Lions 10–28 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 1999

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

M. Robinson (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+4.67 EPA): (9:00) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 28–10 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 3–14 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Micah Robinson
Top passer: C. McNown
Biggest EPA play: (12:56) G.Hill left end to CHI 30 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-V.Tuinei at CHI …
Game date: 1999-12-19

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 28–10 on 1999-12-19. Micah Robinson posted a game-high +13.08 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	3	0	0	7	0	10
Chicago Bears	0	14	7	7	0	28

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

+3CHI 6

DET 36

DET 42

CHI 12

+1CHI 2

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:47FG
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 6
Score
3-0
(8:47) J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 9:30TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 3
Score
3-6
(9:30) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass short right to B.Engram for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:48XP
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
3-7
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:10TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
3-13
(:10) C.McNown pass short left to M.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:07XP
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
3-14
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:31TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 36
Score
3-20
(10:31) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 6:56XP
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
3-21
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 9:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 42
Score
3-27
(9:00) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 8:22XP
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
3-28
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:48TD
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 12
Score
9-28
(4:48) C.Batch up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 3:25XP
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
10-28
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Micah Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +13.08 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
2C. McNown · Chicago Bears · Passing · +11.55 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
3B. Engram · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.80 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
4S. Irvin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
5D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
6C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.91 EPA/play
7J. Allred · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
8G. Frerotte · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.84 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

Micah Robinson — CHI · Receiving

Micah Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+13.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.87 EPA per play.

Micah Robinson's top snap (+4.67 EPA): (9:00) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.19 EPA): Another player — (12:56) G.Hill left end to CHI 30 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-V.Tuinei at CHI 30.

Quarterback report card

C. McNown led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. McNown (Chicago Bears) · 40 dropbacks · 67.5% completion · +0.29 EPA/play · +11.55 total EPA
G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -7.93 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	-0.149	+0.049
Offensive success rate	43.4%	45.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.146	+0.291
Rush EPA/play	-0.222	-0.196
Defensive EPA/play	-0.049	+0.149
Defensive success rate	54.3%	56.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: +0.05 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +4.49 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -12.34 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 9:30)
Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 0:10)
Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q3 10:31)
Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q4 9:00)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 4:48)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q1 8:47)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 6 (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 9:30) — (9:30) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass short right to B.Engram for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 2:48) — C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) C.McNown pass short left to M.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:07) — C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 36 (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 6:56) — C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 42 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 8:22) — C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 12 (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) C.Batch up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 3:25) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q1 15:00) — J.Holmes kicks 56 yards from CHI 30 to DET 14. B.Olivo to DET 26 for 12 yards (J.Allen). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.40]
Detroit Lions (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) G.Hill left guard to CHI 14 for 41 yards (W.Harris). PENALTY on CHI-J.Flanigan, Unnecessary Roughness, 7 yards, enforced at CHI 14. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +0.00]
Detroit Lions (Q2 10:55) — (10:55) G.Frerotte pass intended for J.Morton INTERCEPTED by C.Hudson at CHI 25. C.Hudson pushed ob at DET 47 for 28 yards (G.Crowell). [WPA -11.9% · EPA -3.15]
Detroit Lions (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) G.Frerotte pass intended for J.Morton INTERCEPTED by J.Flanigan (W.Harris) at DET 38. J.Flanigan to DET 32 for 6 yards (S.Irvin). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.49]
Detroit Lions (Q3 12:56) — (12:56) G.Hill left end to CHI 30 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-V.Tuinei at CHI 30. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -5.19]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q3 12:56) — (12:56) G.Hill left end to CHI 30 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CHI-V.Tuinei at CHI 30. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -5.19]
Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) G.Frerotte pass intended for C.Schlesinger INTERCEPTED by T.Cousin (S.Burton) at CHI 19. T.Cousin to CHI 19 for no gain (C.Schlesinger). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -4.99]
Detroit Lions (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) G.Frerotte pass short left to S.Irvin pushed ob at DET 45 for 12 yards (T.Parrish). [WPA +2.1% · EPA +4.96]
Chicago Bears (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.4% · EPA +4.67]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 8:47 · CHI 6 · Score 3-0
(8:47) J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 9:30 · DET 3 · Score 3-6
(9:30) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass short right to B.Engram for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 2:48 · DET 2 · Score 3-7
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · DET 1 · Score 3-13
(:10) C.McNown pass short left to M.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · DET 2 · Score 3-14
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 10:31 · DET 36 · Score 3-20
(10:31) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 6:56 · DET 2 · Score 3-21
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 9:00 · DET 42 · Score 3-27
(9:00) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 8:22 · DET 2 · Score 3-28
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:48 · CHI 12 · Score 9-28
(4:48) C.Batch up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 3:25 · CHI 2 · Score 10-28
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

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.
Micah Robinson (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears on 1999-12-19?

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 28-10 in Week 15, 1999.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Detroit Lions 10, Chicago Bears 28.

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

Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:30) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:10) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 10:31) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:48) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q1 8:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

C. McNown (Chicago Bears), 67.5% completion, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +11.55 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions), 53.1% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -7.93 total passing EPA.

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

Micah Robinson (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+4.67 EPA): (9:00) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W

Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears: 1999 Week 15 Recap

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