Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 27–23 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 23–13 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cornelius Johnson
- Top passer
- D. Orlovsky
- Biggest EPA play
- 4-J.Hanson kicks 67 yards from DET 30 to CHI 3. 23-D.Hester to CHI 18 for 15 yards (59-A.L…
- Game date
- 2008-11-02
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 27–23 on 2008-11-02, overcoming Detroit Lions's 23–13 halftime lead. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +7.57 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 Chicago Bears | 10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(11:19) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(4:40) 18-K.Orton left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(13:25) 34-Kevin Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(13:14) 6-D.Orlovsky pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(6:55) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 84-S.McDonald for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(4:46) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(1:10) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(7:05) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 81-R.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(5:44) 8-R.Grossman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point 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 11:19FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 18
- Score
- 0-3
(11:19) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 4:40TD KOK. OrtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 0-9
(4:40) 18-K.Orton left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 4:32XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:25TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 6-10
(13:25) 34-Kevin Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:14TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 17
- Score
- 12-10
(13:14) 6-D.Orlovsky pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 13-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:55TD SMS. McDonaldPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 14
- Score
- 19-10
(6:55) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 84-S.McDonald for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 20-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:46FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 23
- Score
- 20-13
(4:46) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:10FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CHI 34
- Score
- 23-13
(1:10) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 7:05TD Ryan DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 23-19
(7:05) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 81-R.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 7:00XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 23-20
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 5:44TD RGR. GrossmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 23-26
(5:44) 8-R.Grossman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 5:36XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 23-27
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 2S. McDonald · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3Ryan Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 4D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 5K. Orton · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
- 6M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 7M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.79 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8K. Orton · Chicago Bears · Passing · +1.63 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.10 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
Cornelius Johnson — DET · Receiving
Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.
Cornelius Johnson's top snap (-4.58 EPA): (13:00) 6-D.Orlovsky pass deep middle intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Steltz at CHI -1. 20-C.Steltz pushed ob at CHI 43 for 44 yards (66-S.Peterman). PENALTY on CHI-93-A.Ogunleye, Unnecessary Roughness, 15
Biggest single play (-5.24 EPA): Jake Hanson — 4-J.Hanson kicks 67 yards from DET 30 to CHI 3. 23-D.Hester to CHI 18 for 15 yards (59-A.Lewis). FUMBLES (59-A.Lewis), RECOVERED by DET-59-A.Lewis at CHI 17. 59-A.Lewis to CHI 17 for no gain (20-C.Ste
Quarterback report card
D. Orlovsky led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +8.2% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.58 total EPA
- R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 19 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -6.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 47.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.075 | -0.138 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.111 | +0.215 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.0% | 54.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions -0.07, Chicago Bears -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.07 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.05 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -4.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 15 drives, -6.36 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — K. Orton
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (D. Orlovsky pass)
- Detroit Lions — S. McDonald (D. Orlovsky pass)
- Chicago Bears — Ryan Davis (R. Grossman pass)
- Chicago Bears — R. Grossman
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q1 11:19) — (11:19) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) 18-K.Orton left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 4:32) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 23–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) 34-Kevin Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 17 (Q2 13:14) — (13:14) 6-D.Orlovsky pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 13:08) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 14 (Q2 6:55) — (6:55) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 84-S.McDonald for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 6:48) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q2 4:46) — (4:46) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 34 (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q3 7:05) — (7:05) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 81-R.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 7:00) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 5:44) — (5:44) 8-R.Grossman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 5:36) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson (44-K.Payne).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 86-M.Gaines to CHI 44 for 6 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (55-L.Briggs), RECOVERED by CHI-55-L.Briggs at CHI 44. 55-L.Briggs to CHI 44 for no
- Detroit Lions (Q4 13:00) — (13:00) 6-D.Orlovsky pass deep middle intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Steltz at CHI -1. 20-C.Steltz pushed ob at CHI 43 for 44 yards (66-S.Peterman). PENALTY on CHI-93-A.Ogunleye, Unnece
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:56) — (6:56) 22-M.Forte left guard to DET 1 for 19 yards (24-K.Pearson).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 13:21) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 67 yards from DET 30 to CHI 3. 23-D.Hester to CHI 18 for 15 yards (59-A.Lewis). FUMBLES (59-A.Lewis), RECOVERED by DET-59-A.Lewis at CHI 17. 59-A.Lewis to CHI 17 for no gain (20-C.Ste
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 13:21) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 67 yards from DET 30 to CHI 3. 23-D.Hester to CHI 18 for 15 yards (59-A.Lewis). FUMBLES (59-A.Lewis), RECOVERED by DET-59-A.Lewis at CHI 17. 59-A.Lewis to CHI 17 for no gain (20-C.Ste
- Detroit Lions (Q4 13:00) — (13:00) 6-D.Orlovsky pass deep middle intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Steltz at CHI -1. 20-C.Steltz pushed ob at CHI 43 for 44 yards (66-S.Peterman). PENALTY on CHI-93-A.Ogunleye, Unnece
- Chicago Bears (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short right intended for 82-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 99-D.White (95-J.DeVries) at CHI 32. 99-D.White to CHI 36 for -4 yards (8-R.Grossman). Chicago challenged the pas
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 86-M.Gaines to CHI 44 for 6 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (55-L.Briggs), RECOVERED by CHI-55-L.Briggs at CHI 44. 55-L.Briggs to CHI 44 for no
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 11:19 · DET 18 · Score 0-3
(11:19) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 4:40 · DET 5 · Score 0-9
(4:40) 18-K.Orton left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 4:32 · DET 2 · Score 0-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 13:25 · CHI 1 · Score 6-10
(13:25) 34-Kevin Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 13:14 · CHI 17 · Score 12-10
(13:14) 6-D.Orlovsky pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 13:08 · CHI 2 · Score 13-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 6:55 · CHI 14 · Score 19-10
(6:55) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 84-S.McDonald for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 6:48 · CHI 2 · Score 20-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 4:46 · DET 23 · Score 20-13
(4:46) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 1:10 · CHI 34 · Score 23-13
(1:10) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 7:05 · DET 6 · Score 23-19
(7:05) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 81-R.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 7:00 · DET 2 · Score 23-20
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 5:44 · DET 1 · Score 23-26
(5:44) 8-R.Grossman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 5:36 · DET 2 · Score 23-27
9-R.Gould extra point 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.
- Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Orlovsky (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears on 2008-11-02?
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 27-23 in Week 9, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 10; Q2: Detroit Lions 23, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Detroit Lions 23, Chicago Bears 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Orton (Q1 4:40) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:25) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (D. Orlovsky pass) (Q2 13:14) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. McDonald (D. Orlovsky pass) (Q2 6:55) Chicago Bears touchdown — R. Davis (R. Grossman pass) (Q3 7:05) Chicago Bears touchdown — R. Grossman (Q4 5:44) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 11:19, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 4:46, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 1:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions), 58.3% completion, +8.2% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.58 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 47.4% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -6.46 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-4.58 EPA): (13:00) 6-D.Orlovsky pass deep middle intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Steltz at CHI -1. 20-C.Steltz pushed ob at CHI 43 for 44 yards (66-S.Peterman). PENALTY on CHI-9.
Was Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Chicago Bears won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-7 Now 0-8 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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