New York Giants vs. Chicago Bears: 2020 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-09-20, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 17–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Jones (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -7.59 total EPA, and -0.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Montgomery (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.54 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-45.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (:04) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass incomplete short right to 15-G.Tate (39-E.Jackson). PENALTY on NYG-15-G.Tate, Offensive Pass Interference, 0 yards, enforced at CHI 10 - No Play.

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 D. Montgomery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Mooney · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +3.29 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Lewis · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
5. 5 G. Tate · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Wims · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Graham · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
8. 8 B. Massie · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.90 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

• Chicago Bears — D. Montgomery (M. Trubisky pass) (Q1 52:38)
• Chicago Bears — D. Mooney (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 30:24)
• New York Giants — D. Lewis (Q4 14:22)

Field goals

• Chicago Bears — C. Santos (Q1 49:40)
• New York Giants — G. Gano (Q3 24:54)
• New York Giants — G. Gano (Q4 7:47)

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 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 28 (Q1 52:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 32-D.Montgomery for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 52:25) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 16 (Q1 49:40) — (4:40) 2-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q2 30:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 11-D.Mooney for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 30:14) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CHI 21 (Q3 24:54) — (9:54) 5-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 14:22) — (14:22) 33-D.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 14:18) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CHI 19 (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) 5-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

Turning points

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

• New York Giants (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass incomplete short right to 15-G.Tate (39-E.Jackson). PENALTY on NYG-15-G.Tate, Offensive Pass Interference, 0 yards, enforced at CHI 10 - No Play. [WPA -45.8% · EPA -2.56]
• New York Giants (Q4 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 33-D.Lewis to CHI 26 for 6 yards (26-D.Bush). [WPA +21.4% · EPA +1.24]
• New York Giants (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 88-E.Engram to CHI 38 for 22 yards (24-B.Skrine). [WPA +16.3% · EPA +1.83]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) 2-C.Santos 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. [WPA -14.3% · EPA -3.43]
• New York Giants (Q1 51:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 18 for -7 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn), RECOVERED by CHI-52-K.Mack at NYG 20. 52-K.Mack to NYG 20 for no gain (70-K.Zeitler). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -4.56]

Impact plays

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

• Chicago Bears (Q3 26:33) — (11:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle intended for 12-A.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Love (24-J.Bradberry) at CHI 38. 20-J.Love to CHI 25 for 13 yards (32-D.Montgomery). [WPA -4.8% · EPA -5.08]
• New York Giants (Q2 42:55) — (12:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bush at CHI 24. 26-D.Bush to CHI 34 for 10 yards (65-N.Gates). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -4.57]
• New York Giants (Q1 51:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 18 for -7 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn), RECOVERED by CHI-52-K.Mack at NYG 20. 52-K.Mack to NYG 20 for no gain (70-K.Zeitler). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -4.56]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 52:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 32-D.Montgomery for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.71]

Quarterback report card

D.Jones led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.Jones (New York Giants) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · -0.9% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.59 total EPA
• M.Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -1.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants -0.09, Chicago Bears -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Chicago Bears: 9 drives, -5.32 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 10 drives, -7.15 total EPA, 3 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.
• D. Montgomery (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.

1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 52:38 · NYG 28 · Score 0-6
   (7:38) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 32-D.Montgomery for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 52:25 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
   2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
3. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 49:40 · NYG 16 · Score 0-10
   (4:40) 2-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
4. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 30:24 · NYG 15 · Score 0-16
   (:24) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 11-D.Mooney for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 30:14 · NYG 15 · Score 0-17
   2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
6. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 24:54 · CHI 21 · Score 3-17
   (9:54) 5-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
7. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 14:22 · CHI 1 · Score 9-17
   (14:22) 33-D.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 14:18 · CHI 15 · Score 10-17
   5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
9. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 7:47 · CHI 19 · Score 13-17
   (7:47) 5-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.