Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 28–21 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 20–14 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Shockey
- Top passer
- Kade Warner
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:29) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at 50. 31-N.Va…
- Game date
- 2004-11-07
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants 28–21 on 2004-11-07. J. Shockey posted a game-high +6.21 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 New York Giants | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(8:13) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
(4:00) 21-T.Barber right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
(5:27) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:41) 35-A.Thomas left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(1:14) 2-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:04) 2-P.Edinger 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(7:56) (Shotgun) 35-A.Thomas left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-C.Krenzel rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Back to pass, rushes.
(2:00) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:13TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 0-6
(8:13) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:03XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 4:00TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 0-13
(4:00) 21-T.Barber right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 3:54XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-14
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:27TD BBB. BerrianPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 35
- Score
- 6-14
(5:27) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:13XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-14
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:41TD Azareye'h ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 13-14
(2:41) 35-A.Thomas left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:35XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 14-14
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:14FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 17-14
(1:14) 2-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:04FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 20-14
(:04) 2-P.Edinger 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 7:56TD Azareye'h ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 41
- Score
- 26-14
(7:56) (Shotgun) 35-A.Thomas left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 7:44Safety CKC. KrenzelPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 28-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-C.Krenzel rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Back to pass, rushes.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:00TD JSJ. ShockeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 28-20
(2:00) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:56XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 28-21
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 2D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 3Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.97 EPA/play
- 5Barrington Wade · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.25 EPA/play
- 6A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 7Azareye'h Thomas · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
- 8Azareye'h Thomas · Chicago Bears · Rushing · -0.12 total EPA · 28 snaps · -0.00 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
J. Shockey — NYG · Receiving
J. Shockey posted the highest total EPA (+6.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.04 EPA per play.
J. Shockey's top snap (+3.15 EPA): (5:51) 13-K.Warner pass incomplete to 80-J.Shockey. PENALTY on CHI-97-M.Haynes, Roughing the Passer, 3 yards, enforced at CHI 5 - No Play.
Biggest single play (-6.42 EPA): Kade Warner — (2:29) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at 50. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at NYG 9 for 41 yards (77-L.Petitgout). PENALTY on NYG-21-T.Barber, Low Block, 5 yards, enforce
Quarterback report card
Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kade Warner (New York Giants) · 45 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.50 EPA/play · -22.47 total EPA
- C. Krenzel (Chicago Bears) · 31 dropbacks · 25.8% completion · -0.39 EPA/play · -11.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.268 | -0.373 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.2% | 39.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.366 | -0.495 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.174 | -0.316 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.373 | +0.268 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.9% | 67.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.27 vs -0.37), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.27 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.37 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 19 drives, -24.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 18 drives, -34.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
- Chicago Bears — B. Berrian (C. Krenzel pass)
- Chicago Bears — Azareye'h Thomas
- Chicago Bears — Azareye'h Thomas
- New York Giants — J. Shockey (Kade Warner pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q1 8:13) — (8:13) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 8:03) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q1 4:00) — (4:00) 21-T.Barber right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 3:54) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 20–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 35 (Q2 5:27) — (5:27) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 5:13) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 2:41) — (2:41) 35-A.Thomas left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 2:35) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 4 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) 2-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-P.Edinger 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 8–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 41 (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 35-A.Thomas left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 7:44) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-C.Krenzel rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Back to pass, rushes.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 1:56) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at 50. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at NYG 9 for 41 yards (77-L.Petitgout). PENALTY on NYG-21-T.Barber, Low Block, 5 yards, enforce
- Chicago Bears (Q3 10:44) — (10:44) 16-C.Krenzel FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 34, touched at CHI 24, RECOVERED by NYG-54-N.Greisen at CHI 18. 54-N.Greisen to CHI 18 for no gain (57-O.Kreutz). Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Time
- New York Giants (Q3 9:54) — (9:54) 13-K.Warner sacked at CHI 25 for -5 yards (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-95-I.Scott at CHI 24. 95-I.Scott to CHI 33 for 9 yards (65-J.Whittle). Officially, a sack for 4 ya
- New York Giants (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Azumah (43-M.Green) at NYG 46. 23-J.Azumah to NYG 41 for 5 yards (86-J.Taylor).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at CHI 34 for -3 yards (28-G.Wilson). FUMBLES (28-G.Wilson), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at CHI 36. 72-O.Umenyiora pushed ob at CHI 21 for 15 yards (47-B.Johnson). Offic
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at 50. 31-N.Vasher pushed ob at NYG 9 for 41 yards (77-L.Petitgout). PENALTY on NYG-21-T.Barber, Low Block, 5 yards, enforce
- Chicago Bears (Q3 10:44) — (10:44) 16-C.Krenzel FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 34, touched at CHI 24, RECOVERED by NYG-54-N.Greisen at CHI 18. 54-N.Greisen to CHI 18 for no gain (57-O.Kreutz). Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Time
- Chicago Bears (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 35-A.Thomas left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) 16-C.Krenzel sacked at CHI 34 for -3 yards (28-G.Wilson). FUMBLES (28-G.Wilson), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at CHI 36. 72-O.Umenyiora pushed ob at CHI 21 for 15 yards (47-B.Johnson). Offic
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 8:13 · CHI 3 · Score 0-6
(8:13) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 8:03 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 4:00 · CHI 1 · Score 0-13
(4:00) 21-T.Barber right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 3:54 · CHI 2 · Score 0-14
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 5:27 · NYG 35 · Score 6-14
(5:27) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 80-B.Berrian for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 5:13 · NYG 2 · Score 7-14
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 2:41 · NYG 4 · Score 13-14
(2:41) 35-A.Thomas left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 2:35 · NYG 2 · Score 14-14
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 1:14 · NYG 4 · Score 17-14
(1:14) 2-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NYG 3 · Score 20-14
(:04) 2-P.Edinger 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 7:56 · NYG 41 · Score 26-14
(7:56) (Shotgun) 35-A.Thomas left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q4 7:44 · NYG 2 · Score 28-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-C.Krenzel rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Back to pass, rushes. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · CHI 1 · Score 28-20
(2:00) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · CHI 2 · Score 28-21
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Shockey (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs New York Giants on 2004-11-07?
The Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants 28-21 in Week 9, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, New York Giants 14; Q2: Chicago Bears 20, New York Giants 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 8, New York Giants 7; Final: Chicago Bears 28, New York Giants 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q1 8:13) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q1 4:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Berrian (C. Krenzel pass) (Q2 5:27) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Thomas (Q2 2:41) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Thomas (Q4 7:56) New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (K. Warner pass) (Q4 2:00) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 1:14, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
Kade Warner (New York Giants), 40.0% completion, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -22.47 total passing EPA. C. Krenzel (Chicago Bears), 25.8% completion, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -11.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
J. Shockey (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.21 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.15 EPA): (5:51) 13-K.Warner pass incomplete to 80-J.Shockey. PENALTY on CHI-97-M.Haynes, Roughing the Passer, 3 yards, enforced at CHI 5 - No Play..
Was Chicago Bears vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Chicago Bears won 28-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
New York Giants
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
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