Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 34–7 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 0–24 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Grossman
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:56) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 3 for -9 yards (99-Ta.Johnson). FUMBLES (99-Ta.Johnson), R…
- Game date
- 2006-09-17
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 34–7 on 2006-09-17. R. Grossman posted a game-high +20.69 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Chicago Bears | 10 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(10:16) 8-R.Grossman pass to 85-J.Gilmore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(6:23) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(14:24) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 80-B.Berrian for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(3:44) 8-R.Grossman pass to 88-D.Clark for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-25-F.Bryant, Defensive Holding, declined.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(10:23) 8-J.Kitna up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(:38) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 85-J.Gilmore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(10:08) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 10:16TD JGJ. GilmorePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 0-6
(10:16) 8-R.Grossman pass to 85-J.Gilmore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 10:11XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:23FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 14
- Score
- 0-10
(6:23) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 14:24TD BBB. BerrianPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 41
- Score
- 0-16
(14:24) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 80-B.Berrian for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 14:16XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 3:44TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 31
- Score
- 0-23
(3:44) 8-R.Grossman pass to 88-D.Clark for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-25-F.Bryant, Defensive Holding, declined.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 3:36XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:23TD JKJ. KitnaPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 6-24
(10:23) 8-J.Kitna up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 0:38TD JGJ. GilmorePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 7-30
(:38) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 85-J.Gilmore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 0:32XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 10:08FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 27
- Score
- 7-34
(10:08) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Grossman · Chicago Bears · Passing · +20.69 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 2Dean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +8.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 3
Ryan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play - 4Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 5B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 6M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7J. Gilmore · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 8
Ryan Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.16 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
R. Grossman — CHI · Passing
R. Grossman posted the highest total EPA (+20.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.
R. Grossman's top snap (-5.13 EPA): (7:41) 8-R.Grossman pass to 80-B.Berrian to DET 47 for no gain (32-D.Bly). FUMBLES (32-D.Bly), RECOVERED by DET-94-M.Bell at DET 47. 94-M.Bell to DET 47 for no gain (74-R.Brown). Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeo
Biggest single play (-5.18 EPA): J. Kitna — (10:56) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 3 for -9 yards (99-Ta.Johnson). FUMBLES (99-Ta.Johnson), RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at DET 3. 54-B.Urlacher to DET 3 for no gain (64-R.DeMulling).
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +18.4% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.07 total EPA
- R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 29 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +11.8% CPOE · +0.71 EPA/play · +20.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.191 | +0.163 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.5% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.002 | +0.719 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.454 | -0.247 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.163 | +0.191 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 63.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.19 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.16 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +12.85 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -14.12 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — J. Gilmore (R. Grossman pass)
- Chicago Bears — B. Berrian (R. Grossman pass)
- Chicago Bears — Dean Clark (R. Grossman pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Kitna
- Chicago Bears — J. Gilmore (R. Grossman pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) 8-R.Grossman pass to 85-J.Gilmore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 10:11) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 14 (Q1 6:23) — (6:23) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 41 (Q2 14:24) — (14:24) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 80-B.Berrian for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:16) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 31 (Q2 3:44) — (3:44) 8-R.Grossman pass to 88-D.Clark for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-25-F.Bryant, Defensive Holding, declined.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 3:36) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 10:23) — (10:23) 8-J.Kitna up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 10:20) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q3 0:38) — (:38) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 85-J.Gilmore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 0:32) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 27 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 3 for -9 yards (99-Ta.Johnson). FUMBLES (99-Ta.Johnson), RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at DET 3. 54-B.Urlacher to DET 3 for no gain (64-R.DeMulling).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 9:42) — (9:42) 34-K.Jones right tackle to CHI 40 for 1 yard (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-96-A.Brown at CHI 40. PENALTY on CHI-24-R.Manning, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced
- Chicago Bears (Q1 0:29) — (:29) 8-R.Grossman pass deep middle to 80-B.Berrian to CHI 43 for 17 yards (21-J.Fletcher).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 14:24) — (14:24) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 80-B.Berrian for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) 8-J.Kitna pass incomplete deep right to 17-C.Bradford. PENALTY on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Pass Interference, 42 yards, enforced at DET 46 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 3 for -9 yards (99-Ta.Johnson). FUMBLES (99-Ta.Johnson), RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at DET 3. 54-B.Urlacher to DET 3 for no gain (64-R.DeMulling).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) 8-R.Grossman pass to 80-B.Berrian to DET 47 for no gain (32-D.Bly). FUMBLES (32-D.Bly), RECOVERED by DET-94-M.Bell at DET 47. 94-M.Bell to DET 47 for no gain (74-R.Brown). Play Challenged by CH
- Detroit Lions (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) 8-J.Kitna pass incomplete deep right to 17-C.Bradford. PENALTY on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Pass Interference, 42 yards, enforced at DET 46 - No Play.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 9:42) — (9:42) 34-K.Jones right tackle to CHI 40 for 1 yard (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-96-A.Brown at CHI 40. PENALTY on CHI-24-R.Manning, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 10:16 · DET 3 · Score 0-6
(10:16) 8-R.Grossman pass to 85-J.Gilmore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 10:11 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 6:23 · DET 14 · Score 0-10
(6:23) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 14:24 · DET 41 · Score 0-16
(14:24) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 80-B.Berrian for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 14:16 · DET 2 · Score 0-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 3:44 · DET 31 · Score 0-23
(3:44) 8-R.Grossman pass to 88-D.Clark for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-25-F.Bryant, Defensive Holding, declined. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 3:36 · DET 2 · Score 0-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 10:23 · CHI 1 · Score 6-24
(10:23) 8-J.Kitna up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 10:20 · CHI 2 · Score 7-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 0:38 · DET 5 · Score 7-30
(:38) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 85-J.Gilmore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 0:32 · DET 2 · Score 7-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 10:08 · DET 27 · Score 7-34
(10:08) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal 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.
- R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Kitna (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- R. Grossman (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears on 2006-09-17?
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 34-7 in Week 2, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 10; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Detroit Lions 7, Chicago Bears 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Gilmore (R. Grossman pass) (Q1 10:16) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Berrian (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 14:24) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Clark (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 3:44) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Kitna (Q3 10:23) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Gilmore (R. Grossman pass) (Q3 0:38) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 6:23, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 10:08, 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?
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 59.0% completion, +18.4% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.07 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 69.0% completion, +11.8% CPOE, +0.71 EPA per dropback, +20.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (-5.13 EPA): (7:41) 8-R.Grossman pass to 80-B.Berrian to DET 47 for no gain (32-D.Bly). FUMBLES (32-D.Bly), RECOVERED by DET-94-M.Bell at DET 47. 94-M.Bell to DET 47 for no gain (74-R.Brown). P.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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