Game story
In Week 6 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-17, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 20–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +1.10 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Jells (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: D.Akers kicks 65 yards from PHI 30 to CHI 5. G.Milburn to CHI 27 for 22 yards (R.Cook).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Jells · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 2 R. Wetnight · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
- 3 B. Engram · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4 L. Broughton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 5 D. Pederson · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +1.10 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 6 A. Mayes · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 7 J. Weaver · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 8 N. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Jells — PHI · Receiving
D. Jells posted the highest total EPA (+6.93) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.03 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PHI 28 (Q1 57:09) — (12:09) C.Boniol 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 57 (Q1 52:13) — (7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 50:34) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) N.Johnson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PHI 22 (Q2 44:18) — (14:18) C.Boniol 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 39:45) — (9:45) D.Pederson pass short right to L.Broughton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 35:23); Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q2 33:32) — (3:32) N.Johnson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PHI 80 (Q3 28:27) — (13:27) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 27:41) — C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PHI 23 (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) C.Boniol 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 60:00) — D.Akers kicks 65 yards from PHI 30 to CHI 5. G.Milburn to CHI 27 for 22 yards (R.Cook).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 52:13) — (7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson to PHI 37 for 44 yards (A.Harris).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 28:27) — (13:27) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) C.McNown pass incomplete short left to M.Robinson.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 52:13) — (7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 28:27) — (13:27) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 35:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass intended for M.Brooks INTERCEPTED by T.Vincent at CHI 40. T.Vincent pushed ob at CHI 5 for 35 yards (J.Williams).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 30:30) — (:30) D.Pederson sacked at CHI 42 for -11 yards (J.Flanigan). FUMBLES (J.Flanigan), RECOVERED by CHI-W.Holdman at CHI 42. W.Holdman pushed ob at PHI 25 for 33 yards (D.Staley).
Quarterback report card
D.Pederson led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.10 total EPA
- C.McNown (Chicago Bears) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -8.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.020 | -0.099 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.6% | 34.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.014 | -0.211 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.175 | -0.171 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.099 | +0.020 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.2% | 60.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -8.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, -1.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles 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. Jells (Philadelphia Eagles) 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.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 57:09 · PHI 28 · Score 0-3
(12:09) C.Boniol 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 52:13 · CHI 57 · Score 6-3
(7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 50:34 · CHI 2 · Score 7-3
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · CHI 10 · Score 10-3
(15:00) N.Johnson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 44:18 · PHI 22 · Score 10-6
(14:18) C.Boniol 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 39:45 · CHI 3 · Score 16-6
(9:45) D.Pederson pass short right to L.Broughton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 35:23 · CHI 2 · Score 17-6
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. PENALTY on CHI-J.Flanigan, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 33:32 · CHI 9 · Score 20-6
(3:32) N.Johnson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 28:27 · PHI 80 · Score 20-12
(13:27) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 27:41 · PHI 2 · Score 20-13
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 10:58 · PHI 23 · Score 20-16
(10:58) C.Boniol 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Chicago Bears 20-16 in Week 6, 1999 on 1999-10-17.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 20, Chicago Bears 16 (PHI 20-16 CHI) in Week 6, 1999 on 1999-10-17.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 13, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 20, Chicago Bears 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 52:13) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 39:45) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 28:27) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q1 57:09, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q2 44:18, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q2 33:32, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q4 10:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?
D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles), 50.0% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.10 total passing EPA. C. McNown (Chicago Bears), 41.5% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -8.65 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?
D. Jells (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +6.93 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.03 EPA): (7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 20-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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