Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: 2021 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-10-17, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 24–14 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Fields (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -0.95 total EPA, and -0.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.79 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+11.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (8:03) 28-A.Dillon left guard pushed ob at CHI 22 for 36 yards (4-E.Jackson).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +9.79 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
3. 3 K. Herbert · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.81 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6. 6 A. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Mooney · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Chicago Bears — K. Herbert (Q1 51:48)
• Green Bay Packers — A. Lazard (Q2 40:02)
• Green Bay Packers — A. Jones (Q3 21:09)
• Chicago Bears — D. Mooney (J. Fields pass) (Q4 8:49)
• Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q4 4:38)

Field goals

• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q2 34:13)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 51:48) — (6:48) 64-A.Bars reported in as eligible. 24-K.Herbert left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 51:45) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 40:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short middle to 13-A.Lazard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 39:59) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 20 (Q2 34:13) — (4:13) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 12 (Q3 21:09) — (6:09) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 21:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 11-D.Mooney for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 8:44) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers scrambles right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 4:30) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez..

Turning points

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

• Green Bay Packers (Q2 38:03) — (8:03) 28-A.Dillon left guard pushed ob at CHI 22 for 36 yards (4-E.Jackson). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.37]
• Green Bay Packers (Q1 57:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers sacked at CHI 45 for -9 yards (52-K.Mack). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -2.69]
• Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at CHI 21 for 41 yards (4-E.Jackson). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.82]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 53:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 12-A.Robinson pushed ob at GB 27 for 20 yards (31-A.Amos). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.10]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 27:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones left guard to GB 49 for 28 yards (4-E.Jackson, 52-K.Mack). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.01]

Impact plays

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

• Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at CHI 21 for 41 yards (4-E.Jackson). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.82]
• Green Bay Packers (Q1 57:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers sacked at CHI 45 for -9 yards (52-K.Mack). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -2.69]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 43:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams to CHI 22 for 32 yards (33-Ja.Johnson). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.61]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 38:03) — (8:03) 28-A.Dillon left guard pushed ob at CHI 22 for 36 yards (4-E.Jackson). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.37]

Quarterback report card

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

• J.Fields (Chicago Bears) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.95 total EPA
• A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +9.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Chicago Bears: 8 drives, +1.39 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
• Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +14.59 total EPA, 4 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.
• A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• A. Rodgers (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. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 51:48 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
   (6:48) 64-A.Bars reported in as eligible. 24-K.Herbert left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 51:45 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
   2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 40:02 · CHI 1 · Score 6-7
   (10:02) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short middle to 13-A.Lazard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 39:59 · CHI 15 · Score 7-7
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
5. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 34:13 · CHI 20 · Score 10-7
   (4:13) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 21:09 · CHI 12 · Score 16-7
   (6:09) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 21:00 · CHI 15 · Score 17-7
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
8. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 8:49 · GB 5 · Score 17-13
   (8:49) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 11-D.Mooney for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 8:44 · GB 15 · Score 17-14
   2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:38 · CHI 6 · Score 23-14
    (4:38) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers scrambles right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 4:30 · CHI 15 · Score 24-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.