Game story
In Week 3 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-09-23, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 23–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -19.46 total EPA, and -13.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Richardson (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (:27) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 31-C.Finnegan at LA 22. 31-C.Finnegan to CHI 45 for 33 yards (6-J.Cutler). FUMBLES (6-J.Cutler), RECOVERED by CHI-2
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Richardson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2 M. Bush · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 3 A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4 K. Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5 M. Mulligan · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 6 K. Bell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 7 D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8 K. Adams · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Richardson — LA · Rushing
D. Richardson posted the highest total EPA (+2.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.05 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (9:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright (26-T.Jennings) at LA 45. 21-M.Wright for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — M. Bush
- Chicago Bears — M. Wright
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
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 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 36 (Q1 55:46) — (10:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 29-M.Bush right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:56) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CHI 37 (Q2 30:27) — (:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CHI 28 (Q3 21:19) — (6:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 13–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 61 (Q4 9:17); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 9:06) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 45:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 31-C.Finnegan at LA 22. 31-C.Finnegan to CHI 45 for 33 yards (6-J.Cutler). FUMBLES (6-J.Cutler), RECOVERED by CHI-2
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright (26-T.Jennings) at LA 45. 21-M.Wright for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 56:35) — (11:35) (Punt formation) 8-A.Podlesh punts 54 yards to end zone, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Touchback. PENALTY on LA-51-M.Haggan, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 46 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 17:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 26-D.Richardson right tackle to LA 27 for 4 yards (55-L.Briggs). PENALTY on CHI-90-J.Peppers, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LA 27.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 49:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 29-M.Bush to CHI 46 for 18 yards (32-B.Fletcher).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright (26-T.Jennings) at LA 45. 21-M.Wright for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 45:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 31-C.Finnegan at LA 22. 31-C.Finnegan to CHI 45 for 33 yards (6-J.Cutler). FUMBLES (6-J.Cutler), RECOVERED by CHI-2
- Chicago Bears (Q1 56:35) — (11:35) (Punt formation) 8-A.Podlesh punts 54 yards to end zone, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Touchback. PENALTY on LA-51-M.Haggan, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 46 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 17:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 26-D.Richardson right tackle to LA 27 for 4 yards (55-L.Briggs). PENALTY on CHI-90-J.Peppers, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LA 27.
Quarterback report card
S.Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -13.0% CPOE · -0.46 EPA/play · -19.46 total EPA
- J.Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -8.7% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.249 | -0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.9% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.463 | -0.063 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.050 | -0.126 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.016 | +0.249 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 67.1% |
By the numbers
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -1.36 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -18.89 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Richardson (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 55:46 · LA 36 · Score 0-3
(10:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · LA 3 · Score 0-9
(2:00) 29-M.Bush right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 31:56 · LA 2 · Score 0-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:27 · CHI 37 · Score 3-10
(:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 21:19 · CHI 28 · Score 6-10
(6:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 9:49 · LA 4 · Score 6-13
(9:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 9:17 · CHI 61 · Score 6-19
(9:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright (26-T.Jennings) at LA 45. 21-M.Wright for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 9:06 · LA 2 · Score 6-20
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 2:23 · LA 19 · Score 6-23
(2:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Rams 23-6 in Week 3, 2012 on 2012-09-23.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 6, Chicago Bears 23 (LA 6-23 CHI) in Week 3, 2012 on 2012-09-23.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Chicago Bears 13; Final: Los Angeles Rams 6, Chicago Bears 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bush (Q2 32:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Wright (Q4 9:17) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 55:46, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:27, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 21:19, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 9:49, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 2:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 42.9% completion, -13.0% CPOE, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -19.46 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 47.2% completion, -8.7% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.27 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
D. Richardson (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +2.37 on rushing plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.05 EPA): (9:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright (26-T.Jennings) at LA 45. 21-M.Wright for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.4%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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