Game story
In Week 9 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-02, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 20–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Chandler (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -2.70 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Thomas (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.54 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (2:21) 8-S.Christie 46 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. Ball tipped by #59 Odom at the LOS
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Thomas · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +6.54 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2 D. White · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 3 B. Wade · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 4 J. Gage · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 5 D. Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.50 EPA/play
- 6 T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
- 7 D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 8 D. Boston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Thomas — CHI · Rushing
A. Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+6.54) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.82 EPA) came from Chicago Bears: (:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), declined.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — A. Thomas
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Chicago Bears — A. Thomas
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
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 LAC 20 (Q1 53:38) — (8:38) 2-P.Edinger 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 39:30) — (9:30) 35-A.Thomas right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 39:27) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LAC 4 (Q3 19:30) — (4:30) 2-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 9:13) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), declined.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:21) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:21) — (2:21) 8-S.Christie 46 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. Ball tipped by #59 Odom at the LOS
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:54) — (2:54) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle to CHI 28 for -2 yards (93-P.Daniels, 55-L.Briggs).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 56:06) — (11:06) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-D.White to LAC 38 for 12 yards (22-S.Davis).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) 9-D.Brees pass to 24-J.Chatman to CHI 38 for 9 yards (55-L.Briggs, 99-J.Tafoya).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), declined.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 80-D.White INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Davis at LAC 19. 22-S.Davis to LAC 26 for 7 yards (58-C.Villarrial).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:21) — (2:21) 8-S.Christie 46 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. Ball tipped by #59 Odom at the LOS
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 2-D.Bennett punts 40 yards to CHI 43, Center-50-D.Binn. 21-R.McQuarters to LAC 21 for 36 yards (50-D.Binn).
Quarterback report card
C.Chandler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Chandler (Chicago Bears) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.70 total EPA
- D.Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 16 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -4.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.056 | +0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 45.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.038 | -0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.032 | +0.204 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.101 | +0.056 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.0% | 53.2% |
By the numbers
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +8.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -3.48 total EPA, 1 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.
- A. Thomas (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 53:38 · LAC 20 · Score 0-3
(8:38) 2-P.Edinger 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 39:30 · LAC 1 · Score 0-9
(9:30) 35-A.Thomas right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 39:27 · LAC 2 · Score 0-10
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 19:30 · LAC 4 · Score 0-13
(4:30) 2-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:17 · CHI 3 · Score 6-13
(9:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:13 · CHI 2 · Score 7-13
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 0:26 · LAC 1 · Score 7-19
(:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), declined. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 0:21 · LAC 2 · Score 7-20
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-7 in Week 9, 2003 on 2003-11-02.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 7, Chicago Bears 20 (LAC 7-20 CHI) in Week 9, 2003 on 2003-11-02.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Chicago Bears 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Thomas (Q2 39:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 9:17) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Thomas (Q4 0:26) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q1 53:38, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q3 19:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?
C. Chandler (Chicago Bears), 61.8% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.70 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 43.8% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -4.67 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?
A. Thomas (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +6.54 on rushing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.82 EPA): (:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), declined.. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.5%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
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