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NFL · Week 3 · September 25, 2011 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: 2011 Week 3 Recap

Packers defeat Bears 27–17 in Week 3

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 27–17 Week 3 finish.

Green Bay Packers 27 3–0 Winner
Final 27–17
Chicago Bears 17 1–2
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
27–17
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 17–10 Chicago Bears
Top passer
J. Cutler
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
September 25, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 28/41 · 292 YDS · 3 TD +12.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 9 REC · 119 YDS +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Finley 7 REC · 85 YDS · 3 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • D.Sanzenbacher 5 REC · 27 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Khalil Davis
    Khalil Davis 1 REC · 32 YDS · 1 TD +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Hurd 1 REC · 17 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 27–17 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 17–10 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
J. Cutler
Biggest EPA play
(12:02) 44-J.Starks left end to GB 35 for -5 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (55-L.Briggs), R…
Game date
2011-09-25

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 27–17 on 2011-09-25. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +12.53 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Green Bay Packers71037027
Chicago Bears01007017

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

GBGreen Bay Packers
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 11:29TD
    JFJ. Finley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 6
    Score
    6-0

    (11:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 88-J.Finley for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-90-J.Peppers, Defensive Offside, declined.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 11:25XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    7-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 12:07TD
    JFJ. Finley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 7
    Score
    13-0

    (12:07) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 12:00XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    14-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 8:16TD
    DSD. Sanzenbacher

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    14-6

    (8:16) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 18-D.Sanzenbacher for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 8:12XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-7

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:56FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 19
    Score
    17-7

    (1:56) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:53FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 7
    Score
    17-10

    (:53) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 6:36FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 10
    Score
    20-10

    (6:36) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 12:54TD
    JFJ. Finley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 10
    Score
    26-10

    (12:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 12:49XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    27-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  12. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 11:56TD
    Khalil Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 32
    Score
    27-16

    (11:56) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 87-K.Davis for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 11:46XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    27-17

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +12.53 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.15 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Sanzenbacher · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  5. 5Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  6. 6Khalil DavisKhalil Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  7. 7S. Hurd · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+12.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (-4.56 EPA): (9:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 88-J.Finley INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 45. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 45 for no gain (87-J.Nelson).

Biggest single play (-5.09 EPA): J. Starks — (12:02) 44-J.Starks left end to GB 35 for -5 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (55-L.Briggs), RECOVERED by CHI-90-J.Peppers at GB 32. 90-J.Peppers ran ob at GB 32 for no gain. Green Bay challenged the loos

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) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.15 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 41 dropbacks · 68.3% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +12.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play+0.005-0.180
Offensive success rate42.7%33.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.306-0.097
Rush EPA/play-0.337-0.615
Defensive EPA/play+0.180-0.005
Defensive success rate66.2%57.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: -0.18 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -13.32 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, +0.44 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 11:29)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 12:07)
  • Chicago Bears — D. Sanzenbacher (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 8:16)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 12:54)
  • Khalil DavisChicago Bears — Khalil Davis (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 11:56)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 1:56)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q2 0:53)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 6:36)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q1 11:29); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 11:25) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q2 12:07) — (12:07) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 12:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q2 8:16) — (8:16) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 18-D.Sanzenbacher for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 8:12) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 19 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 7 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 10 (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 12:49) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 32 (Q4 11:56) — (11:56) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 87-K.Davis for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 11:46) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q2 8:16) — (8:16) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 18-D.Sanzenbacher for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.66]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Burnett at GB 32. 42-M.Burnett to GB 32 for no gain (11-R.Williams). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -2.71]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 88-J.Finley INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 45. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 45 for no gain (87-J.Nelson). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -4.56]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:48) — (13:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings to CHI 36 for 19 yards (26-T.Jennings). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +1.55]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 45 for -8 yards (24-J.Bush). [WPA -6.4% · EPA -1.39]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) 44-J.Starks left end to GB 35 for -5 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (55-L.Briggs), RECOVERED by CHI-90-J.Peppers at GB 32. 90-J.Peppers ran ob at GB 32 for no gain. Green Bay challenged the loos [WPA -3.9% · EPA -5.09]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 88-J.Finley INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 45. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 45 for no gain (87-J.Nelson). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -4.56]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.3% · EPA +3.37]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 11:56) — (11:56) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 87-K.Davis for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.6% · EPA +3.26]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 11:29 · CHI 6 · Score 6-0
    (11:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 88-J.Finley for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-90-J.Peppers, Defensive Offside, declined.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 11:25 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 12:07 · CHI 7 · Score 13-0
    (12:07) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 12:00 · CHI 2 · Score 14-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  5. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 8:16 · GB 4 · Score 14-6
    (8:16) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 18-D.Sanzenbacher for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 8:12 · GB 2 · Score 14-7
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 1:56 · CHI 19 · Score 17-7
    (1:56) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  8. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:53 · GB 7 · Score 17-10
    (:53) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  9. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 6:36 · CHI 10 · Score 20-10
    (6:36) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:54 · CHI 10 · Score 26-10
    (12:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:49 · CHI 2 · Score 27-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  12. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 11:56 · GB 32 · Score 27-16
    (11:56) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 87-K.Davis for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 11:46 · GB 2 · Score 27-17
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears on 2011-09-25?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 27-17 in Week 3, 2011.

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 10, Chicago Bears 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 27, Chicago Bears 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 11:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 12:07) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Sanzenbacher (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 8:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 12:54) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Davis (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 11:56) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 1:56, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:53, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 6:36, 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), 48.8% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.15 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 68.3% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +12.53 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-4.56 EPA): (9:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 88-J.Finley INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 45. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 45 for no gain (87-J.Nelson)..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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