Bears 6–17 Ravens: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2001

Quick answer

Winner: Baltimore Ravens
Final score: Baltimore Ravens 17–6 Chicago Bears
Halftime: Tied 3–3 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: E. Grbac
Top passer: S. Matthews
Biggest EPA play: (13:44) 29-T.Allen left end to CHI 49 for no gain (98-Br. Robinson, 92-T.Washington). FUMB…
Game date: 2001-09-09

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Chicago Bears 17–6 on 2001-09-09. E. Grbac posted a game-high +13.28 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Chicago Bears	3	0	3	0	0	6
Baltimore Ravens	0	3	7	7	0	17

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears

+3BAL 2

+3CHI 18

+3BAL 27

BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:38FG
PEP. Edinger
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 2
Score
3-0
(6:38) 2-P.Edinger 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:02FG
MSM. Stover
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 18
Score
3-3
(:02) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 9:43FG
PEP. Edinger
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 27
Score
6-3
(9:43) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 2:03TD
SGS. Gash
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 6
Score
6-9
(2:03) 18-E.Grbac pass to 32-S.Gash for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 1:48XP
MSM. Stover
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
6-10
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 2:57TD
TAT. Allen
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 1
Score
6-16
(2:57) 29-T.Allen right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 2:36XP
MSM. Stover
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
6-17
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1E. Grbac · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +13.28 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
2T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
3Qadir Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
4Patrick Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.29 EPA/play
5S. Matthews · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
6B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
7S. Gash · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
8S. Sharpe · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.24 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

E. Grbac — BAL · Passing

E. Grbac posted the highest total EPA (+13.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

E. Grbac's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (4:01) 18-E.Grbac pass to 83-P.Johnson to CHI 1 for 25 yards (27-W.Harris).

Biggest single play (-4.40 EPA): T. Allen — (13:44) 29-T.Allen left end to CHI 49 for no gain (98-Br. Robinson, 92-T.Washington). FUMBLES (98-Br. Robinson), RECOVERED by CHI-98-Br. Robinson at CHI 49. 98-Br. Robinson to 50 for 1 yard.

Quarterback report card

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

S. Matthews (Chicago Bears) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.95 total EPA
E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 33 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +0.40 EPA/play · +13.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Chicago Bears	Baltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play	-0.162	-0.059
Offensive success rate	44.7%	43.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.094	+0.402
Rush EPA/play	-0.332	-0.681
Defensive EPA/play	+0.059	+0.162
Defensive success rate	56.8%	55.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Chicago Bears: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
Baltimore Ravens: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -4.34 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Chicago Bears: 10 drives, -13.78 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — S. Gash (E. Grbac pass) (Q3 2:03)
Baltimore Ravens — T. Allen (Q4 2:57)

Field goals

Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q1 6:38)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 0:02)
Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q3 9:43)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the BAL 2 (Q1 6:38) — (6:38) 2-P.Edinger 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CHI 18 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the BAL 27 (Q3 9:43) — (9:43) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) 18-E.Grbac pass to 32-S.Gash for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 1:48) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 29-T.Allen right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 2:36) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) 84-J.Lewis left end to CHI 40 for -2 yards (62-R.Newkirk). FUMBLES (62-R.Newkirk), RECOVERED by CHI-23-J.Azumah at CHI 40. 23-J.Azumah to CHI 40 for no gain (30-O.Ayanbadejo). Penalty on BAL-82 [WPA -17.7% · EPA -3.94]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 3:47) — (3:47) 3-M.Stover 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -2.17]
Chicago Bears (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) (Shotgun) 9-S.Matthews pass intended for 86-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (55-J.Sharper) at BAL 45. 52-R.Lewis ran ob at CHI 34 for 21 yards. [WPA -13.0% · EPA -3.72]
Chicago Bears (Q3 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 9-S.Matthews pass INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis at BAL 36. 52-R.Lewis to CHI 30 for 34 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by BAL-90-R.Burnett at CHI 30. PENALTY on BAL-26-R.Woodson, Defensive Pas [WPA +10.9% · EPA +2.01]
Baltimore Ravens (Q3 13:44) — (13:44) 29-T.Allen left end to CHI 49 for no gain (98-Br. Robinson, 92-T.Washington). FUMBLES (98-Br. Robinson), RECOVERED by CHI-98-Br. Robinson at CHI 49. 98-Br. Robinson to 50 for 1 yard. [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.40]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Baltimore Ravens (Q3 13:44) — (13:44) 29-T.Allen left end to CHI 49 for no gain (98-Br. Robinson, 92-T.Washington). FUMBLES (98-Br. Robinson), RECOVERED by CHI-98-Br. Robinson at CHI 49. 98-Br. Robinson to 50 for 1 yard. [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.40]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) 84-J.Lewis left end to CHI 40 for -2 yards (62-R.Newkirk). FUMBLES (62-R.Newkirk), RECOVERED by CHI-23-J.Azumah at CHI 40. 23-J.Azumah to CHI 40 for no gain (30-O.Ayanbadejo). Penalty on BAL-82 [WPA -17.7% · EPA -3.94]
Chicago Bears (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) (Shotgun) 9-S.Matthews pass intended for 86-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (55-J.Sharper) at BAL 45. 52-R.Lewis ran ob at CHI 34 for 21 yards. [WPA -13.0% · EPA -3.72]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) 18-E.Grbac pass to 83-P.Johnson to CHI 1 for 25 yards (27-W.Harris). [WPA +5.5% · EPA +3.29]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 6:38 · BAL 2 · Score 3-0
(6:38) 2-P.Edinger 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · CHI 18 · Score 3-3
(:02) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 9:43 · BAL 27 · Score 6-3
(9:43) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 2:03 · CHI 6 · Score 6-9
(2:03) 18-E.Grbac pass to 32-S.Gash for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 1:48 · CHI 2 · Score 6-10
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 2:57 · CHI 1 · Score 6-16
(2:57) 29-T.Allen right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 2:36 · CHI 2 · Score 6-17
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

Key takeaways

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

Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Baltimore Ravens on 2001-09-09?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Chicago Bears 17-6 in Week 1, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Chicago Bears 6, Baltimore Ravens 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — S. Gash (E. Grbac pass) (Q3 2:03) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Allen (Q4 2:57) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q1 6:38, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q3 9:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Baltimore Ravens?

S. Matthews (Chicago Bears), 57.1% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.95 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens), 72.7% completion, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +13.28 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Baltimore Ravens?

E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (4:01) 18-E.Grbac pass to 83-P.Johnson to CHI 1 for 25 yards (27-W.Harris)..

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