Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 24–16 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 0–10 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Schroeder
- Top passer
- Jax Harrington
- Biggest EPA play
- 2-P.Edinger kicks 66 yards from CHI 30 to DET 4. 10-R.Swinton for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-10-26
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 24–16 on 2003-10-26. B. Schroeder posted a game-high +5.98 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
 Chicago Bears | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(7:30) 12-C.Chandler pass to 87-J.Gage for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:03) 2-P.Edinger 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
4-J.Hanson kicks 59 yards from DET 30 to CHI 11. 23-J.Azumah for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(5:28) 44-B.Forsey right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
2-P.Edinger kicks 66 yards from CHI 30 to DET 4. 10-R.Swinton for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:00) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Harrington pass to 88-S.Anderson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 7:30TD JGJ. GagePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 21
- Score
- 0-6
(7:30) 12-C.Chandler pass to 87-J.Gage for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 7:22XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:03FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 19
- Score
- 0-10
(:03) 2-P.Edinger 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 15:00TD JAJ. AzumahPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 30
- Score
- 0-16
4-J.Hanson kicks 59 yards from DET 30 to CHI 11. 23-J.Azumah for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 14:46XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-17
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:28TD BFB. ForseyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 8
- Score
- 0-23
(5:28) 44-B.Forsey right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:23XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-24
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:23TD RSR. SwintonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 30
- Score
- 6-24
2-P.Edinger kicks 66 yards from CHI 30 to DET 4. 10-R.Swinton for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:10Safety JHJax HarringtonPoints+2
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 8-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:00TD MRM. RicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 14-24
(1:00) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:53Safety JHJax HarringtonPoints+2
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 16-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Harrington pass to 88-S.Anderson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Schroeder · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.99 EPA/play
- 2C. Chandler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +5.83 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3J. Gage · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.88 EPA/play
- 4
Spencer Anderson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 5Barrington Wade · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 6A. Hakim · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8
Devin White · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 3 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
B. Schroeder — DET · Receiving
B. Schroeder posted the highest total EPA (+5.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.99 EPA per play.
B. Schroeder's top snap (+3.38 EPA): (5:40) 3-J.Harrington pass to 84-B.Schroeder to CHI 25 for 12 yards (21-R.McQuarters, 30-M.Brown).
Biggest single play (+7.04 EPA): P. Edinger — 2-P.Edinger kicks 66 yards from CHI 30 to DET 4. 10-R.Swinton for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.20 total EPA
- C. Chandler (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +5.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.041 | +0.034 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.093 | +0.177 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.179 | -0.282 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.034 | +0.041 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.03 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, +2.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -3.43 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — J. Gage (C. Chandler pass)
- Chicago Bears — J. Azumah
- Chicago Bears — B. Forsey
- Detroit Lions — R. Swinton
- Detroit Lions — M. Ricks (Jax Harrington pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 21 (Q2 7:30) — (7:30) 12-C.Chandler pass to 87-J.Gage for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 7:22) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 19 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-P.Edinger 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–8. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 30 (Q3 15:00) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 59 yards from DET 30 to CHI 11. 23-J.Azumah for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 14:46) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q3 5:28) — (5:28) 44-B.Forsey right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 5:23) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 30 (Q3 5:23) — 2-P.Edinger kicks 66 yards from CHI 30 to DET 4. 10-R.Swinton for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q3 5:10) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 8–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q4 0:53) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Harrington pass to 88-S.Anderson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at CHI 44. 33-C.Tillman pushed ob at DET 24 for 32 yards (79-E.Beverly).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass incomplete to 86-M.Ricks. PENALTY on CHI-25-B.Gray, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at DET 44 - No Play.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 7:30) — (7:30) 12-C.Chandler pass to 87-J.Gage for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 12-C.Chandler pass to 87-J.Gage to DET 19 for 37 yards (23-O.Smith).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 15:00) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 59 yards from DET 30 to CHI 11. 23-J.Azumah for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:23) — 2-P.Edinger kicks 66 yards from CHI 30 to DET 4. 10-R.Swinton for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 15:00) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 59 yards from DET 30 to CHI 11. 23-J.Azumah for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at CHI 44. 33-C.Tillman pushed ob at DET 24 for 32 yards (79-E.Beverly).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 7:30) — (7:30) 12-C.Chandler pass to 87-J.Gage for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 7:30 · DET 21 · Score 0-6
(7:30) 12-C.Chandler pass to 87-J.Gage for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 7:22 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · DET 19 · Score 0-10
(:03) 2-P.Edinger 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · DET 30 · Score 0-16
4-J.Hanson kicks 59 yards from DET 30 to CHI 11. 23-J.Azumah for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 14:46 · DET 2 · Score 0-17
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 5:28 · DET 8 · Score 0-23
(5:28) 44-B.Forsey right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 5:23 · DET 2 · Score 0-24
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 5:23 · CHI 30 · Score 6-24
2-P.Edinger kicks 66 yards from CHI 30 to DET 4. 10-R.Swinton for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q3 5:10 · CHI 2 · Score 8-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:00 · CHI 3 · Score 14-24
(1:00) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 0:53 · CHI 2 · Score 16-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Harrington pass to 88-S.Anderson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- B. Schroeder (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears on 2003-10-26?
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 24-16 in Week 8, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 10; Q3: Detroit Lions 8, Chicago Bears 14; Q4: Detroit Lions 8, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Detroit Lions 16, Chicago Bears 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Gage (C. Chandler pass) (Q2 7:30) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Azumah (Q3 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Forsey (Q3 5:28) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Swinton (Q3 5:23) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Ricks (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 1:00) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 51.1% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.20 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Chicago Bears), 60.6% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +5.83 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
B. Schroeder (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.98 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (5:40) 3-J.Harrington pass to 84-B.Schroeder to CHI 25 for 12 yards (21-R.McQuarters, 30-M.Brown)..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
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