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NFL · Week 8 · October 31, 2004 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears: 2004 Week 8 Recap

Bears defeat 49ers 23–13 in Week 8

B.Lloyd led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 13–23 Week 8 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 13 1–6
Final 13–23
Chicago Bears 23 2–5 Winner
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
13–23
Halftime
Tied 13–13 at halftime
Top passer
Khalil Dorsey
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Lloyd
Game date
October 31, 2004

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • B.Lloyd 5 REC · 63 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Battle 1 REC · 20 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Eric Johnson II
    Eric Johnson II 1 REC · 9 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • B.Berrian 1 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Azareye'h Thomas
    Azareye'h Thomas 4 REC · 46 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Barrington Wade
    Barrington Wade 3 REC · 33 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 23–13 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
Tied 13–13 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Lloyd
Top passer
Khalil Dorsey
Biggest EPA play
(5:43) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at SF 20 for -8 yards (56-B.Moore). FUMBLES (56-B.Moore), RECOV…
Game date
2004-10-31

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the San Francisco 49ers 23–13 on 2004-10-31. B. Lloyd posted a game-high +4.82 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
San Francisco 49ers10300013
Chicago Bears76100023

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 13:09TD
    BBB. Berrian

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 49
    Score
    0-6

    (13:09) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 13:01XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 5:43TD
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 12
    Score
    6-7

    (5:43) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at SF 20 for -8 yards (56-B.Moore). FUMBLES (56-B.Moore), RECOVERED by SF-35-D.Carpenter at SF 20. 35-D.Carpenter for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 5:26XP
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    7-7

    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  5. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 0:46FG
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 30
    Score
    10-7

    (:46) 2-T.Peterson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 13:32FG
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 34
    Score
    10-10

    (13:32) 2-P.Edinger 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  7. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 6:24FG
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 33
    Score
    13-10

    (6:24) 2-T.Peterson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 4:40FG
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 27
    Score
    13-13

    (4:40) 2-P.Edinger 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 14:03FG
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 9
    Score
    13-16

    (14:03) 2-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 4:05TD
    NVN. Vasher

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 36
    Score
    13-22

    (4:05) 7-K.Dorsey pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 29. 31-N.Vasher for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 03:52.)

  11. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 3:52XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    13-23

    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).

  1. 1B. Lloyd · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.62 EPA/play
  3. 3Azareye'h ThomasAzareye'h Thomas · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  4. 4Barrington WadeBarrington Wade · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  6. 6Dean ClarkDean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  8. 8Eric Johnson IIEric Johnson II · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.31 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. Lloyd — SF · Receiving

B. Lloyd posted the highest total EPA (+4.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.96 EPA per play.

B. Lloyd's top snap (-9.28 EPA): (4:05) 7-K.Dorsey pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 29. 31-N.Vasher for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 03:52.)

Biggest single play (-10.57 EPA): C. Krenzel — (5:43) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at SF 20 for -8 yards (56-B.Moore). FUMBLES (56-B.Moore), RECOVERED by SF-35-D.Carpenter at SF 20. 35-D.Carpenter for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Khalil Dorsey led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Khalil DorseyKhalil Dorsey (San Francisco 49ers) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.62 EPA/play · -24.99 total EPA
  • C. Krenzel (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 39.4% completion · -0.54 EPA/play · -17.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.376-0.254
Offensive success rate31.7%34.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.603-0.542
Rush EPA/play-0.328-0.253
Defensive EPA/play+0.254+0.376
Defensive success rate65.6%68.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.25 vs -0.38), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: -0.38 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: -0.25 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 16 drives, -22.89 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 15 drives, -30.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Chicago Bears — B. Berrian (C. Krenzel pass) (Q1 13:09)
  • San Francisco 49ers — D. Carpenter (Q1 5:43)
  • Chicago Bears — N. Vasher (Q4 4:05)

