Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: 2022 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-12-04, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 28–19 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +7.49 total EPA, and -3.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.49 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-28.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (2:57) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left intended for 19-E.St. Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Alexander at GB 28. 23-J.Alexander to GB 32 for 4 yards (19-E.St. Brown).

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 · +7.49 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
2. 2 C. Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Fields · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +6.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Watson · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.78 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Watson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Dillon · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.77 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
8. 8 N. Harry · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.29 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 — J. Fields (Q1 48:10)
• Chicago Bears — D. Montgomery (Q2 36:15)
• Green Bay Packers — C. Watson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 30:23)
• Green Bay Packers — A. Dillon (Q4 14:47)
• Green Bay Packers — C. Watson (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

• Chicago Bears — C. Santos (Q1 54:27)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q2 40:25)
• Chicago Bears — C. Santos (Q3 16:53)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q4 4:53)

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 10–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 22 (Q1 54:27) — (9:27) 2-C.Santos 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 55 (Q1 48:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields right end for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 48:00) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 12–10. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 6 (Q2 40:25) — (10:25) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q2 36:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q2 36:09) — 2-C.Santos extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 14 (Q2 30:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 9-C.Watson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 30:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q3 16:53) — (1:53) 2-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 20–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 21 (Q4 14:47) — (14:47) (Shotgun) 28-A.Dillon left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 14:41) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 46 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-C.Watson left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q4 1:51) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 89-M.Lewis is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the GB 35 (Q4 1:51) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 60 yards from GB 35 to CHI 5. 12-V.Jones pushed ob at CHI 47 for 42 yards (29-R.Douglas)..

Turning points

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

• Chicago Bears (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left intended for 19-E.St. Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Alexander at GB 28. 23-J.Alexander to GB 32 for 4 yards (19-E.St. Brown). [WPA -28.8% · EPA -4.07]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 2-C.Santos 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (94-D.Lowry), Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. [WPA -15.1% · EPA -3.60]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 9-C.Watson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.58]
• Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-C.Watson left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +4.78]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 48:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields right end for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +5.08]

Impact plays

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

• Chicago Bears (Q1 48:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields right end for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +5.08]
• Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-C.Watson left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +4.78]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 9-C.Watson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.58]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 39:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 10-C.Claypool to GB 37 for 17 yards (29-R.Douglas). FUMBLES (29-R.Douglas), RECOVERED by GB-20-R.Ford at GB 39. 20-R.Ford to GB 40 for 1 yard (21-D.Eva [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.23]

Quarterback report card

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

• A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -3.1% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.49 total EPA
• J.Fields (Chicago Bears) · 28 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +14.5% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.49 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 (+0.12 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +0.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +9.94 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.
• A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• A. Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• J. Fields (CHI) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 54:27 · GB 22 · Score 0-3
   (9:27) 2-C.Santos 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
2. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 48:10 · GB 55 · Score 0-9
   (3:10) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields right end for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 48:00 · GB 15 · Score 0-10
   2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
4. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 40:25 · CHI 6 · Score 3-10
   (10:25) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
5. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 36:15 · GB 7 · Score 3-16
   (6:15) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 36:09 · GB 15 · Score 3-16
   2-C.Santos extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 30:23 · CHI 14 · Score 9-16
   (:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 9-C.Watson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 30:17 · CHI 15 · Score 10-16
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
9. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 16:53 · GB 10 · Score 10-19
   (1:53) 2-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 14:47 · CHI 21 · Score 16-19
    (14:47) (Shotgun) 28-A.Dillon left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:41 · CHI 15 · Score 17-19
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
12. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 4:53 · CHI 14 · Score 20-19
    (4:53) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · CHI 46 · Score 26-19
    (2:00) 9-C.Watson left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 1:51 · CHI 2 · Score 28-19
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 89-M.Lewis is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
15. Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 1:51 · GB 35 · Score 28-19
    2-M.Crosby kicks 60 yards from GB 35 to CHI 5. 12-V.Jones pushed ob at CHI 47 for 42 yards (29-R.Douglas).