Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears: 2022 Week 15 Recap

Game story

In Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-12-18, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 25–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -1.43 total EPA, and -1.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Smith (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.65 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+16.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (5:35) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 11-A.Brown to CHI 3 for 68 yards (9-J.Brisker).

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. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +9.65 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Montgomery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
3. 3 B. Pringle · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.59 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
5. 5 A. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
6. 6 E.St. Brown · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.66 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Montgomery · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
8. 8 N. Webster · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.13 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 (Q2 36:52)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Hurts (Q2 30:48)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Hurts (Q3 27:26)
• Chicago Bears — D. Montgomery (J. Fields pass) (Q3 23:50)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Hurts (Q4 4:25)
• Chicago Bears — B. Pringle (J. Fields pass) (Q4 2:53)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q2 41:54)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q2 41:50)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–6. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q2 41:54) — (11:54) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-13-B.Kern.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the PHI 35 (Q2 41:50) — 4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PHI 9 (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) 32-D.Montgomery right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 22 (Q2 30:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 30:43) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-13-B.Kern..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 27:26) — (12:26) (No Huddle) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 27:19) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-13-B.Kern.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PHI 10 (Q3 23:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 32-D.Montgomery for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 23:45) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-96-A.Watts, Defensive Offside, declined.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q4 4:20) — (Run formation) PENALTY on CHI-64-M.Pennel, Encroachment, 1 yard, enforced at CHI 2 - No Play.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the CHI 1 (Q4 4:20); Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PHI 35 (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 13-B.Pringle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 2:43) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

Turning points

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 11-A.Brown to CHI 3 for 68 yards (9-J.Brisker). [WPA +16.2% · EPA +5.75]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 30:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +3.82]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 25:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 26-M.Sanders to PHI 33 for -7 yards (64-M.Pennel). FUMBLES (64-M.Pennel), RECOVERED by CHI-6-K.Gordon at PHI 27. 6-K.Gordon to PHI 15 for 12 yards (1-J. [WPA -14.5% · EPA -6.97]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 20:52) — (5:52) 12-V.Jones left end to PHI 40 for 2 yards (29-A.Maddox; 57-T.Edwards). FUMBLES (29-A.Maddox), RECOVERED by PHI-7-H.Reddick at PHI 42. 7-H.Reddick to PHI 43 for 1 yard (18-D.Pettis). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.48]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 37:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields scrambles left tackle pushed ob at PHI 9 for 39 yards (29-A.Maddox). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +3.30]

Impact plays

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 25:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 26-M.Sanders to PHI 33 for -7 yards (64-M.Pennel). FUMBLES (64-M.Pennel), RECOVERED by CHI-6-K.Gordon at PHI 27. 6-K.Gordon to PHI 15 for 12 yards (1-J. [WPA -14.5% · EPA -6.97]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 11-A.Brown to CHI 3 for 68 yards (9-J.Brisker). [WPA +16.2% · EPA +5.75]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 20:52) — (5:52) 12-V.Jones left end to PHI 40 for 2 yards (29-A.Maddox; 57-T.Edwards). FUMBLES (29-A.Maddox), RECOVERED by PHI-7-H.Reddick at PHI 42. 7-H.Reddick to PHI 43 for 1 yard (18-D.Pettis). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.48]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 52:29) — (7:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 6-K.Gordon at CHI 17. 6-K.Gordon to CHI 17 for no gain (11-A.Brown). Penalty on PHI-65-L.Johnson, Offensive [WPA -12.0% · EPA -4.04]

Quarterback report card

J.Hurts led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.43 total EPA
• J.Fields (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -10.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -3.60 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. Smith (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.

1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 41:54 · CHI 14 · Score 3-0
   (11:54) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-13-B.Kern.
2. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 41:50 · PHI 35 · Score 3-0
   4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to end zone, Touchback.
3. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 36:52 · PHI 9 · Score 3-6
   (6:52) 32-D.Montgomery right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 30:48 · CHI 22 · Score 9-6
   (:48) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 30:43 · CHI 15 · Score 10-6
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-13-B.Kern.
6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 27:26 · CHI 1 · Score 16-6
   (12:26) (No Huddle) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 27:19 · CHI 15 · Score 17-6
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-13-B.Kern.
8. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 23:50 · PHI 10 · Score 17-12
   (8:50) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 32-D.Montgomery for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 23:45 · PHI 15 · Score 17-13
   2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 4:25 · CHI 1 · Score 23-13
    (4:25) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-96-A.Watts, Defensive Offside, declined.
11. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 4:20 · CHI 2 · Score 23-13
    (Run formation) PENALTY on CHI-64-M.Pennel, Encroachment, 1 yard, enforced at CHI 2 - No Play.
12. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 4:20 · CHI 1 · Score 25-13
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-J.Hurts rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. CHI-31-Ja.Jones was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
13. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:53 · PHI 35 · Score 25-19
    (2:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 13-B.Pringle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 2:43 · PHI 15 · Score 25-20
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.