Game story
In Week 17 of the 2021 NFL season on 2022-01-02, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 29–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Dalton (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -3.37 total EPA, and -9.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Mooney (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-22.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (14:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon sacked at NYG 18 for -7 yards (99-T.Gipson). FUMBLES (99-T.Gipson) [99-T.Gipson], touched at NYG 18, RECOVERED by CHI-98-B.Nichols at NYG 14. 98-B.Nichols pushed ob at NY
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Chicago Bears | 14 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Mooney · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2 D. Montgomery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3 D. Sills · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 4 K. Herbert · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 5 D. Byrd · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 6 S. Barkley · New York Giants · Rushing · +0.21 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
- 7 A. Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · -0.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · -0.01 EPA/play
- 8 D. Williams · Chicago Bears · Receiving · -0.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.29 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Mooney — CHI · Receiving
D. Mooney posted the highest total EPA (+2.33) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.17 EPA) came from New York Giants: (14:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon sacked at NYG 18 for -7 yards (99-T.Gipson). FUMBLES (99-T.Gipson) [99-T.Gipson], touched at NYG 18, RECOVERED by CHI-98-B.Nichols at NYG 14. 98-B.Nichols pushed ob at NYG 2 for 12 yards (63
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
- Chicago Bears — D. Mooney (A. Dalton pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Montgomery
Field goals
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- Chicago Bears — C. Santos
- Chicago Bears — C. Santos
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 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q1 59:45) — (14:45) 32-D.Montgomery left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 59:42) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q1 53:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 11-D.Mooney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 53:08) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 8–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CHI 20 (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) 5-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q2 31:04) — (1:04) 2-C.Santos 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the CHI 99 (Q2 30:54); Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 26 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 2-C.Santos 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q3 24:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 24:30) — 2-C.Santos 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.
- New York Giants (Q1 59:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon sacked at NYG 18 for -7 yards (99-T.Gipson). FUMBLES (99-T.Gipson) [99-T.Gipson], touched at NYG 18, RECOVERED by CHI-98-B.Nichols at NYG 14. 98-B.Nichols pushed ob at NY
- New York Giants (Q1 56:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass short middle intended for 19-K.Golladay INTERCEPTED by 38-Ta.Gipson (25-A.Burns) at CHI 45. 38-Ta.Gipson to NYG 24 for 31 yards (2-M.Glennon).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 55:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 32-D.Montgomery to NYG 12 for 11 yards (48-T.Crowder).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 59:45) — (14:45) 32-D.Montgomery left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 53:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 11-D.Mooney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 59:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon sacked at NYG 18 for -7 yards (99-T.Gipson). FUMBLES (99-T.Gipson) [99-T.Gipson], touched at NYG 18, RECOVERED by CHI-98-B.Nichols at NYG 14. 98-B.Nichols pushed ob at NY
- New York Giants (Q1 56:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass short middle intended for 19-K.Golladay INTERCEPTED by 38-Ta.Gipson (25-A.Burns) at CHI 45. 38-Ta.Gipson to NYG 24 for 31 yards (2-M.Glennon).
- New York Giants (Q3 17:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon sacked at CHI 46 for -9 yards (99-T.Gipson). FUMBLES (99-T.Gipson), RECOVERED by CHI-95-K.Tonga at CHI 44.
- New York Giants (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass short middle intended for 83-P.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bush (98-B.Nichols) at NYG 30. 26-D.Bush to NYG 15 for 15 yards (78-A.Thomas).
Quarterback report card
A.Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Dalton (Chicago Bears) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -9.4% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.37 total EPA
- M.Glennon (New York Giants) · 17 dropbacks · 23.5% completion · -29.2% CPOE · -1.85 EPA/play · -31.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.507 | -0.094 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.8% | 39.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -1.847 | -0.160 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.097 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.094 | +0.507 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.5% | 63.2% |
By the numbers
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.51), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -7.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -34.48 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.
- D. Mooney (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Dalton (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Glennon (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.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 59:45 · NYG 2 · Score 0-6
(14:45) 32-D.Montgomery left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 59:42 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 53:14 · NYG 4 · Score 0-13
(8:14) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 11-D.Mooney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 53:08 · NYG 15 · Score 0-14
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 37:50 · CHI 20 · Score 3-14
(7:50) 5-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 31:04 · NYG 3 · Score 3-17
(1:04) 2-C.Santos 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q2 30:54 · CHI 99 · Score 3-19
(:54) 68-B.Bredeson and 63-W.Martin reported in as eligible. 28-D.Booker right guard to NYG 1 for no gain (90-A.Blackson). The Replay Official reviewed the safe - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · NYG 26 · Score 3-22
(:03) 2-C.Santos 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 24:33 · NYG 2 · Score 3-28
(9:33) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 24:30 · NYG 15 · Score 3-29
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants 29-3 in Week 17, 2021 on 2022-01-02.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was New York Giants 3, Chicago Bears 29 (NYG 3-29 CHI) in Week 17, 2021 on 2022-01-02.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Chicago Bears 14; Q2: New York Giants 3, Chicago Bears 8; Q3: New York Giants 0, Chicago Bears 7; Final: New York Giants 3, Chicago Bears 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q1 59:45) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Mooney (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 53:14) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q3 24:33) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 37:50, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 31:04, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Chicago Bears?
A. Dalton (Chicago Bears), 45.0% completion, -9.4% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.37 total passing EPA. M. Glennon (New York Giants), 23.5% completion, -29.2% CPOE, -1.85 EPA per dropback, -31.39 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Chicago Bears?
D. Mooney (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +2.33 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.17 EPA): (14:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon sacked at NYG 18 for -7 yards (99-T.Gipson). FUMBLES (99-T.Gipson) [99-T.Gipson], touched at NYG 18, RECOVERED by CHI-98-B.Nichols at NYG 14. 98-B.Nic. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.3%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 5-10 Now 6-10 W
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