Game story
In Week 14 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-12-13, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 21–14 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -7.83 total EPA, and +5.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Grant (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.79 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-24.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (13:39) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at CHI 42. 36-N.Collins pushed ob at CHI 11 for 31 yards (22-M.Forte).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 10 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Grant · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +6.79 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 3 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.08 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 D. Aromashodu · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 5 J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6 J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7 D. Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 8 D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Grant — GB · Rushing
R. Grant posted the highest total EPA (+6.79) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.33 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (12:56) 12-A.Rodgers to CHI 36 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CHI 36. 12-A.Rodgers to CHI 38 for -2 yards (92-H.Hillenmeyer). FUMBLES (92-H.Hillenmeyer), RECOVERED by CHI-95-A.Adams at CHI 41. 95-A.Adams to CHI 4
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — R. Grant
- Chicago Bears — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Aromashodu (J. Cutler pass)
- Green Bay Packers — R. Grant
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 62 (Q1 58:23) — (13:23) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 58:12) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 15 (Q1 48:40) — (3:40) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 8 (Q2 43:07) — (13:07) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 19 (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 31:48).
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q3 24:41) — (9:41) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 19-D.Aromashodu for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 24:35) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 8–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) 25-R.Grant right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q4 12:39) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 85-G.Jennings is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at CHI 42. 36-N.Collins pushed ob at CHI 11 for 31 yards (22-M.Forte).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 27:56) — (12:56) 12-A.Rodgers to CHI 36 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CHI 36. 12-A.Rodgers to CHI 38 for -2 yards (92-H.Hillenmeyer). FUMBLES (92-H.Hillenmeyer), RECOVERED by CHI-95-A.Adams at CHI 41.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 58:23) — (13:23) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 23:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings pushed ob at 50 for 25 yards (33-C.Tillman, 24-A.Afalava).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) 2-M.Crosby 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 27:56) — (12:56) 12-A.Rodgers to CHI 36 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CHI 36. 12-A.Rodgers to CHI 38 for -2 yards (92-H.Hillenmeyer). FUMBLES (92-H.Hillenmeyer), RECOVERED by CHI-95-A.Adams at CHI 41.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 58:23) — (13:23) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at CHI 42. 36-N.Collins pushed ob at CHI 11 for 31 yards (22-M.Forte).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 48:31) — (3:31) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right intended for 19-D.Aromashodu INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at CHI 48. 21-C.Woodson to CHI 39 for 9 yards (13-J.Knox).
Quarterback report card
J.Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +5.6% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.83 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +8.4% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.052 | -0.190 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.203 | -0.191 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.073 | -0.325 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.190 | +0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 53.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -14.62 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -3.93 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- R. Grant (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Cutler (CHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- A. Rodgers (GB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 58:23 · CHI 62 · Score 6-0
(13:23) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 58:12 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 48:40 · CHI 15 · Score 10-0
(3:40) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 43:07 · CHI 8 · Score 13-0
(13:07) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 31:54 · GB 19 · Score 13-6
(1:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 31:48 · GB 2 · Score 13-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. PENALTY on CHI-65-P.Mannelly, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 24:41 · GB 10 · Score 13-13
(9:41) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 19-D.Aromashodu for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 24:35 · GB 2 · Score 13-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:42 · CHI 1 · Score 19-14
(12:42) 25-R.Grant right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 12:39 · CHI 2 · Score 21-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 85-G.Jennings is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 21-14 in Week 14, 2009 on 2009-12-13.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 21, Chicago Bears 14 (GB 21-14 CHI) in Week 14, 2009 on 2009-12-13.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 10, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 8, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 21, Chicago Bears 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q1 58:23) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 31:54) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Aromashodu (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 24:41) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q4 12:42) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 48:40, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 43:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 56.1% completion, +5.6% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.83 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 53.3% completion, +8.4% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.08 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
R. Grant (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +6.79 on rushing plays. across 20 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.33 EPA): (12:56) 12-A.Rodgers to CHI 36 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CHI 36. 12-A.Rodgers to CHI 38 for -2 yards (92-H.Hillenmeyer). FUMBLES (92-H.Hillenmeyer), RECOVERED by CHI-9. The biggest win-probability swing was -24.5%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 21-14 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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