New York Giants vs. Chicago Bears: 2019 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-24, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 19–14 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -2.94 total EPA, and -2.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Robinson (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.12 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-13.4% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (7:02) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 14 for -9 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack) [52-K.Mack], RECOVERED by CHI-97-N.Williams at NYG 7. 97-N.Williams to NYG 3 for 4 yards (70-K.Zeitler).

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 A. Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Latimer · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
4. 4 S. Shepard · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
5. 5 S. Simonson · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Horsted · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
8. 8 B. Braunecker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · -0.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.01 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 York Giants — K. Smith (D. Jones pass) (Q2 37:43)
• Chicago Bears — A. Robinson (M. Trubisky pass) (Q3 27:19)
• Chicago Bears — M. Trubisky (Q3 20:23)
• New York Giants — G. Tate (D. Jones pass) (Q4 4:17)

Field goals

• Chicago Bears — E. Pineiro (Q2 30:11)
• Chicago Bears — E. Pineiro (Q3 22:12)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 37:43) — (7:43) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 82-K.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 37:38) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 8 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Field Goal formation) 15-E.Pineiro 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 16–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 32 (Q3 27:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle to 12-A.Robinson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 27:12) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 6 (Q3 22:12) — (7:12) (Field Goal formation) 15-E.Pineiro 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q3 20:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 23 (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack].; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 4:10) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New York Giants (Q3 22:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 14 for -9 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack) [52-K.Mack], RECOVERED by CHI-97-N.Williams at NYG 7. 97-N.Williams to NYG 3 for 4 yards (70-K.Zeitler). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -6.82]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 27:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle to 12-A.Robinson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +2.85]
• New York Giants (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -3.51]
• New York Giants (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass incomplete short left to 86-D.Slayton (20-P.Amukamara) [94-L.Floyd]. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -1.84]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 24:44) — (9:44) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 12-A.Robinson to NYG 45 for 49 yards (25-C.Ballentine). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +3.62]

Impact plays

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

• New York Giants (Q3 22:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 14 for -9 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack) [52-K.Mack], RECOVERED by CHI-97-N.Williams at NYG 7. 97-N.Williams to NYG 3 for 4 yards (70-K.Zeitler). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -6.82]
• New York Giants (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack]. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +4.59]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 46:49) — (1:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle intended for 17-A.Miller INTERCEPTED by 47-A.Ogletree at NYG -8. Touchback. Penalty on CHI-70-B.Massie, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.38]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 24:44) — (9:44) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 12-A.Robinson to NYG 45 for 49 yards (25-C.Ballentine). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +3.62]

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) · 49 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -2.9% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.94 total EPA
• D.Jones (New York Giants) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -3.9% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -12.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -12.63 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 13 drives, -18.27 total EPA, 2 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.
• A. Robinson (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• D. Jones (NYG) 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 York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 37:43 · CHI 3 · Score 6-0
   (7:43) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 82-K.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 37:38 · CHI 15 · Score 7-0
   2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
3. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:11 · NYG 8 · Score 7-3
   (:11) (Field Goal formation) 15-E.Pineiro 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
4. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 27:19 · NYG 32 · Score 7-9
   (12:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle to 12-A.Robinson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 27:12 · NYG 15 · Score 7-10
   15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
6. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 22:12 · NYG 6 · Score 7-13
   (7:12) (Field Goal formation) 15-E.Pineiro 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
7. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 20:23 · NYG 2 · Score 7-19
   (5:23) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 4:17 · CHI 23 · Score 13-19
   (4:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack].
9. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 4:10 · CHI 15 · Score 14-19
   2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.