Game story
In Week 6 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-10-17, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Quinn (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -18.05 total EPA.
On the individual side, L. Coles (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 2 R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 3 L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 4 C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 5 J. Quinn · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6 W. Rasby · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 7 D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 8 T. Jones · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Coles — WAS · Receiving
L. Coles posted the highest total EPA (+6.53) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.63 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.93 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah 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
- Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (M. Brunell pass)
- Chicago Bears — J. Azumah
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — O. Kimrin
- Washington Commanders — O. Kimrin
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CHI 23 (Q1 50:46) — (5:46) 6-O.Kimrin 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 18 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 44:53) — 6-O.Kimrin extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 34 (Q2 35:50) — (5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 35:36) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CHI 7 (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) 6-O.Kimrin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 28 (Q4 5:13) — (5:13) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal 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.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 35:50) — (5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) 19-T.Tupa punts 48 yards to CHI 37, Center-71-E.Albright. 21-R.McQuarters to CHI 45 for 8 yards (71-E.Albright). PENALTY on CHI-26-T.McMillon, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CHI 45.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) 12-J.Quinn pass incomplete to 20-T.Jones. PENALTY on WAS-24-S.Springs, Defensive Pass Interference, 12 yards, enforced at WAS 37 - No Play.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 16:33) — (1:33) 12-J.Quinn sacked at CHI 49 for -8 yards (36-S.Taylor).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 12-J.Quinn sacked at CHI 44 for -7 yards (96-C.Griffin).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 35:50) — (5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 12-J.Quinn pass intended for 84-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Taylor at WAS 40. 36-S.Taylor to CHI 15 for 45 yards (79-S.Edwards).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 16:33) — (1:33) 12-J.Quinn sacked at CHI 49 for -8 yards (36-S.Taylor).
Quarterback report card
J.Quinn led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Quinn (Chicago Bears) · 27 dropbacks · 37.0% completion · -0.67 EPA/play · -18.05 total EPA
- M.Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 24 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -0.43 EPA/play · -10.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.199 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 39.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.345 | -0.587 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.014 | -0.139 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.199 | +0.098 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.8% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -14.76 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -8.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders 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.
- L. Coles (Washington Commanders) 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.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 50:46 · CHI 23 · Score 3-0
(5:46) 6-O.Kimrin 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · CHI 18 · Score 9-0
(15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 44:53 · CHI 2 · Score 10-0
6-O.Kimrin extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 35:50 · CHI 34 · Score 10-6
(5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 35:36 · WAS 2 · Score 10-7
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 11:17 · CHI 7 · Score 13-7
(11:17) 6-O.Kimrin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 5:13 · WAS 28 · Score 13-10
(5:13) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears?
The Washington Commanders beat the Chicago Bears 13-10 in Week 6, 2004 on 2004-10-17.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Washington Commanders 13, Chicago Bears 10 (WAS 13-10 CHI) in Week 6, 2004 on 2004-10-17.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Washington Commanders 13, Chicago Bears 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears?
Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 45:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Azumah (Q2 35:50) Washington Commanders field goal — O. Kimrin (Q1 50:46, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — O. Kimrin (Q4 11:17, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 5:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears?
J. Quinn (Chicago Bears), 37.0% completion, -0.67 EPA per dropback, -18.05 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 33.3% completion, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -10.24 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears?
L. Coles (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +6.53 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.93 EPA): (5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.3%.
Was Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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