Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 20–16 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 20–6 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Jells
- Top passer
- D. Pederson
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 1999-10-17
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Chicago Bears 20–16 on 1999-10-17. D. Jells posted a game-high +6.93 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
D. Jells · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play - 2
R. Wetnight · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play - 3
B. Engram · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 4
L. Broughton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 5
D. Pederson · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +1.10 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play - 6
A. Mayes · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 7
J.J. Weaver · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 8

Noah Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.14 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
D. Jells — PHI · Receiving
D. Jells posted the highest total EPA (+6.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.31 EPA per play.
D. Jells's top snap (+7.03 EPA): (7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Pederson led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.10 total EPA
C. McNown (Chicago Bears) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -8.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.020 | -0.099 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.6% | 34.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.014 | -0.211 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.175 | -0.171 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.099 | +0.020 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.2% | 60.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.02 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.10 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -8.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, -1.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
Field goals
Chicago Bears — unlisted player
Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
Chicago Bears — unlisted player
Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
Chicago Bears — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PHI 28 (Q1 12:09) — (12:09) C.Boniol 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 57 (Q1 7:13) — (7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 5:34) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) N.Johnson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PHI 22 (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) C.Boniol 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) D.Pederson pass short right to L.Broughton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 5:23); Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q2 3:32) — (3:32) N.Johnson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PHI 80 (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 12:41) — C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PHI 23 (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) C.Boniol 41 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) — D.Akers kicks 65 yards from PHI 30 to CHI 5. G.Milburn to CHI 27 for 22 yards (R.Cook).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 7:13) — (7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson to PHI 37 for 44 yards (A.Harris).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) C.McNown pass incomplete short left to M.Robinson.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 7:13) — (7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass intended for M.Brooks INTERCEPTED by T.Vincent at CHI 40. T.Vincent pushed ob at CHI 5 for 35 yards (J.Williams).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:30) — (:30) D.Pederson sacked at CHI 42 for -11 yards (J.Flanigan). FUMBLES (J.Flanigan), RECOVERED by CHI-W.Holdman at CHI 42. W.Holdman pushed ob at PHI 25 for 33 yards (D.Staley).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 12:09 · PHI 28 · Score 0-3
(12:09) C.Boniol 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 7:13 · CHI 57 · Score 6-3
(7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 5:34 · CHI 2 · Score 7-3
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CHI 10 · Score 10-3
(15:00) N.Johnson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 14:18 · PHI 22 · Score 10-6
(14:18) C.Boniol 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 9:45 · CHI 3 · Score 16-6
(9:45) D.Pederson pass short right to L.Broughton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 5:23 · CHI 2 · Score 17-6
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. PENALTY on CHI-J.Flanigan, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 3:32 · CHI 9 · Score 20-6
(3:32) N.Johnson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 13:27 · PHI 80 · Score 20-12
(13:27) C.McNown pass deep left to M.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 12:41 · PHI 2 · Score 20-13
C.Boniol extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 10:58 · PHI 23 · Score 20-16
(10:58) C.Boniol 41 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.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Jells (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears on 1999-10-17?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Chicago Bears 20-16 in Week 6, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 13, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 20, Chicago Bears 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:13) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:45) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 13:27) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q1 12:09, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q2 14:18, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q2 3:32, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q4 10:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?
D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles), 50.0% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.10 total passing EPA. C. McNown (Chicago Bears), 41.5% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -8.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?
D. Jells (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+7.03 EPA): (7:13) D.Pederson pass deep right to D.Jells for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 20-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L