Game story
In Week 3 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-09-27, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +14.29 total EPA, and +20.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.29 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (14:56) 8-T.Masthay punts 57 yards to CHI 38, Center-61-B.Goode. 23-D.Hester for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +14.29 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2 J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.88 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 3 J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +6.67 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4 G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 5 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 6 J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 7 B. Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8 J. Kuhn · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Rodgers — GB · Passing
A. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+14.29) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.31 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (14:56) 8-T.Masthay punts 57 yards to CHI 38, Center-61-B.Goode. 23-D.Hester for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass)
- Chicago Bears — G. Olsen (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Hester
- Green Bay Packers — A. Rodgers
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
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 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q1 49:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 49:26) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 20 (Q2 34:45) — (4:45) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q2 30:31) — (:31) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 82-G.Olsen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 30:26) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 13–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 95 (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) 8-T.Masthay punts 57 yards to CHI 38, Center-61-B.Goode. 23-D.Hester for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 14:39) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 6:52) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 7 (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 1 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 9-R.Gould 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) 8-T.Masthay punts 57 yards to CHI 38, Center-61-B.Goode. 23-D.Hester for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones to 50 for 12 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher), RECOVERED by CHI-26-T.Jennings at GB 46. 26-T.Jennings to GB 46 for no gain (3
- Chicago Bears (Q3 16:54) — (1:54) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete short left to 88-D.Clark.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte to GB 44 for 15 yards (36-N.Collins). PENALTY on GB-36-N.Collins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at GB 44.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 82-G.Olsen to GB 35 for 21 yards (42-M.Burnett). Penalty on GB-54-B.Chillar, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) 8-T.Masthay punts 57 yards to CHI 38, Center-61-B.Goode. 23-D.Hester for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 21:41) — (6:41) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-J.Peppers), Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 30:31) — (:31) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 82-G.Olsen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 47:06) — (2:06) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle intended for 82-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Martin at GB -5. 29-D.Martin to GB 10 for 15 yards (82-G.Olsen).
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 52 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +20.7% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +14.29 total EPA
- J.Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 37 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.063 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.4% | 47.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.275 | +0.180 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.195 | -0.399 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.063 | -0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.2% | 47.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.04, Chicago Bears +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Chicago Bears: 9 drives, +4.19 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +3.14 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- 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 49:31 · CHI 7 · Score 6-0
(4:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 49:26 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 34:45 · CHI 20 · Score 10-0
(4:45) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 30:31 · GB 9 · Score 10-6
(:31) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 82-G.Olsen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 30:26 · GB 2 · Score 10-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 14:56 · CHI 95 · Score 10-13
(14:56) 8-T.Masthay punts 57 yards to CHI 38, Center-61-B.Goode. 23-D.Hester for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:39 · GB 2 · Score 10-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:59 · CHI 3 · Score 16-14
(6:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:52 · CHI 2 · Score 17-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 4:03 · GB 7 · Score 17-17
(4:03) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · GB 1 · Score 17-20
(:08) 9-R.Gould 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 in Week 3, 2010 on 2010-09-27.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 17, Chicago Bears 20 (GB 17-20 CHI) in Week 3, 2010 on 2010-09-27.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Chicago Bears 13; Final: Green Bay Packers 17, Chicago Bears 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 49:31) Chicago Bears touchdown — G. Olsen (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 30:31) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (Q4 14:56) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 6:59) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 34:45, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 4:03, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 0:08, 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?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 65.4% completion, +20.7% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +14.29 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 40.5% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.67 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +14.29 on passing plays. across 52 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.31 EPA): (14:56) 8-T.Masthay punts 57 yards to CHI 38, Center-61-B.Goode. 23-D.Hester for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.1%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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