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NFL · Week 11 · November 16, 2003 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears: 2003 Week 11 Recap

Rams defeat Bears 23–21 in Week 11

T.Holt led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 23–21 Week 11 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 23 7–3 Winner
Final 23–21
Chicago Bears 21 3–7
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
23–21
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 3–14 Chicago Bears
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Holt
Game date
November 16, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt 9 REC · 124 YDS · 1 TD +10.3 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Looker 3 REC · 27 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 9 REC · 54 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Devin White
    Devin White 4 REC · 39 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Booker 5 REC · 60 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 4 REC · 44 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 23–21 Chicago Bears
Halftime
LA 3–14 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Holt
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
(5:24) 28-M.Faulk left guard to CHI 8 for 52 yards (21-R.McQuarters).
Game date
2003-11-16

Game summary

The LA beat the Chicago Bears 23–21 on 2003-11-16, overcoming Chicago Bears's 14–3 halftime lead. T. Holt posted a game-high +10.27 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA30713023
Chicago Bears01407021

Scoring Map

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

LALA
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 1:19FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 23
    Score
    3-0

    (1:19) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 10:42TD
    RMR. McQuarters

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 88
    Score
    3-6

    (10:42) 5-S.Landeta punts 48 yards to CHI 40, Center-45-C.Massey. 21-R.McQuarters for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 10:25XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    3-7

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

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 3:07TD
    Azareye'h Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    3-13

    (3:07) 35-A.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 3:04XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    3-14

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

  6. LALA
    Q3 3:51TD
    THT. Holt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 4
    Score
    9-14

    (3:51) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LALA
    Q3 3:48XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    10-14

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  8. LALA
    Q4 12:52TD
    BMB. Manumaleuna

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 4
    Score
    16-14

    (12:52) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LALA
    Q4 12:46XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    17-14

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  10. LALA
    Q4 7:26FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 26
    Score
    20-14

    (7:26) 14-J.Wilkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  11. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 6:03TD
    Devin White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 11
    Score
    20-20

    (6:03) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-D.White for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 5:58XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    20-21

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

  13. LALA
    Q4 0:41FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 13
    Score
    23-21

    (:41) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +10.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  2. 2Devin WhiteDevin White · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Looker · LA · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  5. 5Dean ClarkDean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  6. 6I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Furrey · LA · Rushing · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Manumaleuna · LA · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.77 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

T. Holt — LA · Receiving

T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+10.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.14 EPA per play.

T. Holt's top snap (-2.96 EPA): (5:22) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah at CHI 40. 23-J.Azumah to CHI 42 for 2 yards (81-T.Holt).

Biggest single play (+5.79 EPA): M. Faulk — (5:24) 28-M.Faulk left guard to CHI 8 for 52 yards (21-R.McQuarters).

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Bulger (LA) · 52 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.15 total EPA
  • C. Chandler (Chicago Bears) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -8.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.060-0.141
Offensive success rate49.0%34.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.022-0.240
Rush EPA/play+0.070-0.063
Defensive EPA/play+0.141+0.060
Defensive success rate65.4%51.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: -0.14 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 15 drives, -11.46 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • LA: 15 drives, -5.92 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Chicago Bears — R. McQuarters (Q2 10:42)
  • Azareye'h ThomasChicago Bears — Azareye'h Thomas (Q2 3:07)
  • LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 3:51)
  • LA — B. Manumaleuna (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 12:52)
  • Devin WhiteChicago Bears — Devin White (C. Chandler pass) (Q4 6:03)

