Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: 1999 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-05, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 35–19 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

S. Matthews (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -3.57 total EPA.

On the individual side, A. Freeman (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.86 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+44.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: C.Boniol kicks 61 yards from CHI 30 to GB 9. D.Parker to GB 35 for 26 yards (J.Azumah).

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 A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Parker · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +5.77 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Conway · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
5. 5 L. Hall · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
6. 6 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
7. 7 W. Henderson · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +0.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
8. 8 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +0.69 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.03 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

• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q1 51:44)
• Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 41:46)
• Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 34:27)
• Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 31:22)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q3 17:55)
• Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
• Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q4 4:38)

Field goals

• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 42:26)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 30:10)

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 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 75 (Q1 51:44) — (6:44) B.Favre pass intended for B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by B.Minter at GB 34. B.Minter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 50:59) — C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 21–6. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q2 42:26) — (12:26) C.Boniol 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q2 41:46) — (11:46) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 37:07) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 34:27) — (4:27) W.Henderson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 33:43) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 53 (Q2 31:22); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 31:09) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) C.Boniol 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 17:55) — (2:55) C.Enis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 12 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Parker right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 9:02) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 21 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) D.Parker right end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 3:08) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..

Turning points

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

• Green Bay Packers (Q1 60:00) — C.Boniol kicks 61 yards from CHI 30 to GB 9. D.Parker to GB 35 for 26 yards (J.Azumah). [WPA +44.8% · EPA +0.81]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 31:22) — (1:22) (Punt formation) T.Sauerbrun to CHI 39 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-K.McKenzie at CHI 45. K.McKenzie for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.3% · EPA -7.30]
• Green Bay Packers (Q1 51:44) — (6:44) B.Favre pass intended for B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by B.Minter at GB 34. B.Minter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.8% · EPA -6.94]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 19:28) — (4:28) T.Sauerbrun punts 65 yards to GB 26, Center-P.Mannelly. A.Edwards to GB 26 for no gain (J.Azumah). FUMBLES (J.Azumah), RECOVERED by CHI-F.Smith at GB 18. F.Smith to GB 18 for no gain (B.Mitchel [WPA +16.8% · EPA +6.65]
• Green Bay Packers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman to CHI 23 for 33 yards (C.Hudson). Penalty on CHI-W.Harris, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.92]

Impact plays

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

• Chicago Bears (Q2 31:22) — (1:22) (Punt formation) T.Sauerbrun to CHI 39 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-K.McKenzie at CHI 45. K.McKenzie for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.3% · EPA -7.30]
• Green Bay Packers (Q1 51:44) — (6:44) B.Favre pass intended for B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by B.Minter at GB 34. B.Minter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.8% · EPA -6.94]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 19:28) — (4:28) T.Sauerbrun punts 65 yards to GB 26, Center-P.Mannelly. A.Edwards to GB 26 for no gain (J.Azumah). FUMBLES (J.Azumah), RECOVERED by CHI-F.Smith at GB 18. F.Smith to GB 18 for no gain (B.Mitchel [WPA +16.8% · EPA +6.65]
• Green Bay Packers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman to CHI 23 for 33 yards (C.Hudson). Penalty on CHI-W.Harris, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.92]

Quarterback report card

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

• S.Matthews (Chicago Bears) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.57 total EPA
• B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -14.17 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Green Bay Packers: 15 drives, +4.28 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• A. Freeman (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 51:44 · CHI 75 · Score 0-6
   (6:44) B.Favre pass intended for B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by B.Minter at GB 34. B.Minter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 50:59 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
   C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
3. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 42:26 · GB 5 · Score 0-10
   (12:26) C.Boniol 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 41:46 · CHI 6 · Score 6-10
   (11:46) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 37:07 · CHI 2 · Score 7-10
   R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 34:27 · CHI 2 · Score 13-10
   (4:27) W.Henderson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 33:43 · CHI 2 · Score 14-10
   R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 31:22 · GB 53 · Score 20-10
   (1:22) (Punt formation) T.Sauerbrun to CHI 39 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-K.McKenzie at CHI 45. K.McKenzie for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 31:09 · CHI 2 · Score 21-10
   R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
10. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · GB 5 · Score 21-13
    (:10) C.Boniol 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
11. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 17:55 · GB 1 · Score 21-19
    (2:55) C.Enis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CHI 12 · Score 27-19
    (15:00) D.Parker right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 9:02 · CHI 2 · Score 28-19
    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
14. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:38 · CHI 21 · Score 34-19
    (4:38) D.Parker right end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:08 · CHI 2 · Score 35-19
    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.