Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 20–16 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 3–7 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Terrell
- Top passer
- R. Grossman
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:44) 2-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Hol…
- Game date
- 2004-09-12
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 20–16 on 2004-09-12, overcoming Chicago Bears's 7–3 halftime lead. D. Terrell posted a game-high +10.46 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(7:44) 20-T.Jones right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:20) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(12:44) 2-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard, RECOVERED by DET-28-Bracy Walker at DET 8. 28-Bracy Walker for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(7:41) 4-J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(12:44) 20-T.Jones left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(10:00) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(1:59) 2-N.Harris ran ob in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:44TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-6
(7:44) 20-T.Jones right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:38XP 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.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:20FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CHI 9
- Score
- 3-7
(:20) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 12:44TD PEP. EdingerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 9
- Score
- 9-7
(12:44) 2-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard, RECOVERED by DET-28-Bracy Walker at DET 8. 28-Bracy Walker for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 12:17XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 13-7
(7:41) 4-J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 12:44TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 13-13
(12:44) 20-T.Jones left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 12:40XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 13-14
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 10:00TD AHA. HakimPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 19-14
(10:00) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 9:54XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 20-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:59Safety Nick HarrisPoints+2
- Yard line
- CHI 93
- Score
- 20-16
(1:59) 2-N.Harris ran ob in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +10.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
- 2
Ryan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play - 3A. Hakim · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 4Truman Jones · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5
Keandre Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.14 EPA/play - 6Jax Harrington · Detroit Lions · Passing · +2.70 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7C. Schlesinger · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.64 EPA/play
- 8Barrington Wade · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.21 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
D. Terrell — CHI · Receiving
D. Terrell posted the highest total EPA (+10.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.09 EPA per play.
D. Terrell's top snap (+3.25 EPA): (9:38) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass to 83-D.Terrell pushed ob at DET 29 for 30 yards (25-F.Bryant).
Biggest single play (-9.75 EPA): P. Edinger — (12:44) 2-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard, RECOVERED by DET-28-Bracy Walker at DET 8. 28-Bracy Walker for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R. Grossman led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.71 total EPA
- Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.117 | -0.179 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 43.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.036 | -0.197 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.313 | -0.095 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.179 | +0.117 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.4% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 15 drives, -16.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 15 drives, -9.16 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Truman Jones
- Detroit Lions — P. Edinger
- Chicago Bears — Truman Jones
- Detroit Lions — A. Hakim (Jax Harrington pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) 20-T.Jones right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 7:38) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q3 12:44); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 12:17) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 3 (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) 4-J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 9–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) 20-T.Jones left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 12:40) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 9:54) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the CHI 93 (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 2-N.Harris ran ob in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass intended for 83-D.Terrell INTERCEPTED by 28-Bracy Walker at DET -5. Touchback.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) 2-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard, RECOVERED by DET-28-Bracy Walker at DET 8. 28-Bracy Walker for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass to 83-D.Terrell pushed ob at DET 29 for 30 yards (25-F.Bryant).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 2-N.Harris ran ob in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 20-T.Jones left guard to DET 9 for 15 yards (25-F.Bryant, 35-A.Goodman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) 2-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard, RECOVERED by DET-28-Bracy Walker at DET 8. 28-Bracy Walker for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman sacked at CHI 39 for -8 yards (96-J.Hall). FUMBLES (96-J.Hall), RECOVERED by DET-92-S.Rogers at CHI 41. 92-S.Rogers to CHI 41 for no gain (Unidentified).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass to 83-D.Terrell pushed ob at DET 29 for 30 yards (25-F.Bryant).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) 3-J.Harrington pass to 34-K.Jones to CHI 6 for 34 yards (30-M.Brown).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 7:44 · DET 2 · Score 0-6
(7:44) 20-T.Jones right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 7:38 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · CHI 9 · Score 3-7
(:20) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 12:44 · DET 9 · Score 9-7
(12:44) 2-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard, RECOVERED by DET-28-Bracy Walker at DET 8. 28-Bracy Walker for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 12:17 · CHI 2 · Score 10-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 7:41 · CHI 3 · Score 13-7
(7:41) 4-J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 12:44 · DET 2 · Score 13-13
(12:44) 20-T.Jones left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 12:40 · DET 2 · Score 13-14
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 10:00 · CHI 4 · Score 19-14
(10:00) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 9:54 · CHI 2 · Score 20-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q4 1:59 · CHI 93 · Score 20-16
(1:59) 2-N.Harris ran ob in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Terrell (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears on 2004-09-12?
The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 20-16 in Week 1, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 10, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Chicago Bears 9; Final: Detroit Lions 20, Chicago Bears 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Jones (Q1 7:44) Detroit Lions touchdown — P. Edinger (Q3 12:44) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Jones (Q4 12:44) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Hakim (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 10:00) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 7:41, 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?
R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 42.1% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.71 total passing EPA. Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 46.7% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.70 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
D. Terrell (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.46 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.25 EPA): (9:38) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass to 83-D.Terrell pushed ob at DET 29 for 30 yards (25-F.Bryant)..
Was Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Detroit Lions won 20-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Now 1-0 W
Chicago Bears
Now 0-1 L
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