Game story
In Week 14 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-12-09, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 15–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 9 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -23.85 total EPA, and -20.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Hekker (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (11:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left intended for 15-J.Bellamy INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at LA 37. 22-M.Peters pushed ob at CHI 15 for 48 yards (78-B.Witzmann).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Hekker · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 2 T. Cohen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 3 B. Sowell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 4 G. Everett · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5 A.Robinson II · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6 T. Gurley · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8 J. Davis · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +0.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Hekker — LA · Passing
J. Hekker posted the highest total EPA (+2.55) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +2.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.56 EPA) came from Chicago Bears: (11:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left intended for 15-J.Bellamy INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at LA 37. 22-M.Peters pushed ob at CHI 15 for 48 yards (78-B.Witzmann).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — B. Sowell (M. Trubisky pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Chicago Bears — C. Parkey
- Chicago Bears — C. Parkey
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
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. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q1 54:16) — (9:16) 4-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 21 (Q1 47:53) — (2:53) 1-C.Parkey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q2 39:28) — (9:28) 1-C.Parkey 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CHI 32 (Q2 34:17) — (4:17) 4-G.Zuerlein 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 9–0. Chicago Bears registered a safety from the CHI 92 (Q3 29:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (91-E.Goldman).; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q3 25:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 79-B.Sowell reported in as eligible. 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 79-B.Sowell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 24:58) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 56:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left intended for 15-J.Bellamy INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at LA 37. 22-M.Peters pushed ob at CHI 15 for 48 yards (78-B.Witzmann).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 41:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left intended for 17-R.Woods INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Smith at LA 26. 58-R.Smith pushed ob at LA 4 for 22 yards (79-R.Havenstein).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 19:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left intended for 80-T.Burton INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at LA 38. 43-J.Johnson to CHI 27 for 35 yards (84-B.Braunecker).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 18:58) — (3:58) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 83-J.Reynolds INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at CHI 16. 23-K.Fuller to CHI 19 for 3 yards (83-J.Reynolds).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 50:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 29-T.Cohen right tackle pushed ob at LA 16 for 32 yards (20-L.Joyner).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 56:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left intended for 15-J.Bellamy INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at LA 37. 22-M.Peters pushed ob at CHI 15 for 48 yards (78-B.Witzmann).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 19:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left intended for 80-T.Burton INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at LA 38. 43-J.Johnson to CHI 27 for 35 yards (84-B.Braunecker).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 41:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left intended for 17-R.Woods INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Smith at LA 26. 58-R.Smith pushed ob at LA 4 for 22 yards (79-R.Havenstein).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 18:58) — (3:58) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 83-J.Reynolds INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at CHI 16. 23-K.Fuller to CHI 19 for 3 yards (83-J.Reynolds).
Quarterback report card
J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 51 dropbacks · 39.2% completion · -20.4% CPOE · -0.47 EPA/play · -23.85 total EPA
- M.Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -10.7% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -10.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.360 | -0.238 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.410 | -0.305 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.101 | -0.141 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.238 | +0.360 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 66.7% |
By the numbers
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.24 vs -0.36), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -20.92 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -28.06 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.
- J. Hekker (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Trubisky (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.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 54:16 · CHI 9 · Score 3-0
(9:16) 4-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 47:53 · LA 21 · Score 3-3
(2:53) 1-C.Parkey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 39:28 · LA 13 · Score 3-6
(9:28) 1-C.Parkey 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 34:17 · CHI 32 · Score 6-6
(4:17) 4-G.Zuerlein 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q3 29:18 · CHI 92 · Score 6-8
(14:18) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (91-E.Goldman). - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 25:01 · LA 2 · Score 6-14
(10:01) (Shotgun) 79-B.Sowell reported in as eligible. 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 79-B.Sowell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 24:58 · LA 15 · Score 6-15
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Rams 15-6 in Week 14, 2018 on 2018-12-09.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 6, Chicago Bears 15 (LA 6-15 CHI) in Week 14, 2018 on 2018-12-09.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Chicago Bears 9; Final: Los Angeles Rams 6, Chicago Bears 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Sowell (M. Trubisky pass) (Q3 25:01) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 54:16, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q1 47:53, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 39:28, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 34:17, 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?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 39.2% completion, -20.4% CPOE, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -23.85 total passing EPA. M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 45.7% completion, -10.7% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -10.66 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
J. Hekker (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +2.55 on passing plays. across 1 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.56 EPA): (11:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left intended for 15-J.Bellamy INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at LA 37. 22-M.Peters pushed ob at CHI 15 for 48 yards (78-B.Witzmann).. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.8%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 11-1 Now 11-2 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
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