Field goals

  • San Francisco 49ers — T. Peterson (Q1 0:46)
  • Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q2 13:32)
  • San Francisco 49ers — T. Peterson (Q2 6:24)
  • Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q2 4:40)
  • Chicago Bears — P. Edinger (Q4 14:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SF 49 (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 13:01) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 12 (Q1 5:43); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 5:26) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CHI 30 (Q1 0:46) — (:46) 2-T.Peterson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SF 34 (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) 2-P.Edinger 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CHI 33 (Q2 6:24) — (6:24) 2-T.Peterson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SF 27 (Q2 4:40) — (4:40) 2-P.Edinger 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SF 9 (Q4 14:03) — (14:03) 2-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 36 (Q4 4:05); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 3:52) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 7-K.Dorsey pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 29. 31-N.Vasher for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 03:52.) [WPA -39.7% · EPA -9.28]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 5:43) — (5:43) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at SF 20 for -8 yards (56-B.Moore). FUMBLES (56-B.Moore), RECOVERED by SF-35-D.Carpenter at SF 20. 35-D.Carpenter for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.8% · EPA -10.57]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -1.43]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 6:20) — 2-T.Peterson kicks 66 yards from SF 30 to CHI 4. 23-J.Azumah to SF 23 for 73 yards (33-T.Parrish). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.58]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 3:22) — (3:22) 16-C.Krenzel pass intended for 80-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Heard at SF 40. 38-R.Heard pushed ob at CHI 46 for 14 yards (76-J.Tait). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -4.29]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q1 5:43) — (5:43) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at SF 20 for -8 yards (56-B.Moore). FUMBLES (56-B.Moore), RECOVERED by SF-35-D.Carpenter at SF 20. 35-D.Carpenter for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.8% · EPA -10.57]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 7-K.Dorsey pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 29. 31-N.Vasher for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 03:52.) [WPA -39.7% · EPA -9.28]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +4.62]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 14:11) — (14:11) 32-K.Barlow right guard to CHI 34 for 5 yards (23-J.Azumah). FUMBLES (23-J.Azumah), RECOVERED by CHI-43-M.Green at CHI 34. 43-M.Green to CHI 34 for no gain (Team). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.61]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 13:09 · SF 49 · Score 0-6
    (13:09) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 13:01 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
    2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  3. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 5:43 · SF 12 · Score 6-7
    (5:43) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at SF 20 for -8 yards (56-B.Moore). FUMBLES (56-B.Moore), RECOVERED by SF-35-D.Carpenter at SF 20. 35-D.Carpenter for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 5:26 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  5. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 0:46 · CHI 30 · Score 10-7
    (:46) 2-T.Peterson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  6. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 13:32 · SF 34 · Score 10-10
    (13:32) 2-P.Edinger 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  7. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 6:24 · CHI 33 · Score 13-10
    (6:24) 2-T.Peterson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  8. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 4:40 · SF 27 · Score 13-13
    (4:40) 2-P.Edinger 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  9. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 14:03 · SF 9 · Score 13-16
    (14:03) 2-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  10. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 4:05 · CHI 36 · Score 13-22
    (4:05) 7-K.Dorsey pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 29. 31-N.Vasher for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 03:52.)
  11. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 3:52 · SF 2 · Score 13-23
    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.
  • B. Lloyd (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears on 2004-10-31?

The Chicago Bears beat the San Francisco 49ers 23-13 in Week 8, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 10, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 3, Chicago Bears 6; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Chicago Bears 10; Final: San Francisco 49ers 13, Chicago Bears 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Berrian (C. Krenzel pass) (Q1 13:09) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Carpenter (Q1 5:43) Chicago Bears touchdown — N. Vasher (Q4 4:05) San Francisco 49ers field goal — T. Peterson (Q1 0:46, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 13:32, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — T. Peterson (Q2 6:24, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 4:40, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 14:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears?

Khalil Dorsey (San Francisco 49ers), 40.0% completion, -0.62 EPA per dropback, -24.99 total passing EPA. C. Krenzel (Chicago Bears), 39.4% completion, -0.54 EPA per dropback, -17.92 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears?

B. Lloyd (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-9.28 EPA): (4:05) 7-K.Dorsey pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI 29. 31-N.Vasher for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 03:.

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W