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NFL · Week 2 · September 19, 2004 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: 2004 Week 2 Recap

Bears defeat Packers 21–10 in Week 2

Johnny Walker Jr. led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 21–10 Week 2 finish.

Chicago Bears 21 1–1 Winner
Final 21–10
Green Bay Packers 10 1–1
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
21–10
Halftime
Chicago Bears 14–3 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
B. Favre
FantasyHQ MVP
Johnny Walker Jr.
Game date
September 19, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Truman Jones
    Truman Jones 24 CAR · 152 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Barrington Wade
    Barrington Wade 3 REC · 42 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Grossman 10/21 · 125 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Johnny Walker Jr.
    Johnny Walker Jr. 7 REC · 102 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Reid Ferguson
    Reid Ferguson 4 REC · 50 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Driver 5 REC · 49 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 21–10 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Chicago Bears 14–3 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Johnny Walker Jr.
Top passer
B. Favre
Biggest EPA play
(2:00) 30-A.Green right end to CHI 5 for -3 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher)…
Game date
2004-09-19

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 21–10 on 2004-09-19. Johnny Walker Jr. posted a game-high +6.16 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Chicago Bears01470021
Green Bay Packers3070010

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 9:05FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 6
    Score
    0-3

    (9:05) 8-R.Longwell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 7:46TD
    Buddy Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 11
    Score
    6-3

    (7:46) 8-R.Grossman pass to 47-B.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 7:40XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-3

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

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 2:00TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    13-3

    (2:00) 30-A.Green right end to CHI 5 for -3 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher), RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at CHI 5. 30-M.Brown for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 1:44XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-3

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

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 11:34TD
    Truman Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    20-3

    (11:34) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 11:31XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    21-3

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

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 1:51TD
    Reid Ferguson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 18
    Score
    21-9

    (1:51) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI #30 (Brown) injured on play.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 1:46XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    21-10

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Johnny Walker Jr.Johnny Walker Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  2. 2Reid FergusonReid Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
  3. 3Truman JonesTruman Jones · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +5.33 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  4. 4Barrington WadeBarrington Wade · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Grossman · Chicago Bears · Passing · +3.67 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  6. 6Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
  7. 7Dean ClarkDean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
  8. 8Barrington WadeBarrington Wade · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Johnny Walker Jr.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Johnny Walker Jr. — GB · Receiving

Johnny Walker Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+6.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.88 EPA per play.

Johnny Walker Jr.'s top snap (+2.72 EPA): (15:00) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker to CHI 42 for 44 yards (25-B.Gray).

Biggest single play (-13.03 EPA): Art Green — (2:00) 30-A.Green right end to CHI 5 for -3 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher), RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at CHI 5. 30-M.Brown for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.17 total EPA
  • R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 21 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +3.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.009-0.155
Offensive success rate53.6%45.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.175-0.167
Rush EPA/play+0.046-0.145
Defensive EPA/play+0.155-0.009
Defensive success rate54.5%46.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: +0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: -0.15 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +0.63 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -13.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Buddy JohnsonChicago Bears — Buddy Johnson (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 7:46)
  • Art GreenChicago Bears — Art Green (Q2 2:00)
  • Truman JonesChicago Bears — Truman Jones (Q3 11:34)
  • Reid FergusonGreen Bay Packers — Reid Ferguson (B. Favre pass) (Q3 1:51)

Field goals

  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q1 9:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 6 (Q1 9:05) — (9:05) 8-R.Longwell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 11 (Q2 7:46) — (7:46) 8-R.Grossman pass to 47-B.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 7:40) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 2:00); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 1:44) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 11:31) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 18 (Q3 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI #30 (Brown) injured on play.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 1:46) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 30-A.Green right end to CHI 5 for -3 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher), RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at CHI 5. 30-M.Brown for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -38.3% · EPA -13.03]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 1:12) — (1:12) 8-R.Grossman pass intended for 84-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 4. 42-D.Sharper to GB 4 for no gain (84-B.Wade). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -2.65]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) 8-R.Grossman pass to 88-D.Clark to GB 36 for 31 yards (56-N.Barnett). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +2.28]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 30-A.Green left end to CHI 36 for 25 yards (33-C.Tillman). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.34]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) 8-R.Grossman pass to 84-B.Wade ran ob at CHI 33 for 18 yards (42-D.Sharper). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.69]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 30-A.Green right end to CHI 5 for -3 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher), RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at CHI 5. 30-M.Brown for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -38.3% · EPA -13.03]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) 83-D.Terrell right end to GB 35 for -10 yards (27-M.Hawthorne). FUMBLES (27-M.Hawthorne), RECOVERED by GB-56-N.Barnett at GB 40. 56-N.Barnett to GB 47 for 7 yards (76-J.Tait). [WPA -3.7% · EPA -4.97]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 88-B.Franks INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Gray at CHI 33. 25-B.Gray ran ob at GB 36 for 31 yards (58-M.Flanagan). [WPA -3.9% · EPA -4.24]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 13:42) — (13:42) 20-T.Jones right tackle to GB 16 for 54 yards (31-A.Harris). [WPA +5.0% · EPA +4.11]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 9:05 · CHI 6 · Score 0-3
    (9:05) 8-R.Longwell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  2. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 7:46 · GB 11 · Score 6-3
    (7:46) 8-R.Grossman pass to 47-B.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 7:40 · GB 2 · Score 7-3
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  4. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CHI 2 · Score 13-3
    (2:00) 30-A.Green right end to CHI 5 for -3 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher), RECOVERED by CHI-30-M.Brown at CHI 5. 30-M.Brown for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 1:44 · GB 2 · Score 14-3
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  6. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 11:34 · GB 1 · Score 20-3
    (11:34) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 11:31 · GB 2 · Score 21-3
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 1:51 · CHI 18 · Score 21-9
    (1:51) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI #30 (Brown) injured on play.
  9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 1:46 · CHI 2 · Score 21-10
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

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.
  • Johnny Walker Jr. (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers on 2004-09-19?

The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 21-10 in Week 2, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 14, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: Chicago Bears 21, Green Bay Packers 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Johnson (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 7:46) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Green (Q2 2:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Jones (Q3 11:34) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass) (Q3 1:51) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 9:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 55.8% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.17 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 47.6% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +3.67 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Johnny Walker Jr. (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.72 EPA): (15:00) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker to CHI 42 for 44 yards (25-B.Gray)..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Green Bay Packers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L