Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 20–7 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 0–10 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Azareye'h Thomas
- Top passer
- C. Chandler
- Biggest EPA play
- (:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), dec…
- Game date
- 2003-11-02
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20–7 on 2003-11-02. Azareye'h Thomas posted a game-high +6.54 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(8:38) 2-P.Edinger 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(9:30) 35-A.Thomas right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(4:30) 2-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(9:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), declined.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 8:38FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 20
- Score
- 0-3
(8:38) 2-P.Edinger 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 9:30TD Azareye'h ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 0-9
(9:30) 35-A.Thomas right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 9:27XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-10
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 4:30FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 0-13
(4:30) 2-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:17TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 6-13
(9:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:13XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-13
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:26TD Azareye'h ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 7-19
(:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), declined.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:21XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-20
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).
- 1Azareye'h Thomas · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +6.54 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2
Devin White · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 3Barrington Wade · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 4J. Gage · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 5
Dean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.50 EPA/play - 6T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
- 7D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 8Denzel Boston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 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
Azareye'h Thomas — CHI · Rushing
Azareye'h Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+6.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
Azareye'h Thomas's top snap (+3.82 EPA): (:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), declined.
Quarterback report card
C. Chandler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Chandler (Chicago Bears) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.70 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 16 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -4.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.056 | +0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 45.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.038 | -0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.032 | +0.204 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.101 | +0.056 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.0% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.10 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +8.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -3.48 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Azareye'h Thomas
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Chicago Bears — Azareye'h Thomas
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q1 8:38) — (8:38) 2-P.Edinger 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 9:30) — (9:30) 35-A.Thomas right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 9:27) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LAC 4 (Q3 4:30) — (4:30) 2-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 9:13) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), declined.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:21) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 8-S.Christie 46 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. Ball tipped by #59 Odom at the LOS
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:54) — (2:54) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle to CHI 28 for -2 yards (93-P.Daniels, 55-L.Briggs).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-D.White to LAC 38 for 12 yards (22-S.Davis).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 9-D.Brees pass to 24-J.Chatman to CHI 38 for 9 yards (55-L.Briggs, 99-J.Tafoya).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), declined.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 80-D.White INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Davis at LAC 19. 22-S.Davis to LAC 26 for 7 yards (58-C.Villarrial).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 8-S.Christie 46 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. Ball tipped by #59 Odom at the LOS
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 2-D.Bennett punts 40 yards to CHI 43, Center-50-D.Binn. 21-R.McQuarters to LAC 21 for 36 yards (50-D.Binn).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 8:38 · LAC 20 · Score 0-3
(8:38) 2-P.Edinger 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 9:30 · LAC 1 · Score 0-9
(9:30) 35-A.Thomas right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 9:27 · LAC 2 · Score 0-10
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 4:30 · LAC 4 · Score 0-13
(4:30) 2-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:17 · CHI 3 · Score 6-13
(9:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:13 · CHI 2 · Score 7-13
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 0:26 · LAC 1 · Score 7-19
(:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), declined. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 0:21 · LAC 2 · Score 7-20
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.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Azareye'h Thomas (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears on 2003-11-02?
The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-7 in Week 9, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Chicago Bears 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Thomas (Q2 9:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 9:17) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Thomas (Q4 0:26) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q1 8:38, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q3 4:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?
C. Chandler (Chicago Bears), 61.8% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.70 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 43.8% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -4.67 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?
Azareye'h Thomas (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.54 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.82 EPA): (:26) 35-A.Thomas left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC, Face Mask (5 Yards), declined..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
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