Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 19–10 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 9–7 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Portis
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:22) 26-C.Portis up the middle to CHI 29 for 59 yards (33-C.Tillman).
- Game date
- 2003-11-23
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Denver Broncos 19–10 on 2003-11-23. C. Portis posted a game-high +8.92 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 19 |
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(4:05) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(1:35) 2-P.Edinger 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:00) 2-P.Edinger 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:08) 2-P.Edinger 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(11:45) 1-J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(12:47) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(8:50) 2-P.Edinger 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 4:05TD Ryan SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 0-6
(4:05) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 3:59XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 1:35FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 3-7
(1:35) 2-P.Edinger 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:00FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 6-7
(2:00) 2-P.Edinger 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:08FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 36
- Score
- 9-7
(:08) 2-P.Edinger 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:45FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 7
- Score
- 9-10
(11:45) 1-J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 12:47TD KSK. StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 15-10
(12:47) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 12:45XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 16-10
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 8:50FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 28
- Score
- 19-10
(8:50) 2-P.Edinger 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Portis · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +8.92 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2S. Pritchett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 3Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4S. Sharpe · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 5K. Stewart · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.79 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 6M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7C. Chandler · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 8Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 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
C. Portis — DEN · Rushing
C. Portis posted the highest total EPA (+8.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
C. Portis's top snap (+4.15 EPA): (8:22) 26-C.Portis up the middle to CHI 29 for 59 yards (33-C.Tillman).
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.95 total EPA
- C. Chandler (Chicago Bears) · 20 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.095 | -0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.014 | -0.226 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.458 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.095 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 52.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.10 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.05 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +8.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -4.16 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Ryan Smith (Jack Plummer pass)
- Chicago Bears — K. Stewart
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 3:59) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DEN 15 (Q1 1:35) — (1:35) 2-P.Edinger 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 2-P.Edinger 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DEN 36 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 2-P.Edinger 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CHI 7 (Q3 11:45) — (11:45) 1-J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 12:45) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DEN 28 (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) 2-P.Edinger 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 13:28) — (13:28) 26-C.Portis right tackle pushed ob at CHI 11 for 49 yards (30-M.Brown).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 4:52) — (4:52) 12-C.Chandler pass incomplete to 86-M.Booker. PENALTY on DEN-35-L.Walls, Defensive Pass Interference, 45 yards, enforced at CHI 38 - No Play.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) 26-C.Portis up the middle to CHI 29 for 59 yards (33-C.Tillman).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 3:20) — (3:20) 10-K.Stewart pass to 36-S.Pritchett to DEN 30 for 4 yards (28-K.Kennedy, 31-K.Herndon).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) 26-C.Portis up the middle to CHI 29 for 59 yards (33-C.Tillman).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 4:52) — (4:52) 12-C.Chandler pass incomplete to 86-M.Booker. PENALTY on DEN-35-L.Walls, Defensive Pass Interference, 45 yards, enforced at CHI 38 - No Play.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 5:33) — (5:33) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 4:05 · CHI 1 · Score 0-6
(4:05) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 3:59 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 1:35 · DEN 15 · Score 3-7
(1:35) 2-P.Edinger 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · DEN 5 · Score 6-7
(2:00) 2-P.Edinger 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · DEN 36 · Score 9-7
(:08) 2-P.Edinger 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 11:45 · CHI 7 · Score 9-10
(11:45) 1-J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 12:47 · DEN 1 · Score 15-10
(12:47) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 12:45 · DEN 2 · Score 16-10
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 8:50 · DEN 28 · Score 19-10
(8:50) 2-P.Edinger 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
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.
- C. Portis (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Denver Broncos on 2003-11-23?
The Chicago Bears beat the Denver Broncos 19-10 in Week 12, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 6, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 10, Denver Broncos 0; Final: Chicago Bears 19, Denver Broncos 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 4:05) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Stewart (Q4 12:47) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q1 1:35, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 11:45, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 8:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Denver Broncos?
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 51.4% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.95 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Chicago Bears), 40.0% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.01 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Denver Broncos?
C. Portis (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.92 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+4.15 EPA): (8:22) 26-C.Portis up the middle to CHI 29 for 59 yards (33-C.Tillman)..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
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