Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 31–23 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 10–13 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEP…
- Game date
- 2015-09-13
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 31–23 on 2015-09-13, overcoming Chicago Bears's 13–10 halftime lead. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +18.32 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(9:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(7:54) 72-C.Leno Jr. reported in as eligible. 22-M.Forte left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(2:36) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(11:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(5:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(10:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-27-S.McManis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(1:59) 73-J.Tretter reported in as eligible. 27-E.Lacy left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 9:32FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 10
- Score
- 0-3
(9:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 0:50TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 13
- Score
- 6-3
(:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 0:43XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 7-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 7:54TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 7-9
(7:54) 72-C.Leno Jr. reported in as eligible. 22-M.Forte left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 7:49XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 2:36FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 19
- Score
- 10-10
(2:36) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:13FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 32
- Score
- 10-13
(:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 11:59TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 16-13
(11:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 11:56XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 17-13
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:02FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 26
- Score
- 17-16
(5:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 10:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 23-16
(10:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-27-S.McManis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 10:26XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 24-16
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 1:59TD ELE. LacyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 30-16
(1:59) 73-J.Tretter reported in as eligible. 27-E.Lacy left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 1:55XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 31-16
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:42TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 24
- Score
- 31-22
(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:34XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 31-23
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +18.32 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 2M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +7.46 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3Justin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 4
Marco Wilson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play - 5Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 6A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7M. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 8E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.57 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+18.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+3.69 EPA): (2:07) 79-J.Walker reported in as eligible. 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 89-J.Jones. PENALTY on CHI-23-K.Fuller, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CHI 36 - No Play.
Biggest single play (-6.05 EPA): J. Cutler — (3:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews at GB 20. 52-C.Matthews to CHI 32 for 48 yards (74-J.Bushrod). PENALTY on GB-53-N.Perry,
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) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -8.9% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.63 total EPA
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +19.9% CPOE · +0.56 EPA/play · +18.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.308 | +0.126 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.4% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.555 | +0.015 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.167 | +0.204 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.126 | -0.308 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 44.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.31 vs +0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.31 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.13 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 8 drives, +11.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +22.78 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 — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
- Green Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy
- Chicago Bears — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q1 9:32) — (9:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 13 (Q1 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 0:43) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 7:54) — (7:54) 72-C.Leno Jr. reported in as eligible. 22-M.Forte left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 7:49) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 19 (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) (Field Goal formation) 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 32 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 11:59) — (11:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 11:56) — 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 26 (Q3 5:02) — (5:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q4 10:32); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 10:26) — 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 2 (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 73-J.Tretter reported in as eligible. 27-E.Lacy left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 1:55) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 24 (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 0:34) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 10-M.Wilson to GB 16 for 50 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-27-S.McManis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews at GB 20. 52-C.Matthews to CHI 32 for 48 yards (74-J.Bushrod). PENALTY on GB-53-N.Perry,
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 89-J.Jones to CHI 32 for 34 yards (24-A.Ball). Penalty on CHI-97-W.Young, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete short right to 19-E.Royal.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews at GB 20. 52-C.Matthews to CHI 32 for 48 yards (74-J.Bushrod). PENALTY on GB-53-N.Perry,
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 10-M.Wilson to GB 16 for 50 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) 79-J.Walker reported in as eligible. 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 89-J.Jones. PENALTY on CHI-23-K.Fuller, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CHI 36 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 9:32 · GB 10 · Score 0-3
(9:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 0:50 · CHI 13 · Score 6-3
(:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 0:43 · CHI 15 · Score 7-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 7:54 · GB 1 · Score 7-9
(7:54) 72-C.Leno Jr. reported in as eligible. 22-M.Forte left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 7:49 · GB 15 · Score 7-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 2:36 · CHI 19 · Score 10-10
(2:36) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · GB 32 · Score 10-13
(:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 11:59 · CHI 1 · Score 16-13
(11:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 11:56 · CHI 15 · Score 17-13
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 5:02 · GB 26 · Score 17-16
(5:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:32 · CHI 5 · Score 23-16
(10:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-27-S.McManis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 10:26 · CHI 15 · Score 24-16
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 1:59 · CHI 2 · Score 30-16
(1:59) 73-J.Tretter reported in as eligible. 27-E.Lacy left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · CHI 15 · Score 31-16
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 0:42 · GB 24 · Score 31-22
(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 0:34 · GB 15 · Score 31-23
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
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.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears on 2015-09-13?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 31-23 in Week 1, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Chicago Bears 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 14, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 31, Chicago Bears 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 0:50) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q2 7:54) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 11:59) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 10:32) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q4 1:59) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 0:42) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 9:32, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 2:36, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 5:02, 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), 42.9% completion, -8.9% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.63 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 54.5% completion, +19.9% CPOE, +0.56 EPA per dropback, +18.32 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 +18.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.69 EPA): (2:07) 79-J.Walker reported in as eligible. 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 89-J.Jones. PENALTY on CHI-23-K.Fuller, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CH.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Now 1-0 W
Chicago Bears
Now 0-1 L
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