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NFL · Week 11 · November 21, 1999 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 1999 Week 11 Recap

Bears defeat Chargers 23–20 in Week 11

Micah Robinson led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 23–20 Week 11 finish.

Chicago Bears 23 5–6 Winner
Final 23–20
Los Angeles Chargers 20 4–6
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
23–20
Halftime
Chicago Bears 3–10 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
J. Harbaugh
FantasyHQ MVP
Micah Robinson
Game date
November 21, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Micah Robinson
    Micah Robinson 6 REC · 163 YDS · 1 TD +14.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan Miller
    Jordan Miller 25/45 · 355 YDS · 1 TD +11.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Engram 8 REC · 121 YDS +7.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Jimmy Graham
    Jimmy Graham 5 REC · 83 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Davis
    Ryan Davis 6 REC · 26 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Stephens 7 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 23–20 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Chicago Bears 3–10 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Micah Robinson
Top passer
J. Harbaugh
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) J.Harbaugh pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by S.Burton at CHI 49. S.Burton t…
Game date
1999-11-21

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23–20 on 1999-11-21, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 10–3 halftime lead. Micah Robinson posted a game-high +14.66 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Chicago Bears03143323
Los Angeles Chargers73010020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CHIChicago Bears
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 11:18TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    0-6

    (11:18) J.Harbaugh pass to R.Davis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 5:53XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    0-7

    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 10:48FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 11
    Score
    3-7

    (10:48) C.Boniol 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 9:46FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 10
    Score
    3-10

    (9:46) J.Carney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 7:21TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 38
    Score
    9-10

    (7:21) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 5:26XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    10-10

    C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 4:10TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 3
    Score
    16-10

    (4:10) C.Enis right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 2:30XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    17-10

    C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 9:02FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 8
    Score
    20-10

    (9:02) C.Boniol 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 5:22TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 13
    Score
    20-16

    (5:22) J.Harbaugh pass to T.Stephens for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 4:03XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    20-17

    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

  12. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 0:05FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 10
    Score
    20-20

    (:05) J.Carney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

  13. CHIChicago Bears
    OT 10:14FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 19
    Score
    23-20

    (10:14) C.Boniol 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Micah RobinsonMicah Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +14.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
  2. 2Jordan MillerJordan Miller · Chicago Bears · Passing · +11.13 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Engram · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.85 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  4. 4Jimmy GrahamJimmy Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  5. 5Ryan DavisRyan Davis · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Stephens · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Penn · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Harbaugh · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +0.70 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Micah Robinson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Micah Robinson — CHI · Receiving

Micah Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+14.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +2.09 EPA per play.

Micah Robinson's top snap (+4.08 EPA): (7:21) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.69 EPA): Another player — (15:00) J.Harbaugh pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by S.Burton at CHI 49. S.Burton to SD 14 for 37 yards (J.Harbaugh).

Quarterback report card

J. Harbaugh led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 47 dropbacks · 61.7% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.70 total EPA
  • Jordan MillerJordan Miller (Chicago Bears) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +11.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play+0.024-0.030
Offensive success rate44.9%48.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.222+0.015
Rush EPA/play-0.284-0.191
Defensive EPA/play+0.030-0.024
Defensive success rate51.6%55.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: +0.02 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.03 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 14 drives, +2.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -2.83 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q1 11:18)
  • Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q3 7:21)
  • Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q3 4:10)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q4 5:22)

Field goals

  • Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 10:48)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 9:46)
  • Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q4 9:02)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q4 0:05)
  • Chicago Bears — unlisted player (OT 10:14)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q1 11:18) — (11:18) J.Harbaugh pass to R.Davis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 5:53) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q2 10:48) — (10:48) C.Boniol 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q2 9:46) — (9:46) J.Carney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 38 (Q3 7:21) — (7:21) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 5:26) — C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q3 4:10) — (4:10) C.Enis right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 2:30) — C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LAC 8 (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) C.Boniol 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CHI 13 (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) J.Harbaugh pass to T.Stephens for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 4:03) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) J.Carney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

Overtime: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LAC 19 (OT 10:14) — (10:14) C.Boniol 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q1 15:00) — J.Carney kicks 67 yards from SD 30 to CHI 3. G.Milburn to CHI 23 for 20 yards (F.McCrary). PENALTY on CHI-R.Austin, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CHI 23. [WPA +41.6% · EPA -0.48]
  • Chicago Bears (OT 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson to SD 28 for 31 yards (D.Lewis). [WPA +35.1% · EPA +3.26]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) T.Sauerbrun punts 29 yards to SD 23, Center-P.Mannelly, fair catch by C.Penn. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -0.45]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) J.Harbaugh pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by S.Burton at CHI 49. S.Burton to SD 14 for 37 yards (J.Harbaugh). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -6.69]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Penn ran ob at CHI 34 for 43 yards. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +2.14]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) J.Harbaugh pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by S.Burton at CHI 49. S.Burton to SD 14 for 37 yards (J.Harbaugh). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -6.69]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 7:21) — (7:21) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.08]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson to SD 26 for 36 yards (C.Dimry). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.95]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 11:22) — (11:22) J.Miller pass to C.Enis to SD 16 for 8 yards (R.Johnson). FUMBLES (R.Johnson), RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at SD 16. [WPA -10.3% · EPA -3.58]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 11:18 · CHI 2 · Score 0-6
    (11:18) J.Harbaugh pass to R.Davis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 5:53 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
  3. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 10:48 · LAC 11 · Score 3-7
    (10:48) C.Boniol 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 9:46 · CHI 10 · Score 3-10
    (9:46) J.Carney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
  5. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 7:21 · LAC 38 · Score 9-10
    (7:21) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 5:26 · LAC 2 · Score 10-10
    C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  7. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 4:10 · LAC 3 · Score 16-10
    (4:10) C.Enis right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 2:30 · LAC 2 · Score 17-10
    C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  9. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 9:02 · LAC 8 · Score 20-10
    (9:02) C.Boniol 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 5:22 · CHI 13 · Score 20-16
    (5:22) J.Harbaugh pass to T.Stephens for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:03 · CHI 2 · Score 20-17
    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
  12. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · CHI 10 · Score 20-20
    (:05) J.Carney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
  13. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — OT 10:14 · LAC 19 · Score 23-20
    (10:14) C.Boniol 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Micah Robinson (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers on 1999-11-21?

The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 in Week 11, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q5: Chicago Bears 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Chicago Bears 23, Los Angeles Chargers 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 11:18) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:21) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:22) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q2 10:48, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 9:46, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q4 9:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (OT 10:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?

J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.7% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.70 total passing EPA. Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears), 55.6% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +11.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Micah Robinson (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.08 EPA): (7:21) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L