Game story
In Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-09-29, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 24–18 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -2.13 total EPA, and -0.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Atwell (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (1:05) 16-J.Karty 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 18 |
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Atwell · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 2 D. Swift · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 3 J. Whittington · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4 C. Williams · Chicago Bears · Passing · +3.81 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 5 K. Williams · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.76 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6 D. Moore · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 7 C. Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8 R. Johnson · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Atwell — LA · Receiving
T. Atwell posted the highest total EPA (+5.57) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.17 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (6:51) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 13 for -7 yards (98-M.Sweat). FUMBLES (98-M.Sweat) [98-M.Sweat], RECOVERED by CHI-6-K.Gordon at LA 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — R. Johnson
- Chicago Bears — D. Moore (C. Williams pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams
- Chicago Bears — D. Swift
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
- Chicago Bears — C. Santos
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CHI 27 (Q1 49:06) — (4:06) 16-J.Karty 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CHI 18 (Q2 43:09) — (13:09) 16-J.Karty 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 35:46) — (5:46) 68-D.Kramer reported in as eligible. 23-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 35:42) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LA 22 (Q2 30:13) — (:13) 8-C.Santos 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CHI 7 (Q3 23:54) — (8:54) 16-J.Karty 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q3 17:43) — (2:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short middle to 2-D.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 17:37) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 9–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 23-K.Williams left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 36 (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) (No Huddle) 4-D.Swift left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 12:26) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CHI 34 (Q4 8:52) — (8:52) 16-J.Karty 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:05) — (1:05) 16-J.Karty 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 36:51) — (6:51) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 13 for -7 yards (98-M.Sweat). FUMBLES (98-M.Sweat) [98-M.Sweat], RECOVERED by CHI-6-K.Gordon at LA 16.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 35:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass incomplete short middle to 13-K.Allen. PENALTY on LA-27-T.White, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at LA 15 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 27:24) — (12:24) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep left to 5-T.Atwell. PENALTY on CHI-29-T.Stevenson, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at CHI 45 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:39) — (3:39) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 5-T.Atwell to CHI 31 for 22 yards (49-T.Edmunds).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 36:51) — (6:51) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 13 for -7 yards (98-M.Sweat). FUMBLES (98-M.Sweat) [98-M.Sweat], RECOVERED by CHI-6-K.Gordon at LA 16.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 15-D.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 9-J.Brisker [52-D.Taylor] at LA 18. 9-J.Brisker to LA 18 for no gain (5-T.Atwell).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) (No Huddle) 4-D.Swift left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:05) — (1:05) 16-J.Karty 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -0.0% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.13 total EPA
- C.Williams (Chicago Bears) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +10.3% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.057 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.6% | 52.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.061 | +0.119 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.180 | +0.086 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.057 | -0.043 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.4% | 47.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams +0.04, Chicago Bears +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +4.45 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +3.29 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- T. Atwell (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Williams (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.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 49:06 · CHI 27 · Score 3-0
(4:06) 16-J.Karty 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 43:09 · CHI 18 · Score 6-0
(13:09) 16-J.Karty 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 35:46 · LA 1 · Score 6-6
(5:46) 68-D.Kramer reported in as eligible. 23-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 35:42 · LA 15 · Score 6-7
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:13 · LA 22 · Score 6-10
(:13) 8-C.Santos 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 23:54 · CHI 7 · Score 9-10
(8:54) 16-J.Karty 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 17:43 · LA 9 · Score 9-16
(2:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short middle to 2-D.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 17:37 · LA 15 · Score 9-17
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CHI 3 · Score 15-17
(15:00) 23-K.Williams left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 12:33 · LA 36 · Score 15-23
(12:33) (No Huddle) 4-D.Swift left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 12:26 · LA 15 · Score 15-24
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 8:52 · CHI 34 · Score 18-24
(8:52) 16-J.Karty 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-18 in Week 4, 2024 on 2024-09-29.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 18, Chicago Bears 24 (LA 18-24 CHI) in Week 4, 2024 on 2024-09-29.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Chicago Bears 10; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 9, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Los Angeles Rams 18, Chicago Bears 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — R. Johnson (Q2 35:46) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (C. Williams pass) (Q3 17:43) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q4 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Swift (Q4 12:33) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q1 49:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q2 43:09, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 30:13, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q3 23:54, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q4 8:52, 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?
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 57.1% completion, -0.0% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.13 total passing EPA. C. Williams (Chicago Bears), 53.1% completion, +10.3% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.81 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears?
T. Atwell (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +5.57 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.17 EPA): (6:51) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 13 for -7 yards (98-M.Sweat). FUMBLES (98-M.Sweat) [98-M.Sweat], RECOVERED by CHI-6-K.Gordon at LA 16.. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.4%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Chicago Bears won 24-18 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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