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NFL · Week 10 · November 9, 2003 · 11 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: 2003 Week 10 Recap

Lions defeat Bears 12–10 in Week 10

Spencer Anderson led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 10–12 Week 10 finish.

Chicago Bears 10 3–6
Final 10–12
Detroit Lions 12 3–6 Winner
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
10–12
Halftime
Chicago Bears 3–6 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Jax Harrington
FantasyHQ MVP
Spencer Anderson
Game date
November 9, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 4 REC · 39 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Gage 1 REC · 16 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Booker 4 REC · 36 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Spencer Anderson
    Spencer Anderson 5 REC · 77 YDS +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Swinton 1 REC · 16 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Schroeder 1 REC · 18 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 12–10 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 3–6 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Spencer Anderson
Top passer
Jax Harrington
Biggest EPA play
(12:09) 2-P.Edinger 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder…
Game date
2003-11-09

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 12–10 on 2003-11-09. Spencer Anderson posted a game-high +8.13 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Chicago Bears0370010
Detroit Lions3333012

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 1:56FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 5
    Score
    0-3

    (1:56) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 11:34FG
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 25
    Score
    3-3

    (11:34) 2-P.Edinger 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 2:44FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 7
    Score
    3-6

    (2:44) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 7:57TD
    Dean Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 12
    Score
    9-6

    (7:57) 12-C.Chandler pass to 88-D.Clark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 7:52XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    10-6

    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 2:52FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 12
    Score
    10-9

    (2:52) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:44FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 30
    Score
    10-12

    (:44) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Spencer AndersonSpencer Anderson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
  2. 2Dean ClarkDean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Gage · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.11 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Swinton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Schroeder · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Schlesinger · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Lyman · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Spencer Anderson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Spencer Anderson — DET · Receiving

Spencer Anderson posted the highest total EPA (+8.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.63 EPA per play.

Spencer Anderson's top snap (+2.82 EPA): (4:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 88-S.Anderson to CHI 17 for 27 yards (43-M.Green).

Biggest single play (-4.01 EPA): P. Edinger — (12:09) 2-P.Edinger 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.21 total EPA
  • C. Chandler (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.21 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.155-0.159
Offensive success rate39.2%38.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.024-0.036
Rush EPA/play-0.339-0.643
Defensive EPA/play+0.159+0.155
Defensive success rate61.8%60.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears -0.15, Detroit Lions -0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.15 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.16 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -12.22 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -12.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dean ClarkChicago Bears — Dean Clark (C. Chandler pass) (Q3 7:57)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 1:56)
  • Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q2 11:34)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 2:44)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 2:52)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 0:44)
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 5 (Q1 1:56) — (1:56) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 25 (Q2 11:34) — (11:34) 2-P.Edinger 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 7 (Q2 2:44) — (2:44) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q3 7:57) — (7:57) 12-C.Chandler pass to 88-D.Clark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 7:52) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q3 2:52) — (2:52) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 30 (Q4 0:44) — (:44) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 87-J.Gage INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DET 38. 25-C.Harris to DET 37 for -1 yards (87-J.Gage). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA -27.9% · EPA -0.82]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:44) — (:44) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris. [WPA +21.4% · EPA +1.19]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 12:09) — (12:09) 2-P.Edinger 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -4.01]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 7:57) — (7:57) 12-C.Chandler pass to 88-D.Clark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.20]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) 12-C.Chandler pass to 87-J.Gage pushed ob at DET 29 for 16 yards (25-C.Harris). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.11]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 12:09) — (12:09) 2-P.Edinger 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -4.01]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 7:57) — (7:57) 2-P.Edinger 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-J.DeVries), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.41]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 7:57) — (7:57) 12-C.Chandler pass to 88-D.Clark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.20]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) 12-C.Chandler pass to 87-J.Gage pushed ob at DET 29 for 16 yards (25-C.Harris). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.11]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 1:56 · CHI 5 · Score 0-3
    (1:56) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  2. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 11:34 · DET 25 · Score 3-3
    (11:34) 2-P.Edinger 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  3. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 2:44 · CHI 7 · Score 3-6
    (2:44) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  4. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 7:57 · DET 12 · Score 9-6
    (7:57) 12-C.Chandler pass to 88-D.Clark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 7:52 · DET 2 · Score 10-6
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  6. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 2:52 · CHI 12 · Score 10-9
    (2:52) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  7. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:44 · CHI 30 · Score 10-12
    (:44) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris.

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.
  • Spencer Anderson (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions on 2003-11-09?

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 12-10 in Week 10, 2003.

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

Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Chicago Bears 10, Detroit Lions 12.

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

Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Clark (C. Chandler pass) (Q3 7:57) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 1:56, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 11:34, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 2:44, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 2:52, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 0:44, 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?

Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 61.5% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.21 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Chicago Bears), 48.5% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.21 total passing EPA.

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

Spencer Anderson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.13 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.82 EPA): (4:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 88-S.Anderson to CHI 17 for 27 yards (43-M.Green)..

Was Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Detroit Lions won 12-10 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W