Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 24–17 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. Matthews
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:59) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2000-12-10
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the New England Patriots 24–17 on 2000-12-10. S. Matthews posted a game-high +16.20 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(6:40) P.Edinger 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
(13:16) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(6:07) A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(:16) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass to E.Kennison for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
(11:36) J.Allen left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
(15:00) S.Matthews pass to J.Allen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
(10:59) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:40FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 0-3
(6:40) P.Edinger 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 12
- Score
- 6-3
(13:16) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:10XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-3
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 6:07FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CHI 22
- Score
- 10-3
(6:07) A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 9
- Score
- 10-9
(:16) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass to E.Kennison for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:10XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-10
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 16
- Score
- 10-16
(11:36) J.Allen left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-17
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 10-23
(15:00) S.Matthews pass to J.Allen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-24
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:59TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 7
- Score
- 16-24
(10:59) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:53XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 17-24
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. Matthews · Chicago Bears · Passing · +16.20 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 2E. Kennison · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +9.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 3
Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play - 4
Jonathan Allen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 5J. Wiggins · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 6K. Sinceno · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 7S. Dragos · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 8Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
S. Matthews — CHI · Passing
S. Matthews posted the highest total EPA (+16.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
S. Matthews's top snap (+3.83 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass to E.Kennison for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+4.24 EPA): Another player — (10:59) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.29 total EPA
- S. Matthews (Chicago Bears) · 28 dropbacks · 78.6% completion · +0.58 EPA/play · +16.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.002 | +0.047 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.9% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.542 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.315 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.047 | +0.002 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 61.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots -0.00, Chicago Bears +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.05 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +4.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -0.16 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NE 6 (Q1 6:40) — (6:40) P.Edinger 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CHI 12 (Q2 13:16) — (13:16) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 13:10) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CHI 22 (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NE 9 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass to E.Kennison for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:10) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NE 16 (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) J.Allen left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 10:52) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) S.Matthews pass to J.Allen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 14:56) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 10:53) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 15:00) — P.Edinger kicks 67 yards from CHI 30 to NE 3. C.Jackson to NE 27 for 24 yards (D.Lyman).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) M.Barnes left tackle to CHI 37 for 3 yards (C.Eaton). FUMBLES (C.Eaton), RECOVERED by NE-T.Johnson at CHI 38. Penalty on CHI-E.Kennison, Illegal Motion, declined.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass to E.Kennison for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:17) — (:17) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown to CHI 21 for 10 yards (F.Smith). PENALTY on NE-C.Jackson, Illegal Motion, 5 yards, enforced at CHI 31 - No Play. Clock run down :10 due to penalty.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) J.Allen left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) M.Barnes left tackle to CHI 37 for 3 yards (C.Eaton). FUMBLES (C.Eaton), RECOVERED by NE-T.Johnson at CHI 38. Penalty on CHI-E.Kennison, Illegal Motion, declined.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass to E.Kennison for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) S.Matthews pass to J.Allen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 6:40 · NE 6 · Score 0-3
(6:40) P.Edinger 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 13:16 · CHI 12 · Score 6-3
(13:16) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 13:10 · CHI 2 · Score 7-3
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 6:07 · CHI 22 · Score 10-3
(6:07) A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · NE 9 · Score 10-9
(:16) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass to E.Kennison for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · NE 2 · Score 10-10
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 11:36 · NE 16 · Score 10-16
(11:36) J.Allen left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 10:52 · NE 2 · Score 10-17
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NE 6 · Score 10-23
(15:00) S.Matthews pass to J.Allen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · NE 2 · Score 10-24
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:59 · CHI 7 · Score 16-24
(10:59) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 10:53 · CHI 2 · Score 17-24
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- S. Matthews (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears on 2000-12-10?
The Chicago Bears beat the New England Patriots 24-17 in Week 15, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: New England Patriots 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: New England Patriots 10, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: New England Patriots 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Chicago Bears 7; Final: New England Patriots 17, Chicago Bears 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears?
New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:16) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:16) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:36) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:59) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q1 6:40, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q2 6:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears?
D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 48.1% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.29 total passing EPA. S. Matthews (Chicago Bears), 78.6% completion, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +16.20 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears?
S. Matthews (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.83 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass to E.Kennison for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Chicago Bears won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-10 Now 4-10 W
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