Field goals

  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q1 1:19)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q4 7:26)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q4 0:41)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the CHI 23 (Q1 1:19) — (1:19) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 88 (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) 5-S.Landeta punts 48 yards to CHI 40, Center-45-C.Massey. 21-R.McQuarters for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 10:25) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 3:07) — (3:07) 35-A.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 3:04) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 3:48) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 13–7. LA found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q4 12:52) — (12:52) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 12:46) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA connected on a field goal from the CHI 26 (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) 14-J.Wilkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LA 11 (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-D.White for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 5:58) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; LA connected on a field goal from the CHI 13 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 12-C.Chandler pass incomplete to 80-D.White. Penalty on CHI-78-A.Gibson, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA -29.4% · EPA -0.28]
  • LA (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah at CHI 40. 23-J.Azumah to CHI 42 for 2 yards (81-T.Holt). [WPA -23.6% · EPA -2.96]
  • LA (Q4 2:06) — (2:06) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt to CHI 46 for 21 yards (21-R.McQuarters). [WPA +22.0% · EPA +1.41]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) 12-C.Chandler pass to 88-D.Clark pushed ob at LA 11 for 27 yards (35-A.Williams). [WPA +15.7% · EPA +1.57]
  • LA (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) 5-S.Landeta punts 48 yards to CHI 40, Center-45-C.Massey. 21-R.McQuarters for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.5% · EPA -4.26]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q3 5:24) — (5:24) 28-M.Faulk left guard to CHI 8 for 52 yards (21-R.McQuarters). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +5.79]
  • LA (Q2 3:04) — 2-P.Edinger kicks 58 yards from CHI 30 to LA 12. 47-S.Nead to LA 19 for 7 yards (81-A.Merritt). FUMBLES (81-A.Merritt), RECOVERED by CHI-59-J.Odom at LA 19. 59-J.Odom to LA 19 for no gain (47-S.Nead). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -4.52]
  • LA (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) 5-S.Landeta punts 48 yards to CHI 40, Center-45-C.Massey. 21-R.McQuarters for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.5% · EPA -4.26]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 2:08) — (2:08) 2-P.Edinger 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. [WPA -5.0% · EPA -3.11]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 1:19 · CHI 23 · Score 3-0
    (1:19) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  2. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 10:42 · CHI 88 · Score 3-6
    (10:42) 5-S.Landeta punts 48 yards to CHI 40, Center-45-C.Massey. 21-R.McQuarters for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 10:25 · LA 2 · Score 3-7
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  4. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 3:07 · LA 1 · Score 3-13
    (3:07) 35-A.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 3:04 · LA 2 · Score 3-14
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  6. LA TD (+6) — Q3 3:51 · CHI 4 · Score 9-14
    (3:51) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. LA XP (+1) — Q3 3:48 · CHI 2 · Score 10-14
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  8. LA TD (+6) — Q4 12:52 · CHI 4 · Score 16-14
    (12:52) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. LA XP (+1) — Q4 12:46 · CHI 2 · Score 17-14
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  10. LA FG (+3) — Q4 7:26 · CHI 26 · Score 20-14
    (7:26) 14-J.Wilkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  11. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:03 · LA 11 · Score 20-20
    (6:03) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-D.White for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 5:58 · LA 2 · Score 20-21
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  13. LA FG (+3) — Q4 0:41 · CHI 13 · Score 23-21
    (:41) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

Key takeaways

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Chicago Bears on 2003-11-16?

The LA beat the Chicago Bears 23-21 in Week 11, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: LA 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: LA 0, Chicago Bears 14; Q3: LA 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: LA 13, Chicago Bears 7; Final: LA 23, Chicago Bears 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — R. McQuarters (Q2 10:42) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Thomas (Q2 3:07) LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 3:51) LA touchdown — B. Manumaleuna (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 12:52) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. White (C. Chandler pass) (Q4 6:03) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 1:19, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 7:26, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 0:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Chicago Bears?

M. Bulger (LA), 55.8% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.15 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Chicago Bears), 45.7% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.28 total passing EPA.

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

T. Holt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-2.96 EPA): (5:22) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah at CHI 40. 23-J.Azumah to CHI 42 for 2 yards (81-T.Holt)..

Was LA vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. LA won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L

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