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NFL · Week 10 · November 12, 2017 · 11 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: 2017 Week 10 Recap

Packers defeat Bears 23–16 in Week 10

B.Hundley led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 23–16 Week 10 finish.

Green Bay Packers 23 5–4 Winner
Final 23–16
Chicago Bears 16 3–6
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
23–16
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–6 Chicago Bears
Top passer
Mitchell Trubisky
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Hundley
Game date
November 12, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Hundley 18/30 · 199 YDS · 1 TD +10.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 3 REC · 52 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 5 REC · 90 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • D.Inman 6 REC · 88 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyami Brown
    Dyami Brown 2 REC · 23 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Shaheen 2 REC · 39 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 23–16 in Week 10 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-12, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (+13.3% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Chicago Bears swung the momentum.

In Week 10 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-12, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 23–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -2.06 total EPA, and -4.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.00 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+13.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (10:48) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 15-J.Bellamy for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers37310023
Chicago Bears33010016

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 B. Hundley · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +10.00 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  2. 2 D. Inman · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  3. 3 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  4. 4 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  5. 5 T. Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  6. 6 D. Brown · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  7. 7 T. Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  8. 8 A. Shaheen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

B. Hundley — GB · Passing

B. Hundley posted the highest total EPA (+10.00) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

The signature play (+3.77 EPA) came from Chicago Bears: (10:48) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 15-J.Bellamy for 46 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 — T. Montgomery (Q2 41:49)
  • Chicago Bears — J. Bellamy (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 10:48)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (B. Hundley pass) (Q4 5:37)

Field goals

  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q1 52:25)
  • Chicago Bears — C. Barth (Q1 47:21)
  • Chicago Bears — C. Barth (Q2 30:01)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q3 25:20)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q4 13:14)
  • Chicago Bears — C. Barth (Q4 3:23)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 22 (Q1 52:25) — (7:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-D.Hart, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 27 (Q1 47:21) — (2:21) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 37 (Q2 41:49) — (11:49) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 41:41) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-54-D.Hart, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q2 30:01).

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 6 (Q3 25:20) — (10:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-D.Hart, Holder-8-J.Vogel..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 32 (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-D.Hart, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 46 (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 15-J.Bellamy for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 20 (Q4 10:39) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 19 (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 5:29) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-54-D.Hart, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 31 (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 15-J.Bellamy for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.77]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 30:01) — (:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. PENALTY on CHI-79-B.Sowell, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +0.65]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 56:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb to CHI 49 for 38 yards (44-N.Kwiatkoski; 22-C.LeBlanc). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +3.75]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 39:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 17-D.Inman pushed ob at GB 22 for 26 yards (35-J.Whitehead). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.87]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:49) — (11:49) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.72]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 15-J.Bellamy for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.77]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 56:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb to CHI 49 for 38 yards (44-N.Kwiatkoski; 22-C.LeBlanc). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +3.75]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:49) — (11:49) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.72]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 38:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 30-B.Cunningham pushed ob at GB 2 for 23 yards (25-M.Evans). Chicago challenged the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shot [WPA -5.6% · EPA -3.62]

Quarterback report card

M.Trubisky led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M.Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -4.4% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.06 total EPA
  • B.Hundley (Green Bay Packers) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +13.6% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +10.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatGreen Bay PackersChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play+0.095-0.060
Offensive success rate47.6%37.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.333-0.050
Rush EPA/play+0.002-0.297
Defensive EPA/play+0.060-0.095
Defensive success rate62.5%52.4%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -4.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +7.77 total EPA, 5 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.
  • B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • M. Trubisky (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
  • B. Hundley (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.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 52:25 · CHI 22 · Score 3-0
    (7:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-D.Hart, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  2. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 47:21 · GB 27 · Score 3-3
    (2:21) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 41:49 · CHI 37 · Score 9-3
    (11:49) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 41:41 · CHI 15 · Score 10-3
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-54-D.Hart, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · GB 26 · Score 10-6
    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. PENALTY on CHI-79-B.Sowell, Unnecessary Roughness
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 25:20 · CHI 6 · Score 13-6
    (10:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-D.Hart, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 13:14 · CHI 32 · Score 16-6
    (13:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-D.Hart, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  8. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 10:48 · GB 46 · Score 16-12
    (10:48) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 15-J.Bellamy for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 10:39 · GB 20 · Score 16-13
    4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 5:37 · CHI 19 · Score 22-13
    (5:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 5:29 · CHI 15 · Score 23-13
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-54-D.Hart, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  12. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 3:23 · GB 31 · Score 23-16
    (3:23) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 23-16 in Week 10, 2017 on 2017-11-12.

What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

The final score was Green Bay Packers 23, Chicago Bears 16 (GB 23-16 CHI) in Week 10, 2017 on 2017-11-12.

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

Q1: Green Bay Packers 3, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 10, Chicago Bears 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 23, Chicago Bears 16.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Montgomery (Q2 41:49) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Bellamy (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 10:48) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (B. Hundley pass) (Q4 5:37) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 52:25, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q1 47:21, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q2 30:01, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 25:20, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 13:14, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q4 3:23, 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?

M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 51.2% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.06 total passing EPA. B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers), 60.0% completion, +13.6% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +10.00 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +10.00 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.77 EPA): (10:48) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 15-J.Bellamy for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.3%.

Was Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 23-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L