Game story
In Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-12-10, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 28–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Fields (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with +9.29 total EPA, and -3.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Fields (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.29 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+25.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (1:42) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-97-A.Hutchinson, Defensive Offside, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Chicago Bears | 10 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Fields · Chicago Bears · Passing · +9.29 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2 D. Moore · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 3 J. Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4 D. Peoples-Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.67 EPA/play
- 5 D. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 6 C. Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 7 D. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 8 V. Jones · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Fields — CHI · Passing
J. Fields posted the highest total EPA (+9.29) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.65 EPA) came from Chicago Bears: (1:42) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-97-A.Hutchinson, Defensive Offside, declined.
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
- Detroit Lions — J. Gibbs
- Detroit Lions — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Moore (J. Fields pass)
- Chicago Bears — J. Fields
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — C. Santos
- 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 DET 16 (Q1 55:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 2-D.Moore. 2-D.Moore left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 55:17) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 28 (Q1 46:27) — (1:27) 8-C.Santos 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 19–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 12 (Q2 37:04) — (7:04) 26-J.Gibbs right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q2 30:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q2 30:26) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 9–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 7 (Q3 23:42) — (8:42) 8-C.Santos 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 38 (Q3 16:42).
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 9–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 11 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 10 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) 8-C.Santos 28 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 (Q3 16:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-97-A.Hutchinson, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 30:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 39:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 19-D.Peoples-Jones to CHI 21 for 17 yards (32-T.Smith).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 25:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore ran ob at DET 22 for 13 yards.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 30:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 18 for -7 yards (79-J.Cominsky).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 16:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-97-A.Hutchinson, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 16:03) — (1:03) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 29, touched at DET 29, RECOVERED by CHI-53-T.Edwards at DET 29.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 39:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 19-D.Peoples-Jones to CHI 21 for 17 yards (32-T.Smith).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Fields led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Fields (Chicago Bears) · 45 dropbacks · 42.2% completion · -3.4% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +9.29 total EPA
- J.Goff (Detroit Lions) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -10.7% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.200 | +0.018 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.9% | 33.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.191 | +0.206 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.124 | -0.282 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.018 | +0.200 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.3% | 65.1% |
By the numbers
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +1.47 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -16.61 total EPA, 2 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.
- J. Fields (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Fields (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Goff (DET) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 55:22 · DET 16 · Score 0-6
(10:22) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 2-D.Moore. 2-D.Moore left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 55:17 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 46:27 · DET 28 · Score 0-10
(1:27) 8-C.Santos 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 37:04 · CHI 12 · Score 6-10
(7:04) 26-J.Gibbs right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 30:30 · CHI 8 · Score 12-10
(:30) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 30:26 · CHI 15 · Score 13-10
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 23:42 · DET 7 · Score 13-13
(8:42) 8-C.Santos 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 16:42 · DET 38 · Score 13-19
(1:42) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-97-A.Hutchinson, Defensive Offside, declined. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · DET 11 · Score 13-25
(14:19) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 9:23 · DET 10 · Score 13-28
(9:23) 8-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 28-13 in Week 14, 2023 on 2023-12-10.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Detroit Lions 13, Chicago Bears 28 (DET 13-28 CHI) in Week 14, 2023 on 2023-12-10.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 10; Q2: Detroit Lions 19, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 9; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 9; Final: Detroit Lions 13, Chicago Bears 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (Q1 55:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (Q2 37:04) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q2 30:30) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (J. Fields pass) (Q3 16:42) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Fields (Q4 14:19) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q1 46:27, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q3 23:42, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q4 9:23, 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. Fields (Chicago Bears), 42.2% completion, -3.4% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.29 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 48.8% completion, -10.7% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.81 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
J. Fields (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +9.29 on passing plays. across 45 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.65 EPA): (1:42) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-97-A.Hutchinson, Defensive Offside, declined.. The biggest win-probability swing was +25.5%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W
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