New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears: 2019 Week 7 Recap

Game story

In Week 7 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-20, the New Orleans Saints took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 36–25 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -1.82 total EPA, and -0.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, T. Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.08 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-15.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (5:29) 17-A.Miller right end to CHI 26 for 1 yard (24-V.Bell). New Orleans challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 17-A.Miller right end to CHI 26 for 1 yard (24-V

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 T. Bridgewater · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +13.08 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.55 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.52 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
5. 5 A. Shaheen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Wims · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Patterson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New Orleans Saints — J. Hill (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q1 48:19)
• Chicago Bears — C. Patterson (Q1 48:14)
• New Orleans Saints — L. Murray (Q3 27:04)
• New Orleans Saints — T. Hill (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q3 17:59)
• New Orleans Saints — L. Murray (Q4 4:37)
• Chicago Bears — A. Robinson (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 2:36)
• Chicago Bears — J. Wims (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 0:54)

Field goals

• Chicago Bears — E. Pineiro (Q2 41:38)
• New Orleans Saints — W. Lutz (Q2 36:35)
• New Orleans Saints — W. Lutz (Q4 12:49)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 11–7. New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the NO 73 (Q1 58:37); New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the CHI 50 (Q1 56:25) — (11:25) (Punt formation) 6-T.Morstead punts 38 yards to CHI 12, Center-49-Z.Wood, fair catch by 29-T.Cohen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q1 48:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 48:14) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 35 (Q1 48:14) — 3-W.Lutz kicks 67 yards from NO 35 to CHI -2. 84-C.Patterson for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 47:59) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point 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 NO 28 (Q2 41:38) — (11:38) 15-E.Pineiro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 20 (Q2 36:35) — (6:35) 3-W.Lutz 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q3 27:04) — (12:04) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 27:00) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q3 17:59) — (2:59) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 17:55) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 15–10. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q4 4:37) — (4:37) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 4:33) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 2:31) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Trubisky pass to 87-A.Shaheen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 83-J.Wims for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 0:48) — 15-E.Pineiro 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 50:29) — (5:29) 17-A.Miller right end to CHI 26 for 1 yard (24-V.Bell). New Orleans challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 17-A.Miller right end to CHI 26 for 1 yard (24-V [WPA -15.0% · EPA -5.32]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 48:14) — 3-W.Lutz kicks 67 yards from NO 35 to CHI -2. 84-C.Patterson for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +5.63]
• New Orleans Saints (Q2 32:22) — (2:22) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. [WPA -11.3% · EPA -3.68]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 26:55) — (11:55) 32-D.Montgomery left tackle to CHI 29 for 4 yards (43-M.Williams; 92-M.Davenport). FUMBLES (43-M.Williams), RECOVERED by NO-53-A.Klein at CHI 29. 53-A.Klein to CHI 29 for no gain (32-D.Montgom [WPA -10.2% · EPA -5.46]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 36:03) — (6:03) (Punt formation) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 34 yards to NO 33, Center-48-P.Scales, downed by CHI-27-S.McManis. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -0.84]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Chicago Bears (Q1 48:14) — 3-W.Lutz kicks 67 yards from NO 35 to CHI -2. 84-C.Patterson for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +5.63]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 26:55) — (11:55) 32-D.Montgomery left tackle to CHI 29 for 4 yards (43-M.Williams; 92-M.Davenport). FUMBLES (43-M.Williams), RECOVERED by NO-53-A.Klein at CHI 29. 53-A.Klein to CHI 29 for no gain (32-D.Montgom [WPA -10.2% · EPA -5.46]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 50:29) — (5:29) 17-A.Miller right end to CHI 26 for 1 yard (24-V.Bell). New Orleans challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 17-A.Miller right end to CHI 26 for 1 yard (24-V [WPA -15.0% · EPA -5.32]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.25]

Quarterback report card

M.Trubisky led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 57 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · -0.9% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.82 total EPA
• T.Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · -3.1% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +13.08 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -11.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• New Orleans Saints: 15 drives, +2.92 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• New Orleans Saints leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• T. Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• T. Bridgewater (NO) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q1 58:37 · NO 73 · Score 2-0
   (13:37) (Punt formation) 16-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 48-J.Gray, Center-48-P.Scales, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY o
2. New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q1 56:25 · CHI 50 · Score 2-0
   (11:25) (Punt formation) 6-T.Morstead punts 38 yards to CHI 12, Center-49-Z.Wood, fair catch by 29-T.Cohen.
3. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 48:19 · CHI 7 · Score 8-0
   (3:19) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 48:14 · CHI 15 · Score 9-0
   3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
5. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 48:14 · NO 35 · Score 9-6
   3-W.Lutz kicks 67 yards from NO 35 to CHI -2. 84-C.Patterson for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 47:59 · NO 15 · Score 9-7
   15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
7. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 41:38 · NO 28 · Score 9-10
   (11:38) 15-E.Pineiro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
8. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 36:35 · CHI 20 · Score 12-10
   (6:35) 3-W.Lutz 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
9. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 27:04 · CHI 3 · Score 18-10
   (12:04) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 27:00 · CHI 15 · Score 19-10
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
11. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 17:59 · CHI 4 · Score 25-10
    (2:59) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 17:55 · CHI 15 · Score 26-10
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
13. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 12:49 · CHI 12 · Score 29-10
    (12:49) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
14. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 4:37 · CHI 4 · Score 35-10
    (4:37) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 4:33 · CHI 15 · Score 36-10
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
16. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:36 · NO 7 · Score 36-16
    (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q4 2:31 · NO 2 · Score 36-18
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Trubisky pass to 87-A.Shaheen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
18. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 0:54 · NO 6 · Score 36-24
    (:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 83-J.Wims for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 0:48 · NO 15 · Score 36-25
    15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.