Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 20–17 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Malik Muhammad
- Top passer
- K. Orton
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:47) 2-A.Brooks pass to 27-A.Stecker to CHI 13 for 7 yards (31-N.Vasher). FUMBLES (31-N.…
- Game date
- 2005-11-06
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 20–17 on 2005-11-06. Malik Muhammad posted a game-high +7.28 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(12:31) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(6:31) 18-K.Orton pass to 12-J.Gage for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(10:04) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Run 13
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(:27) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(7:40) 29-A.Peterson left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(7:52) 2-A.Brooks right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(:10) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:31FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 0-3
(12:31) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:31TD JGJ. GagePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 6-3
(6:31) 18-K.Orton pass to 12-J.Gage for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:26XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:04TD DSD. StallworthPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 7-9
(10:04) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Run 13
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:57XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:27FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 17
- Score
- 10-10
(:27) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 7:40TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 16-10
(7:40) 29-A.Peterson left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 7:29XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:52TD ABA. BrooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 17-16
(7:52) 2-A.Brooks right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:44XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 17-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:10FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 10
- Score
- 20-17
(:10) 9-R.Gould 28 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).
- 1Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.43 EPA/play
- 2D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 3J. Gage · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 4A. Peterson · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 5N. Poole · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.97 EPA/play
- 6
Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play - 7Z. Hilton · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 8A. Hakim · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.97 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
Malik Muhammad — CHI · Receiving
Malik Muhammad posted the highest total EPA (+7.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.43 EPA per play.
Malik Muhammad's top snap (+2.34 EPA): (1:07) 18-K.Orton pass to 87-M.Muhammad to NO 24 for 33 yards (22-F.Thomas). Pass 27, Run 6
Biggest single play (-7.00 EPA): A. Brooks — (8:47) 2-A.Brooks pass to 27-A.Stecker to CHI 13 for 7 yards (31-N.Vasher). FUMBLES (31-N.Vasher), RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at CHI 13. 46-C.Harris to NO 38 for 49 yards (83-D.Stallworth). Play Cha
Quarterback report card
K. Orton led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.19 total EPA
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -0.34 EPA/play · -10.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.074 | -0.134 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.264 | -0.342 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.097 | -0.141 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.134 | +0.074 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.3% | 56.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.13 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -6.15 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 15 drives, -10.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — J. Gage (K. Orton pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass)
- Chicago Bears — A. Peterson
- New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 3 (Q1 12:31) — (12:31) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) 18-K.Orton pass to 12-J.Gage for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 6:26) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q2 10:04) — (10:04) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Run 13; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 9:57) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 17 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q3 7:40) — (7:40) 29-A.Peterson left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 7:29) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 7:52) — (7:52) 2-A.Brooks right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 7:44) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 10 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) 2-A.Brooks pass to 27-A.Stecker to CHI 13 for 7 yards (31-N.Vasher). FUMBLES (31-N.Vasher), RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at CHI 13. 46-C.Harris to NO 38 for 49 yards (83-D.Stallworth). Play Cha
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) 32-A.Smith right tackle to NO 23 for no gain (91-T.Harris). FUMBLES (91-T.Harris), RECOVERED by CHI-43-M.Green at NO 20. 43-M.Green to NO 20 for no gain (70-J.Brown).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 18-K.Orton pass to 87-M.Muhammad to NO 24 for 33 yards (22-F.Thomas). Pass 27, Run 6
- Chicago Bears (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 18-K.Orton pass to 87-M.Muhammad ran ob at NO 10 for 22 yards. Pass 21, Run 1
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) 2-A.Brooks pass to 27-A.Stecker to CHI 13 for 7 yards (31-N.Vasher). FUMBLES (31-N.Vasher), RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at CHI 13. 46-C.Harris to NO 38 for 49 yards (83-D.Stallworth). Play Cha
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) 32-A.Smith right tackle to NO 23 for no gain (91-T.Harris). FUMBLES (91-T.Harris), RECOVERED by CHI-43-M.Green at NO 20. 43-M.Green to NO 20 for no gain (70-J.Brown).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 8:48) — (8:48) 18-K.Orton sacked at CHI 39 for -5 yards (24-D.Smith). FUMBLES (24-D.Smith), touched at CHI 39, RECOVERED by NO-98-W.Whitehead at CHI 39. 98-W.Whitehead to CHI 39 for no gain (63-R.Garza).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:41) — (8:41) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 89-L.Hall INTERCEPTED by 92-H.Hillenmeyer at CHI 38. 92-H.Hillenmeyer to CHI 38 for no gain (89-L.Hall).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 12:31 · CHI 3 · Score 0-3
(12:31) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 6:31 · NO 4 · Score 6-3
(6:31) 18-K.Orton pass to 12-J.Gage for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 6:26 · NO 2 · Score 7-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:04 · CHI 15 · Score 7-9
(10:04) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Run 13 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 9:57 · CHI 2 · Score 7-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:27 · NO 17 · Score 10-10
(:27) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 7:40 · NO 6 · Score 16-10
(7:40) 29-A.Peterson left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 7:29 · NO 2 · Score 17-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 7:52 · CHI 1 · Score 17-16
(7:52) 2-A.Brooks right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 7:44 · CHI 2 · Score 17-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 0:10 · NO 10 · Score 20-17
(:10) 9-R.Gould 28 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.
- Malik Muhammad (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints on 2005-11-06?
The Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 20-17 in Week 9, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Chicago Bears 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Chicago Bears 20, New Orleans Saints 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints?
Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Gage (K. Orton pass) (Q1 6:31) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 10:04) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 7:40) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q4 7:52) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 12:31, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:27, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 0:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints?
K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 38.7% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.19 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 53.3% completion, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -10.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints?
Malik Muhammad (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.28 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.34 EPA): (1:07) 18-K.Orton pass to 87-M.Muhammad to NO 24 for 33 yards (22-F.Thomas). Pass 27, Run 6.
Was Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L
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