Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 27–24 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 7–21 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Colston
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- 5-G.Hartley kicks 53 yards from NO 30 to CHI 17. 38-D.Manning for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-12-11
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 27–24 on 2008-12-11. M. Colston posted a game-high +12.10 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
5-G.Hartley kicks 53 yards from NO 30 to CHI 17. 38-D.Manning for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(9:58) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
(7:46) 22-M.Forte right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:55) 18-K.Orton scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(3:53) 23-P.Thomas right tackle for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
(9:11) 5-G.Hartley 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
(3:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
(:02) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(12:19) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 15:00TD Dontae ManningPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 30
- Score
- 0-6
5-G.Hartley kicks 53 yards from NO 30 to CHI 17. 38-D.Manning for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 14:48XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:58TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 6-7
(9:58) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:52XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 7:46TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 7-13
(7:46) 22-M.Forte right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 7:42XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:55TD KOK. OrtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 7-20
(:55) 18-K.Orton scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:49XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:53TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 42
- Score
- 13-21
(3:53) 23-P.Thomas right tackle for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:44XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:11FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 12
- Score
- 17-21
(9:11) 5-G.Hartley 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:10TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 11
- Score
- 23-21
(3:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:05XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 24-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:02FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 10
- Score
- 24-24
(:02) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
OT 12:19FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 24-27
(12:19) 9-R.Gould 35 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).
- 1M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +12.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 2P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 3D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 4Blake Miller · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.95 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7J. Shockey · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 8D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 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
M. Colston — NO · Receiving
M. Colston posted the highest total EPA (+12.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.
M. Colston's top snap (+2.85 EPA): (4:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston to CHI 14 for 22 yards (21-C.Graham).
Biggest single play (+6.19 EPA): G. Hartley — 5-G.Hartley kicks 53 yards from NO 30 to CHI 17. 38-D.Manning for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -4.3% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.95 total EPA
- K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -5.4% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.9% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.067 | -0.097 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.146 | -0.408 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.020 | +0.004 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 59.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints -0.00, Chicago Bears -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.00 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.02 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -1.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -0.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Dontae Manning
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
- Chicago Bears — K. Orton
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- 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 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 30 (Q1 15:00) — 5-G.Hartley kicks 53 yards from NO 30 to CHI 17. 38-D.Manning for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 14:48) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 9:58) — (9:58) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 9:52) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 7:46) — (7:46) 22-M.Forte right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 7:42) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q2 0:55) — (:55) 18-K.Orton scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 0:49) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 42 (Q3 3:53) — (3:53) 23-P.Thomas right tackle for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 3:44) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) 5-G.Hartley 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 11 (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 3:05) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 10 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Overtime: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (OT 12:19) — (12:19) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (OT 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass incomplete deep right to 23-D.Hester. PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at CHI 47 - No Play.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston to CHI 14 for 22 yards (21-C.Graham).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 18-K.Orton pass short middle intended for 88-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 55-S.Fujita at CHI 48. 55-S.Fujita to CHI 31 for 17 yards (22-M.Forte).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 15:00) — 5-G.Hartley kicks 53 yards from NO 30 to CHI 17. 38-D.Manning for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass incomplete deep middle to 23-D.Hester. PENALTY on NO-42-J.David, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at NO 44 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 15:00) — 5-G.Hartley kicks 53 yards from NO 30 to CHI 17. 38-D.Manning for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 8:37) — (8:37) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 86-B.Ortega INTERCEPTED by 93-A.Ogunleye at CHI 16. 93-A.Ogunleye to CHI 16 for no gain (9-D.Brees).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 10:38) — (10:38) 18-K.Orton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 1, RECOVERED by NO-51-J.Vilma at CHI 1.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:53) — (3:53) 23-P.Thomas right tackle for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · NO 30 · Score 0-6
5-G.Hartley kicks 53 yards from NO 30 to CHI 17. 38-D.Manning for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 14:48 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 9:58 · CHI 2 · Score 6-7
(9:58) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 9:52 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 7:46 · NO 1 · Score 7-13
(7:46) 22-M.Forte right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 7:42 · NO 2 · Score 7-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:55 · NO 6 · Score 7-20
(:55) 18-K.Orton scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:49 · NO 2 · Score 7-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 3:53 · CHI 42 · Score 13-21
(3:53) 23-P.Thomas right tackle for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 3:44 · CHI 2 · Score 14-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 9:11 · CHI 12 · Score 17-21
(9:11) 5-G.Hartley 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:10 · CHI 11 · Score 23-21
(3:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 3:05 · CHI 2 · Score 24-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · NO 10 · Score 24-24
(:02) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — OT 12:19 · NO 18 · Score 24-27
(12:19) 9-R.Gould 35 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.
- M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears on 2008-12-11?
The Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 27-24 in Week 15, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Chicago Bears 14; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, Chicago Bears 3; Q5: New Orleans Saints 0, Chicago Bears 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 24, Chicago Bears 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Manning (Q1 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q2 9:58) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q2 7:46) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Orton (Q2 0:55) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (Q3 3:53) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 3:10) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q4 9:11, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (OT 12:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 54.5% completion, -4.3% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.95 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 54.5% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.84 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.10 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.85 EPA): (4:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston to CHI 14 for 22 yards (21-C.Graham)..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W
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