Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 20–17 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 14–3 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:10) 18-K.Orton pass short middle intended for 29-A.Peterson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson…
- Game date
- 2008-12-22
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 20–17 on 2008-12-22, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 14–3 halftime lead. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +8.12 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(6:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
(4:10) 9-R.Gould 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(1:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 25-R.Grant for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-33-C.Tillman was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
(11:03) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 82-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(13:02) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
(3:16) 22-M.Forte left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-97-J.Jolly was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(11:33) 9-R.Gould 38 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.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 6:26TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 7
- Score
- 6-0
(6:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 6:21XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:10FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 13
- Score
- 7-3
(4:10) 9-R.Gould 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 1:13TD Richie GrantPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 17
- Score
- 13-3
(1:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 25-R.Grant for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-33-C.Tillman was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 1:04XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:03TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 14-9
(11:03) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 82-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:59XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 14-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 13:02FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 10
- Score
- 17-10
(13:02) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 3:16TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 17-16
(3:16) 22-M.Forte left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-97-J.Jolly was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 3:11XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 17-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
OT 11:33FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 20
- Score
- 17-20
(11:33) 9-R.Gould 38 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
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +8.12 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 2G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 3Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 4D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 5
Justin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play - 6J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.25 EPA/play
- 7M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 8M. Flynn · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.78 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
Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+8.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (-4.44 EPA): (2:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Brown (38-D.Manning) at GB 46. 96-A.Brown to GB 48 for -2 yards (80-D.Driver).
Biggest single play (-6.32 EPA): K. Orton — (2:10) 18-K.Orton pass short middle intended for 29-A.Peterson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 48. 21-C.Woodson to CHI 30 for 22 yards (18-K.Orton).
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.12 total EPA
- K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -9.7% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -7.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.014 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.203 | -0.265 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.171 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.014 | -0.004 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.00, Chicago Bears +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, +1.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +0.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Richie Grant (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Chicago Bears — G. Olsen (K. Orton pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 6:21) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 13 (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) 9-R.Gould 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 17 (Q2 1:13); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 1:04) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q3 11:03) — (11:03) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 82-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 10:59) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q4 13:02) — (13:02) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) 22-M.Forte left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-97-J.Jolly was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 3:11) — 9-R.Gould extra point 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 GB 20 (OT 11:33) — (11:33) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:25) — (:25) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-A.Brown), Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn, ball out of bounds at CHI 23.
- Chicago Bears (OT 14:56) — (14:56) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 82-G.Olsen pushed ob at 50 for 17 yards (37-A.Rouse). PENALTY on GB-37-A.Rouse, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at 50. horse collar tackle
- Chicago Bears (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 18-K.Orton pass short middle intended for 29-A.Peterson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 48. 21-C.Woodson to CHI 30 for 22 yards (18-K.Orton).
- Chicago Bears (OT 13:23) — (13:23) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 22-M.Forte pushed ob at GB 20 for 14 yards (50-A.Hawk).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones to CHI 24 for 9 yards (21-C.Graham). GB-89-J.Jones was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 18-K.Orton pass short middle intended for 29-A.Peterson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 48. 21-C.Woodson to CHI 30 for 22 yards (18-K.Orton).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 13:13) — (13:13) 4-B.Maynard punts 42 yards to GB 27, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 24-J.Bush MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CHI-43-J.Davis at GB 27. 43-J.Davis to GB 27 for no gain (27-W.Blackmon).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Brown (38-D.Manning) at GB 46. 96-A.Brown to GB 48 for -2 yards (80-D.Driver).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 3:36) — (3:36) 2-M.Crosby 46 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 6:26 · CHI 7 · Score 6-0
(6:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 6:21 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 4:10 · GB 13 · Score 7-3
(4:10) 9-R.Gould 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 1:13 · CHI 17 · Score 13-3
(1:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 25-R.Grant for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-33-C.Tillman was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:04 · CHI 2 · Score 14-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 11:03 · GB 3 · Score 14-9
(11:03) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 82-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 10:59 · GB 2 · Score 14-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 13:02 · CHI 10 · Score 17-10
(13:02) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 3:16 · GB 3 · Score 17-16
(3:16) 22-M.Forte left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-97-J.Jolly was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 3:11 · GB 2 · Score 17-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — OT 11:33 · GB 20 · Score 17-20
(11:33) 9-R.Gould 38 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.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears on 2008-12-22?
The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 in Week 16, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
Q2: Green Bay Packers 14, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q5: Green Bay Packers 0, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Green Bay Packers 17, Chicago Bears 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 6:26) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 1:13) Chicago Bears touchdown — G. Olsen (K. Orton pass) (Q3 11:03) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q4 3:16) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 4:10, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 13:02, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (OT 11:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 60.0% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.12 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 46.7% completion, -9.7% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -7.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-4.44 EPA): (2:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Brown (38-D.Manning) at GB 46. 96-A.Brown to GB 48 for -2 yards (80-D.Driver)..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears 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
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
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