Commanders 13–10 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2004

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 13–10 Chicago Bears
Halftime: Washington Commanders 10–7 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: L. Coles
Top passer: J. Quinn
Biggest EPA play: (5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) …
Game date: 2004-10-17

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Chicago Bears 13–10 on 2004-10-17. L. Coles posted a game-high +6.53 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	3	7	3	0	0	13
Chicago Bears	0	7	3	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3CHI 23

CHI 18

+1CHI 2

CHI 34

+1WAS 2

+3CHI 7

+3WAS 28

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 5:46FG
OKO. Kimrin
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 23
Score
3-0
(5:46) 6-O.Kimrin 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 15:00TD
RGR. Gardner
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 18
Score
9-0
(15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 14:53XP
OKO. Kimrin
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
10-0
6-O.Kimrin extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:50TD
JAJ. Azumah
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 34
Score
10-6
(5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:36XP
PEP. Edinger
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
10-7
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:17FG
OKO. Kimrin
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 7
Score
13-7
(11:17) 6-O.Kimrin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 5:13FG
PEP. Edinger
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 28
Score
13-10
(5:13) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
2R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
3L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
4C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
5J. Quinn · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
6W. Rasby · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
7D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
8Truman Jones · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.26 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

L. Coles — WAS · Receiving

L. Coles posted the highest total EPA (+6.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.63 EPA per play.

L. Coles's top snap (+2.22 EPA): (7:49) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-L.Coles to CHI 28 for 11 yards (55-L.Briggs).

Biggest single play (-8.93 EPA): M. Brunell — (5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Quinn led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Quinn (Chicago Bears) · 27 dropbacks · 37.0% completion · -0.67 EPA/play · -18.05 total EPA
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 24 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -0.43 EPA/play · -10.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	-0.098	-0.199
Offensive success rate	40.0%	39.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.345	-0.587
Rush EPA/play	+0.014	-0.139
Defensive EPA/play	+0.199	+0.098
Defensive success rate	60.8%	60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -14.76 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -8.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 15:00)
Chicago Bears — J. Azumah (Q2 5:50)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — O. Kimrin (Q1 5:46)
Washington Commanders — O. Kimrin (Q4 11:17)
Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q4 5:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CHI 23 (Q1 5:46) — (5:46) 6-O.Kimrin 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 18 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 14:53) — 6-O.Kimrin extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 34 (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 5:36) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CHI 7 (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) 6-O.Kimrin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 28 (Q4 5:13) — (5:13) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.3% · EPA -8.93]
Washington Commanders (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) 19-T.Tupa punts 48 yards to CHI 37, Center-71-E.Albright. 21-R.McQuarters to CHI 45 for 8 yards (71-E.Albright). PENALTY on CHI-26-T.McMillon, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CHI 45. [WPA -12.7% · EPA -0.28]
Chicago Bears (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) 12-J.Quinn pass incomplete to 20-T.Jones. PENALTY on WAS-24-S.Springs, Defensive Pass Interference, 12 yards, enforced at WAS 37 - No Play. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +1.20]
Chicago Bears (Q3 1:33) — (1:33) 12-J.Quinn sacked at CHI 49 for -8 yards (36-S.Taylor). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -2.44]
Chicago Bears (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 12-J.Quinn sacked at CHI 44 for -7 yards (96-C.Griffin). [WPA -11.2% · EPA -1.13]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.3% · EPA -8.93]
Washington Commanders (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +3.06]
Chicago Bears (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 12-J.Quinn pass intended for 84-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Taylor at WAS 40. 36-S.Taylor to CHI 15 for 45 yards (79-S.Edwards). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -2.49]
Chicago Bears (Q3 1:33) — (1:33) 12-J.Quinn sacked at CHI 49 for -8 yards (36-S.Taylor). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -2.44]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 5:46 · CHI 23 · Score 3-0
(5:46) 6-O.Kimrin 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CHI 18 · Score 9-0
(15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · CHI 2 · Score 10-0
6-O.Kimrin extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 5:50 · CHI 34 · Score 10-6
(5:50) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (96-A.Brown) at CHI 30. 23-J.Azumah for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 5:36 · WAS 2 · Score 10-7
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 11:17 · CHI 7 · Score 13-7
(11:17) 6-O.Kimrin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 5:13 · WAS 28 · Score 13-10
(5:13) 2-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

Key takeaways

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

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
L. Coles (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears on 2004-10-17?

The Washington Commanders beat the Chicago Bears 13-10 in Week 6, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Washington Commanders 13, Chicago Bears 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears?

Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Azumah (Q2 5:50) Washington Commanders field goal — O. Kimrin (Q1 5:46, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — O. Kimrin (Q4 11:17, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 5:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears?

J. Quinn (Chicago Bears), 37.0% completion, -0.67 EPA per dropback, -18.05 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 33.3% completion, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -10.24 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears?

L. Coles (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.53 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.22 EPA): (7:49) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-L.Coles to CHI 28 for 11 yards (55-L.Briggs)..

Was Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

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