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NFL · Week 7 · October 23, 2005 · 10 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Chicago Bears: 2005 Week 7 Recap

Bears defeat Ravens 10–6 in Week 7

D.Mason led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 6–10 Week 7 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 6 2–4
Final 6–10
Chicago Bears 10 3–3 Winner
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
6–10
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 6–7 Chicago Bears
Top passer
Alex Wright
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Mason
Game date
October 23, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • D.Mason 2 REC · 38 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Hymes 2 REC · 25 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Heap 7 REC · 71 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 4 REC · 50 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Muhammad 3 REC · 39 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Edwards
    Mike Edwards 1 REC · 9 YDS · 1 TD +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 10–6 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 6–7 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Mason
Top passer
Alex Wright
Biggest EPA play
(2:22) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass to 85-D.Mason to CHI 23 for 18 yards (31-N.Vasher).
Game date
2005-10-23

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Baltimore Ravens 10–6 on 2005-10-23. D. Mason posted a game-high +4.48 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Baltimore Ravens060006
Chicago Bears7030010

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 0:25TD
    Mike Edwards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 9
    Score
    0-6

    (:25) 18-K.Orton pass to 49-M.Edwards for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 0:19XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    0-7

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 8:50FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 22
    Score
    3-7

    (8:50) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:30FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 10
    Score
    6-7

    (:30) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 2:56FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 5
    Score
    6-10

    (2:56) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 23 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).

  1. 1D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.24 EPA/play
  2. 2Dean ClarkDean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Hymes · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
  4. 4Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  5. 5Mike EdwardsMike Edwards · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Bradley · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  8. 8Calvin Taylor Jr.Calvin Taylor Jr. · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 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. Mason — BAL · Receiving

D. Mason posted the highest total EPA (+4.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.24 EPA per play.

D. Mason's top snap (+2.64 EPA): (2:22) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass to 85-D.Mason to CHI 23 for 18 yards (31-N.Vasher).

Quarterback report card

Alex Wright led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Alex WrightAlex Wright (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.44 total EPA
  • K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 37 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.125-0.101
Offensive success rate35.4%42.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.139-0.038
Rush EPA/play-0.324-0.116
Defensive EPA/play+0.101+0.125
Defensive success rate57.8%64.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.12, Chicago Bears -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -10.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -8.39 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Mike EdwardsChicago Bears — Mike Edwards (K. Orton pass) (Q1 0:25)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 8:50)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 0:30)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q3 2:56)
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 BAL 9 (Q1 0:25) — (:25) 18-K.Orton pass to 49-M.Edwards for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 0:19) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CHI 22 (Q2 8:50) — (8:50) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the BAL 5 (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass to 85-D.Mason to CHI 23 for 18 yards (31-N.Vasher). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.64]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 29-C.Taylor left guard to BAL 48 for 14 yards (71-I.Idonije, 30-M.Brown). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +1.61]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -2.61]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass to 80-R.Hymes to 50 for 12 yards (23-J.Azumah). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.18]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 5:44) — (5:44) 18-K.Orton pass incomplete to 87-M.Muhammad. PENALTY on BAL-55-T.Suggs, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at BAL 43 - No Play. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.24]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass to 85-D.Mason to CHI 23 for 18 yards (31-N.Vasher). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.64]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -2.61]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 0:25) — (:25) 18-K.Orton pass to 49-M.Edwards for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.7% · EPA +2.27]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 5:44) — (5:44) 18-K.Orton pass incomplete to 87-M.Muhammad. PENALTY on BAL-55-T.Suggs, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at BAL 43 - No Play. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.24]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 0:25 · BAL 9 · Score 0-6
    (:25) 18-K.Orton pass to 49-M.Edwards for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 0:19 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 8:50 · CHI 22 · Score 3-7
    (8:50) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  4. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:30 · CHI 10 · Score 6-7
    (:30) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 2:56 · BAL 5 · Score 6-10
    (2:56) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 23 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.

  • Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Chicago Bears on 2005-10-23?

The Chicago Bears beat the Baltimore Ravens 10-6 in Week 7, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 6, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 6, Chicago Bears 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Edwards (K. Orton pass) (Q1 0:25) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 8:50, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:30, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 2:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Chicago Bears?

Alex Wright (Baltimore Ravens), 46.2% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.44 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 40.5% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Chicago Bears?

D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.48 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+2.64 EPA): (2:22) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass to 85-D.Mason to CHI 23 for 18 yards (31-N.Vasher)..

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Chicago Bears won 10-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W