Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 34–7 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 17–0 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Orton
- Top passer
- K. Orton
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:18) 6-D.Orlovsky pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 26…
- Game date
- 2008-10-05
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 34–7 on 2008-10-05. K. Orton posted a game-high +19.26 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(6:52) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(5:36) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 22-M.Forte for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:27.)
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:00) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(11:20) 22-M.Forte up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(10:18) 6-D.Orlovsky pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 26. 33-C.Tillman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(7:15) 34-Kevin Smith left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(12:02) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:52FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 19
- Score
- 3-0
(6:52) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:36TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 9
- Score
- 9-0
(5:36) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 22-M.Forte for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:27.)
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:27XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:00TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 12
- Score
- 16-0
(2:00) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:56XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:20TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 23-0
(11:20) 22-M.Forte up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:17XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 24-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:18TD Cedric TillmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 86
- Score
- 30-0
(10:18) 6-D.Orlovsky pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 26. 33-C.Tillman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:10XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 31-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 12
- Score
- 31-6
(7:15) 34-Kevin Smith left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 31-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 12:02FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 27
- Score
- 34-7
(12:02) 9-R.Gould 45 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).
- 1K. Orton · Chicago Bears · Passing · +19.26 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2
Ryan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play - 3
Ryan Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +8.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play - 4G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
- 5D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 6M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 7M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 8
Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 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
K. Orton — CHI · Passing
K. Orton posted the highest total EPA (+19.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
K. Orton's top snap (+3.87 EPA): (11:34) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass incomplete deep left to 86-M.Booker. PENALTY on DET-21-T.Fisher, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at DET 31. Chicago challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play wa
Biggest single play (-6.76 EPA): D. Orlovsky — (10:18) 6-D.Orlovsky pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 26. 33-C.Tillman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +9.9% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +19.26 total EPA
- D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions) · 25 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · -5.9% CPOE · -0.55 EPA/play · -13.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.084 | -0.342 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 35.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.507 | -0.655 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.294 | -0.076 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.342 | -0.084 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.5% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.34), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.34 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, +7.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -25.98 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte (K. Orton pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Hester (K. Orton pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
- Chicago Bears — Cedric Tillman
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Field goals
- 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 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 19 (Q1 6:52) — (6:52) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q2 5:36); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 5:27) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 1:56) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 11:20) — (11:20) 22-M.Forte up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 11:17) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 86 (Q3 10:18) — (10:18) 6-D.Orlovsky pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 26. 33-C.Tillman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 10:10) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 12 (Q3 7:15) — (7:15) 34-Kevin Smith left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 7:08) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 27 (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 12:18) — (12:18) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 25 for -10 yards (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-97-M.Anderson at DET 24. 97-M.Anderson to DET 24 for no gain (8-J.Kitna).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) 18-K.Orton pass deep left to 82-G.Olsen pushed ob at DET 41 for 52 yards (26-D.Smith).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 11:01) — (11:01) 22-M.Forte up the middle to DET 15 for no gain (99-D.White).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 22-M.Forte for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:27.)
- Chicago Bears (Q1 0:23) — (:23) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester to DET 47 for 8 yards (28-L.Bodden; 50-E.Sims).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 10:18) — (10:18) 6-D.Orlovsky pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 26. 33-C.Tillman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 12:18) — (12:18) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 25 for -10 yards (96-A.Brown). FUMBLES (96-A.Brown), RECOVERED by CHI-97-M.Anderson at DET 24. 97-M.Anderson to DET 24 for no gain (8-J.Kitna).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 8:45) — (8:45) 2-N.Harris punts 48 yards to CHI 21, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 23-D.Hester to CHI 26 for 5 yards (27-D.Bullocks). FUMBLES (27-D.Bullocks), RECOVERED by DET-38-R.Robinson at CHI 22. 38-R.Robinson to
- Chicago Bears (Q2 11:01) — (11:01) 22-M.Forte up the middle to DET 15 for no gain (99-D.White).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 6:52 · DET 19 · Score 3-0
(6:52) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 5:36 · DET 9 · Score 9-0
(5:36) 18-K.Orton pass short middle to 22-M.Forte for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:27.) - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 5:27 · DET 2 · Score 10-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · DET 12 · Score 16-0
(2:00) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 23-D.Hester for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · DET 2 · Score 17-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 11:20 · DET 1 · Score 23-0
(11:20) 22-M.Forte up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 11:17 · DET 2 · Score 24-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 10:18 · CHI 86 · Score 30-0
(10:18) 6-D.Orlovsky pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DET 26. 33-C.Tillman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 10:10 · DET 2 · Score 31-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 7:15 · CHI 12 · Score 31-6
(7:15) 34-Kevin Smith left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 7:08 · CHI 2 · Score 31-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 12:02 · DET 27 · Score 34-7
(12:02) 9-R.Gould 45 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.
- K. Orton (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- K. Orton (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- D. Orlovsky (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions on 2008-10-05?
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 34-7 in Week 5, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 14, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 14, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Chicago Bears 34, Detroit Lions 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (K. Orton pass) (Q2 5:36) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (K. Orton pass) (Q2 2:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q3 11:20) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Tillman (Q3 10:18) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:15) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 6:52, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 12:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 63.2% completion, +9.9% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +19.26 total passing EPA. D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions), 52.0% completion, -5.9% CPOE, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -13.67 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
K. Orton (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.87 EPA): (11:34) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass incomplete deep left to 86-M.Booker. PENALTY on DET-21-T.Fisher, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at DET 31. Chicago challenged the.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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