Game story
In Week 8 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-10-28, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 24–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with +10.65 total EPA, and -9.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.65 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (5:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 29-T.Cohen for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Chicago Bears | 7 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +10.65 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2 T. Cohen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 3 D. Burnett · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 4 T. Gabriel · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 5 A. Roberts · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
- 6 M. Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 7 J. Bellamy · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 8 I. Crowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Trubisky — CHI · Passing
M. Trubisky posted the highest total EPA (+10.65) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.81 EPA) came from Chicago Bears: (5:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 29-T.Cohen for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — T. Cohen (M. Trubisky pass)
- Chicago Bears — A. Miller (M. Trubisky pass)
- New York Jets — C. Herndon (S. Darnold pass)
- Chicago Bears — J. Howard
Field goals
- New York Jets — J. Myers
- Chicago Bears — C. Parkey
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 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYJ 70 (Q1 50:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 29-T.Cohen for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 50:24) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CHI 24 (Q2 42:03) — (12:03) 2-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q3 22:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 17-A.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 22:13) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 1-C.Parkey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CHI 16 (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 89-C.Herndon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 11:10) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-J.Howard left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 7:08) — 1-C.Parkey 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 50:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 29-T.Cohen for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 53:03) — (8:03) 1-C.Parkey 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- New York Jets (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 4-L.Edwards punts 35 yards to CHI 45, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 29-T.Cohen ran ob at NYJ 47 for 8 yards.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 25:43) — (10:43) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky scrambles right end pushed ob at NYJ 45 for 10 yards (33-J.Adams).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 27:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass incomplete short left to 15-J.Bellamy.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 50:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 29-T.Cohen for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 53:03) — (8:03) 1-C.Parkey 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- New York Jets (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 89-C.Herndon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short right to 19-A.Roberts. PENALTY on CHI-39-E.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NYJ 35.
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) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -9.3% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +10.65 total EPA
- S.Darnold (New York Jets) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -11.3% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.109 | +0.084 |
| Offensive success rate | 26.7% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.040 | +0.304 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.247 | +0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.084 | +0.109 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 73.3% |
By the numbers
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +6.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -8.17 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.
- M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Trubisky (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- S. Darnold (NYJ) 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 50:35 · NYJ 70 · Score 0-6
(5:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 29-T.Cohen for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 50:24 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 42:03 · CHI 24 · Score 3-7
(12:03) 2-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 22:19 · NYJ 4 · Score 3-13
(7:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 17-A.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 22:13 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-14
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · NYJ 14 · Score 3-17
(15:00) 1-C.Parkey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 11:16 · CHI 16 · Score 9-17
(11:16) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 89-C.Herndon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 11:10 · CHI 15 · Score 10-17
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 7:11 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-23
(7:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-J.Howard left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 7:08 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-24
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears beat the New York Jets 24-10 in Week 8, 2018 on 2018-10-28.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was New York Jets 10, Chicago Bears 24 (NYJ 10-24 CHI) in Week 8, 2018 on 2018-10-28.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: New York Jets 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: New York Jets 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: New York Jets 7, Chicago Bears 10; Final: New York Jets 10, Chicago Bears 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Cohen (M. Trubisky pass) (Q1 50:35) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Miller (M. Trubisky pass) (Q3 22:19) New York Jets touchdown — C. Herndon (S. Darnold pass) (Q4 11:16) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Howard (Q4 7:11) New York Jets field goal — J. Myers (Q2 42:03, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Chicago Bears?
M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 45.7% completion, -9.3% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +10.65 total passing EPA. S. Darnold (New York Jets), 43.8% completion, -11.3% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.29 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Chicago Bears?
M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +10.65 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.81 EPA): (5:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 29-T.Cohen for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.6%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
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