Bears 17–21 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 1999

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Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 21–17 Chicago Bears
Halftime: Chicago Bears 7–21 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: G. Frerotte
Top passer: G. Frerotte
Biggest EPA play: (2:37) (Shotgun) J.Miller pass intended for B.Engram INTERCEPTED by S.Kowalkowski (R.Porch…
Game date: 1999-11-25

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 21–17 on 1999-11-25. G. Frerotte posted a game-high +10.63 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Chicago Bears	0	7	3	7	0	17
Detroit Lions	7	14	0	0	0	21

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears

CHI 45

CHI 29

DET 23

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 13:27TD
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 45
Score
0-6
(13:27) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:13XP
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
0-7
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:22TD
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 29
Score
0-13
(6:22) G.Hill left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 2:45XP
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
0-14
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:51TD
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
0-20
(1:51) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:45XP
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
0-21
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:35TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 3
Score
6-21
(:35) J.Miller pass to A.Mayes for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:30XP
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
7-21
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 12:14FG
Points+3
Yard line
DET 8
Score
10-21
(12:14) C.Boniol 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 23
Score
16-21
(15:00) (Shotgun) J.Miller pass to M.Booker for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:53XP
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
17-21
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1G. Frerotte · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.63 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
2J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
3G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
4M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
5G. Milburn · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
6C. Schlesinger · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
7Micah Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
8A. Mayes · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

G. Frerotte — DET · Passing

G. Frerotte posted the highest total EPA (+10.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

G. Frerotte's top snap (+4.74 EPA): (13:27) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.66 EPA): Another player — (2:37) (Shotgun) J.Miller pass intended for B.Engram INTERCEPTED by S.Kowalkowski (R.Porcher) at CHI 30. S.Kowalkowski to CHI 1 for 29 yards (B.Engram).

Quarterback report card

G. Frerotte led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions) · 45 dropbacks · 64.4% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.63 total EPA
Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Chicago Bears	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.060	-0.024
Offensive success rate	39.5%	39.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.196	+0.271
Rush EPA/play	-0.394	-0.290
Defensive EPA/play	+0.024	+0.060
Defensive success rate	61.0%	60.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears -0.06, Detroit Lions -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Chicago Bears: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: -0.02 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -4.58 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -2.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q1 13:27)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q2 6:22)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q2 1:51)
Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 0:35)
Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q3 12:14)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 45 (Q1 13:27) — (13:27) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 11:13) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 29 (Q2 6:22) — (6:22) G.Hill left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 2:45) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 1:51) — (1:51) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 1:45) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) J.Miller pass to A.Mayes for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:30) — C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 8 (Q3 12:14) — (12:14) C.Boniol 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 23 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) J.Miller pass to M.Booker for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 14:53) — C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Chicago Bears (Q1 15:00) — J.Hanson kicks 67 yards from DET 30 to CHI 3. G.Milburn to CHI 21 for 18 yards (B.Olivo). [WPA +42.9% · EPA +0.06]
Detroit Lions (Q1 13:27) — (13:27) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.74]
Detroit Lions (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) G.Frerotte pass to G.Hill to CHI 34 for 15 yards (T.Cousin). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +0.08]
Detroit Lions (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) G.Frerotte pass to C.Schlesinger to DET 46 for 12 yards (T.Cousin). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +1.91]
Chicago Bears (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) T.Sauerbrun punts 48 yards to DET 49, Center-P.Mannelly. I.Uwaezuoke to DET 49 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-K.Burns at DET 49. K.Burns to DET 49 for no gain (Team). Penalty on DET-R.B [WPA +8.9% · EPA +5.55]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q2 2:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) J.Miller pass intended for B.Engram INTERCEPTED by S.Kowalkowski (R.Porcher) at CHI 30. S.Kowalkowski to CHI 1 for 29 yards (B.Engram). [WPA -6.1% · EPA -6.66]
Chicago Bears (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) T.Sauerbrun punts 48 yards to DET 49, Center-P.Mannelly. I.Uwaezuoke to DET 49 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-K.Burns at DET 49. K.Burns to DET 49 for no gain (Team). Penalty on DET-R.B [WPA +8.9% · EPA +5.55]
Detroit Lions (Q1 13:27) — (13:27) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.74]
Detroit Lions (Q2 6:22) — (6:22) G.Hill left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.1% · EPA +4.16]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 13:27 · CHI 45 · Score 0-6
(13:27) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 11:13 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 6:22 · CHI 29 · Score 0-13
(6:22) G.Hill left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 2:45 · CHI 2 · Score 0-14
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:51 · CHI 2 · Score 0-20
(1:51) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:45 · CHI 2 · Score 0-21
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:35 · DET 3 · Score 6-21
(:35) J.Miller pass to A.Mayes for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · DET 2 · Score 7-21
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 12:14 · DET 8 · Score 10-21
(12:14) C.Boniol 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DET 23 · Score 16-21
(15:00) (Shotgun) J.Miller pass to M.Booker for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · DET 2 · Score 17-21
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

Key takeaways

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

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions on 1999-11-25?

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 21-17 in Week 12, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Detroit Lions 14; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Chicago Bears 17, Detroit Lions 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:27) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:51) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:35) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q3 12:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions), 64.4% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.63 total passing EPA. Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears), 62.5% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.87 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+4.74 EPA): (13:27) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Detroit Lions won 21-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

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