San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears: 2004 Week 8 Recap

Game story

In Week 8 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-10-31, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 23–13 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Dorsey (San Francisco 49ers) paced the passing game, with -24.99 total EPA.

On the individual side, B. Lloyd (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.82 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-39.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (4:05) 7-K.Dorsey pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 29. 31-N.Vasher for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 03:52.)

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 B. Lloyd · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
2. 2 B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.62 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Thomas · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Wade · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
5. 5 A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
8. 8 E. Johnson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.31 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 — B. Berrian (C. Krenzel pass) (Q1 58:09)
• San Francisco 49ers — D. Carpenter (Q1 50:43)
• Chicago Bears — N. Vasher (Q4 4:05)

Field goals

• San Francisco 49ers — T. Peterson (Q1 45:46)
• Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q2 43:32)
• San Francisco 49ers — T. Peterson (Q2 36:24)
• Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q2 34:40)
• Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q4 14:03)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SF 49 (Q1 58:09) — (13:09) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 58:01) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 12 (Q1 50:43); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 50:26) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CHI 30 (Q1 45:46) — (:46) 2-T.Peterson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SF 34 (Q2 43:32) — (13:32) 2-P.Edinger 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CHI 33 (Q2 36:24) — (6:24) 2-T.Peterson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SF 27 (Q2 34:40) — (4:40) 2-P.Edinger 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SF 9 (Q4 14:03) — (14:03) 2-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 36 (Q4 4:05); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 3:52) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

Turning points

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

• San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 7-K.Dorsey pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 29. 31-N.Vasher for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 03:52.) [WPA -39.7% · EPA -9.28]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 50:43) — (5:43) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at SF 20 for -8 yards (56-B.Moore). FUMBLES (56-B.Moore), RECOVERED by SF-35-D.Carpenter at SF 20. 35-D.Carpenter for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.8% · EPA -10.57]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 2-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -1.43]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 36:20) — 2-T.Peterson kicks 66 yards from SF 30 to CHI 4. 23-J.Azumah to SF 23 for 73 yards (33-T.Parrish). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.58]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 48:22) — (3:22) 16-C.Krenzel pass intended for 80-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Heard at SF 40. 38-R.Heard pushed ob at CHI 46 for 14 yards (76-J.Tait). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -4.29]

Impact plays

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

• Chicago Bears (Q1 50:43) — (5:43) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at SF 20 for -8 yards (56-B.Moore). FUMBLES (56-B.Moore), RECOVERED by SF-35-D.Carpenter at SF 20. 35-D.Carpenter for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.8% · EPA -10.57]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 7-K.Dorsey pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 29. 31-N.Vasher for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 03:52.) [WPA -39.7% · EPA -9.28]
• Chicago Bears (Q1 58:09) — (13:09) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +4.62]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q3 29:11) — (14:11) 32-K.Barlow right guard to CHI 34 for 5 yards (23-J.Azumah). FUMBLES (23-J.Azumah), RECOVERED by CHI-43-M.Green at CHI 34. 43-M.Green to CHI 34 for no gain (Team). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.61]

Quarterback report card

K.Dorsey led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• K.Dorsey (San Francisco 49ers) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.62 EPA/play · -24.99 total EPA
• C.Krenzel (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 39.4% completion · -0.54 EPA/play · -17.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.25 vs -0.38), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Chicago Bears: 16 drives, -22.89 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• San Francisco 49ers: 15 drives, -30.81 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.
• B. Lloyd (San Francisco 49ers) 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 58:09 · SF 49 · Score 0-6
   (13:09) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 58:01 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
   2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
3. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 50:43 · SF 12 · Score 6-7
   (5:43) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at SF 20 for -8 yards (56-B.Moore). FUMBLES (56-B.Moore), RECOVERED by SF-35-D.Carpenter at SF 20. 35-D.Carpenter for 80 yards, TOUCH
4. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 50:26 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
   2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
5. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 45:46 · CHI 30 · Score 10-7
   (:46) 2-T.Peterson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
6. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 43:32 · SF 34 · Score 10-10
   (13:32) 2-P.Edinger 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
7. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 36:24 · CHI 33 · Score 13-10
   (6:24) 2-T.Peterson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
8. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 34:40 · SF 27 · Score 13-13
   (4:40) 2-P.Edinger 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
9. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 14:03 · SF 9 · Score 13-16
   (14:03) 2-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
10. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 4:05 · CHI 36 · Score 13-22
    (4:05) 7-K.Dorsey pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 29. 31-N.Vasher for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Tim
11. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 3:52 · SF 2 · Score 13-23
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.