Key takeaways

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

  • Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • C. Batch (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears on 2001-12-02?

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 13-10 in Week 12, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 10; Final: Detroit Lions 10, Chicago Bears 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?

Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 0:30) Chicago Bears touchdown — L. Johnson (Q4 5:37) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 11:52, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 6:18, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 14:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?

Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears), 43.6% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.31 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 56.2% completion, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.91 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?

C. Batch (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.30 EPA): (5:07) 10-C.Batch pass to 34-J.Stewart to CHI 30 for 56 yards (27-W.Harris)..

Was Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-10 Now 0-11 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W