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NFL · Week 6 · October 12, 2003 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints: 2003 Week 6 Recap

Saints defeat Bears 20–13 in Week 6

Devin White led Fantasy Impact as Saints prevailed in a 13–20 Week 6 finish.

Chicago Bears 13 1–4
Final 13–20
New Orleans Saints 20 2–4 Winner
Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
13–20
Halftime
Chicago Bears 3–6 New Orleans Saints
Top passer
A. Brooks
FantasyHQ MVP
Devin White
Game date
October 12, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Devin White
    Devin White 5 REC · 91 YDS · 1 TD +11.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 2 REC · 23 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Azareye'h Thomas
    Azareye'h Thomas 22 CAR · 96 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • A.Brooks 14/31 · 153 YDS · 2 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Pathon 4 REC · 55 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmy Horn Jr.
    Jimmy Horn Jr. 3 REC · 30 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
New Orleans Saints 20–13 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 3–6 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Devin White
Top passer
A. Brooks
Biggest EPA play
(13:34) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart sacked at CHI 14 for -13 yards (22-F.Thomas). FUMBLES (22-F…
Game date
2003-10-12

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 20–13 on 2003-10-12. Devin White posted a game-high +11.61 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Chicago Bears03010013
New Orleans Saints3377020

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears
NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 7:58FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 32
    Score
    0-3

    (7:58) 3-J.Carney 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 7:40FG
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 10
    Score
    3-3

    (7:40) 2-P.Edinger 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:01FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 12
    Score
    3-6

    (:01) 3-J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 12:09TD
    ECE. Conwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 9
    Score
    3-12

    (12:09) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-E.Conwell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, Run 0

  5. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 12:01XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    3-13

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 13:23FG
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 13
    Score
    6-13

    (13:23) 2-P.Edinger 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  7. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 7:23TD
    Jimmy Horn Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 6
    Score
    6-19

    (7:23) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 7:18XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    6-20

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 2:16TD
    Devin White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 4
    Score
    12-20

    (2:16) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-D.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 2:10XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    13-20

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Devin WhiteDevin White · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +11.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +8.89 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Pathon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
  4. 4Jimmy Horn Jr.Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
  5. 5Dean ClarkDean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  6. 6Bucky WilliamsBucky Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
  8. 8Azareye'h ThomasAzareye'h Thomas · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Devin White

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Devin White — CHI · Receiving

Devin White posted the highest total EPA (+11.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.32 EPA per play.

Devin White's top snap (+4.36 EPA): (2:16) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-D.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0

Biggest single play (-4.50 EPA): K. Stewart — (13:34) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart sacked at CHI 14 for -13 yards (22-F.Thomas). FUMBLES (22-F.Thomas), RECOVERED by NO-96-M.Williams at CHI 14. 96-M.Williams to CHI 12 for 2 yards (88-D.Clark).

Quarterback report card

A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · +0.29 EPA/play · +8.89 total EPA
  • K. Stewart (Chicago Bears) · 25 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsNew Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play-0.053+0.007
Offensive success rate43.1%40.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.077+0.271
Rush EPA/play-0.085-0.159
Defensive EPA/play-0.007+0.053
Defensive success rate59.8%56.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.05 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 9 drives, -3.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +0.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • New Orleans Saints — E. Conwell (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 12:09)
  • Jimmy Horn Jr.New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 7:23)
  • Devin WhiteChicago Bears — Devin White (K. Stewart pass) (Q4 2:16)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q1 7:58)
  • Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q2 7:40)
  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q2 0:01)
  • Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q4 13:23)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 32 (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) 3-J.Carney 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 10 (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 2-P.Edinger 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 3-J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q3 12:09) — (12:09) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-E.Conwell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 12:01) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) 2-P.Edinger 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 7:18) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-D.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 2:10) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q2 1:34) — (1:34) 10-K.Stewart sacked at CHI 23 for -5 yards (94-C.Grant). FUMBLES (94-C.Grant), RECOVERED by NO-98-W.Whitehead at CHI 23. 98-W.Whitehead to CHI 23 for no gain (57-O.Kreutz). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.15]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 42, and recovers at CHI 42. 10-K.Stewart to CHI 42 for no gain (59-D.Rodgers). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -2.88]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart sacked at CHI 14 for -13 yards (22-F.Thomas). FUMBLES (22-F.Thomas), RECOVERED by NO-96-M.Williams at CHI 14. 96-M.Williams to CHI 12 for 2 yards (88-D.Clark). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.50]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.15]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-D.White pushed ob at NO 42 for 36 yards (22-F.Thomas, 34-T.Jones). Pass 31, Run 5 [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.21]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q3 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart sacked at CHI 14 for -13 yards (22-F.Thomas). FUMBLES (22-F.Thomas), RECOVERED by NO-96-M.Williams at CHI 14. 96-M.Williams to CHI 12 for 2 yards (88-D.Clark). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.50]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-D.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0 [WPA +2.0% · EPA +4.36]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 1:34) — (1:34) 10-K.Stewart sacked at CHI 23 for -5 yards (94-C.Grant). FUMBLES (94-C.Grant), RECOVERED by NO-98-W.Whitehead at CHI 23. 98-W.Whitehead to CHI 23 for no gain (57-O.Kreutz). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.15]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.15]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 7:58 · CHI 32 · Score 0-3
    (7:58) 3-J.Carney 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  2. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 7:40 · NO 10 · Score 3-3
    (7:40) 2-P.Edinger 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  3. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · CHI 12 · Score 3-6
    (:01) 3-J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  4. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 12:09 · CHI 9 · Score 3-12
    (12:09) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-E.Conwell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, Run 0
  5. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 12:01 · CHI 2 · Score 3-13
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  6. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 13:23 · NO 13 · Score 6-13
    (13:23) 2-P.Edinger 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  7. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · CHI 6 · Score 6-19
    (7:23) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0
  8. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 7:18 · CHI 2 · Score 6-20
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  9. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:16 · NO 4 · Score 12-20
    (2:16) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-D.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0
  10. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 2:10 · NO 2 · Score 13-20
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

Key takeaways

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

  • New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Devin White (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints on 2003-10-12?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 20-13 in Week 6, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Chicago Bears 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 10, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Chicago Bears 13, New Orleans Saints 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — E. Conwell (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 12:09) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 7:23) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. White (K. Stewart pass) (Q4 2:16) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 7:58, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 7:40, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 13:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints?

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 45.2% completion, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +8.89 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Chicago Bears), 40.0% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.33 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints?

Devin White (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.36 EPA): (2:16) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-D.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0.

Was Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. New Orleans Saints won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

New Orleans Saints

Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W