Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 24–17 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 3–14 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Mitchell Trubisky
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:23) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 29-T.Cohen. 29-T.Cohen FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 26, RECOVE…
- Game date
- 2018-12-16
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 24–17 on 2018-12-16. Mitchell Trubisky posted a game-high +14.64 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(2:12) 24-J.Howard right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(7:31) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(:38) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 29-T.Cohen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(9:30) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(4:15) 30-J.Williams right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 17-D.Adams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(10:21) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-T.Burton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(6:46) 1-C.Parkey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 2:12TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 0-6
(2:12) 24-J.Howard right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 2:08XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-7
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 7:31FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 23
- Score
- 3-7
(7:31) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:38TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 12
- Score
- 3-13
(:38) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 29-T.Cohen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:30XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 3-14
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 9:30FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 25
- Score
- 6-14
(9:30) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 4:15TD Joshua WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 10
- Score
- 12-14
(4:15) 30-J.Williams right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 4:10Safety Aaron RodgersPoints+2
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 17-D.Adams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 10:21TD TBT. BurtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 13
- Score
- 14-20
(10:21) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-T.Burton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 10:16XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 14-21
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:46FG CPC. ParkeyPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 6
- Score
- 14-24
(6:46) 1-C.Parkey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:15FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 27
- Score
- 17-24
(:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Mitchell Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +14.64 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 2
Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.62 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 3A. Shaheen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 4T. Gabriel · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 5T. Burton · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6Joshua Williams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 7L. Kendricks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8J. Bellamy · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.46 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
Mitchell Trubisky — CHI · Passing
Mitchell Trubisky posted the highest total EPA (+14.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
Mitchell Trubisky's top snap (+2.70 EPA): (14:20) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 12-A.Robinson II pushed ob at GB 47 for 30 yards (38-T.Williams).
Biggest single play (-5.32 EPA): Tarik Cohen — (14:23) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 29-T.Cohen. 29-T.Cohen FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 26, RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 26. 94-D.Lowry to GB 26 for no gain (72-C.Leno Jr).
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 Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +1.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.85 total EPA
- Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +14.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.072 | -0.002 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.016 | +0.431 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.172 | -0.501 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.002 | +0.072 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 61.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -0.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -6.02 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Jarveon Howard
- Chicago Bears — Tarik Cohen (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Joshua Williams
- Chicago Bears — T. Burton (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Chicago Bears — C. Parkey
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
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 9 (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) 24-J.Howard right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 2:08) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 23 (Q2 7:31) — (7:31) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 12 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 29-T.Cohen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:30) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 11–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 25 (Q3 9:30) — (9:30) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 10 (Q3 4:15) — (4:15) 30-J.Williams right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q3 4:10) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 17-D.Adams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 13 (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-T.Burton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 10:16) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q4 6:46) — (6:46) 1-C.Parkey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 27 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-T.Burton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 29-T.Cohen. 29-T.Cohen FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 26, RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 26. 94-D.Lowry to GB 26 for no gain (72-C.Leno Jr).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson (58-R.Smith) at CHI -5. 39-E.Jackson to CHI 8 for 13 yards (65-L.Taylor). CHI-39-E.Jackson was inju
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 4:15) — (4:15) 30-J.Williams right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky scrambles right end pushed ob at CHI 39 for 14 yards (27-J.Jones).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 29-T.Cohen. 29-T.Cohen FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 26, RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 26. 94-D.Lowry to GB 26 for no gain (72-C.Leno Jr).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson (58-R.Smith) at CHI -5. 39-E.Jackson to CHI 8 for 13 yards (65-L.Taylor). CHI-39-E.Jackson was inju
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at CHI 20 for 28 yards (20-P.Amukamara).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:26) — (9:26) 54-J.Crawford and 84-L.Kendricks reported in as eligible. 6-J.Scott punts 39 yards to CHI 41, Center-43-H.Bradley. 29-T.Cohen pushed ob at GB 15 for 44 yards (6-J.Scott).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 2:12 · GB 9 · Score 0-6
(2:12) 24-J.Howard right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 2:08 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 7:31 · CHI 23 · Score 3-7
(7:31) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · GB 12 · Score 3-13
(:38) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 29-T.Cohen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · GB 15 · Score 3-14
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 9:30 · CHI 25 · Score 6-14
(9:30) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 4:15 · CHI 10 · Score 12-14
(4:15) 30-J.Williams right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q3 4:10 · CHI 2 · Score 14-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 17-D.Adams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 10:21 · GB 13 · Score 14-20
(10:21) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-T.Burton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 10:16 · GB 15 · Score 14-21
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 6:46 · GB 6 · Score 14-24
(6:46) 1-C.Parkey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:15 · CHI 27 · Score 17-24
(:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears on 2018-12-16?
The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 24-17 in Week 15, 2018.
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 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 11, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Chicago Bears 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 17, Chicago Bears 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Howard (Q1 2:12) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Cohen (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 0:38) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (Q3 4:15) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Burton (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 10:21) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 7:31, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 9:30, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q4 6:46, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 0:15, 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), 48.1% completion, +1.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.85 total passing EPA. Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 58.8% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +14.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+2.70 EPA): (14:20) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 12-A.Robinson II pushed ob at GB 47 for 30 yards (38-T.Williams)..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Chicago Bears won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
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