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NFL · Week 17 · December 29, 2013 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: 2013 Week 17 Recap

Packers defeat Bears 33–28 in Week 17

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 33–28 Week 17 finish.

Green Bay Packers 33 8–7 Winner
Final 33–28
Chicago Bears 28 8–8
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
33–28
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 13–7 Chicago Bears
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
December 29, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 25/45 · 318 YDS · 3 TD +17.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 2 REC · 55 YDS · 2 TD +9.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Nelson
    Jack Nelson 10 REC · 161 YDS +7.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • J.Cutler 15/26 · 224 YDS · 2 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Marshall 6 REC · 74 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Forte 4 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 33–28 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 13–7 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2013-12-29

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 33–28 on 2013-12-29. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +17.16 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers013713033
Chicago Bears70147028

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

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 2:12TD
    MFM. Forte

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    0-6

    (2:12) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 2:07XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 8:04FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    3-7

    (8:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 3:34TD
    JBJ. Boykin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 17
    Score
    9-7

    (3:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at CHI 23 for -6 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), recovered by GB-11-J.Boykin at CHI 15. 11-J.Boykin for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 3:28XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    10-7

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

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:07FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 9
    Score
    13-7

    (:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 10:51TD
    MFM. Forte

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 5
    Score
    13-13

    (10:51) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 10:46XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    13-14

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

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 7:32TD
    Randall Cobb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 7
    Score
    19-14

    (7:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 7:27XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    20-14

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

  11. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 5:07TD
    MFM. Forte

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    20-20

    (5:07) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 5:04XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    20-21

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

  13. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 15:00TD
    BMB. Marshall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 5
    Score
    20-27

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 14:55XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    20-28

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

  15. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:43TD
    ELE. Lacy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 6
    Score
    26-28

    (11:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:38XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    27-28

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

  17. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 0:46TD
    Randall Cobb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 48
    Score
    33-28

    (:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +17.16 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  2. 2Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.76 EPA/play
  3. 3Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.07 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +5.87 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +5.00 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.51 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.16 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 (+17.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+6.71 EPA): (:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +17.16 total EPA
  • J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +5.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play+0.187+0.136
Offensive success rate50.5%44.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.381+0.226
Rush EPA/play+0.073+0.167
Defensive EPA/play-0.136-0.187
Defensive success rate55.2%49.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +9.15 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +17.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Chicago Bears — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 2:12)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Boykin (Q2 3:34)
  • Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q3 10:51)
  • Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 7:32)
  • Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q3 5:07)
  • Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Q4 11:43)
  • Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 0:46)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 8:04)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 2:07) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 15 (Q2 8:04) — (8:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 17 (Q2 3:34); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 3:28) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q3 10:51) — (10:51) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 10:46) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q3 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 7:27) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 5:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 5:04) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 14:55) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 11:38) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 48 (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +53.2% · EPA +6.71]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery to GB 1 for 67 yards (37-S.Shields). [WPA +21.8% · EPA +5.49]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB 0. 37-S.Shields ran ob at GB 7 for 7 yards. [WPA -16.2% · EPA -0.78]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson to 50 for 6 yards (38-Z.Bowman). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +1.68]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 5:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 11-J.Boykin INTERCEPTED by 47-C.Conte at CHI -3. Touchback. [WPA -14.5% · EPA -4.87]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +53.2% · EPA +6.71]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery to GB 1 for 67 yards (37-S.Shields). [WPA +21.8% · EPA +5.49]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 5:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 11-J.Boykin INTERCEPTED by 47-C.Conte at CHI -3. Touchback. [WPA -14.5% · EPA -4.87]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 14:27) — (14:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at CHI 17. 26-T.Jennings to CHI 20 for 3 yards (87-J.Nelson). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -4.62]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 2:12 · GB 4 · Score 0-6
    (2:12) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 2:07 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  3. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 8:04 · CHI 15 · Score 3-7
    (8:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 3:34 · CHI 17 · Score 9-7
    (3:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at CHI 23 for -6 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), recovered by GB-11-J.Boykin at CHI 15. 11-J.Boykin for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant cha
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 3:28 · CHI 2 · Score 10-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · CHI 9 · Score 13-7
    (:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 10:51 · GB 5 · Score 13-13
    (10:51) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 10:46 · GB 2 · Score 13-14
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 7:32 · CHI 7 · Score 19-14
    (7:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 7:27 · CHI 2 · Score 20-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  11. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 5:07 · GB 1 · Score 20-20
    (5:07) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 5:04 · GB 2 · Score 20-21
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  13. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · GB 5 · Score 20-27
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · GB 2 · Score 20-28
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  15. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:43 · CHI 6 · Score 26-28
    (11:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 11:38 · CHI 2 · Score 27-28
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  17. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 0:46 · CHI 48 · Score 33-28
    (:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • 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 2013-12-29?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 33-28 in Week 17, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 13, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Chicago Bears 14; Q4: Green Bay Packers 13, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 33, Chicago Bears 28.

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

Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 2:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Boykin (Q2 3:34) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q3 10:51) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 7:32) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q3 5:07) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q4 11:43) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 0:46) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 8:04, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:07, 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?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 55.6% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +17.16 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 57.7% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +5.87 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 +17.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+6.71 EPA): (:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Green Bay Packers won 33-28 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L