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NFL · Week 8 · November 1, 2009 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Chicago Bears: 2009 Week 8 Recap

Bears defeat Browns 30–6 in Week 8

D.Hester led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 6–30 Week 8 finish.

Cleveland Browns 6 1–7
Final 6–30
Chicago Bears 30 4–3 Winner
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
6–30
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 0–16 Chicago Bears
Top passer
J. Cutler
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Hester
Game date
November 1, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • J.Cribbs 1 REC · 23 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Jourdan Lewis
    Jourdan Lewis 16 CAR · 69 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Stuckey 1 REC · 11 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • D.Hester 7 REC · 81 YDS +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Wolfe 5 CAR · 53 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Forte 2 REC · 31 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 30–6 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 0–16 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Hester
Top passer
J. Cutler
Biggest EPA play
(3:25) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman…
Game date
2009-11-01

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Cleveland Browns 30–6 on 2009-11-01. D. Hester posted a game-high +6.01 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns006006
Chicago Bears61077030

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CLECleveland Browns
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 2:25FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 19
    Score
    0-3

    (2:25) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 1:18FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 11
    Score
    0-6

    (1:18) 9-R.Gould 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 8:48FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 14
    Score
    0-9

    (8:48) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 2:00TD
    MFM. Forte

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    0-15

    (2:00) 78-K.Shaffer reported in as eligible. 22-M.Forte right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 1:56XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-16

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 10:35TD
    Darius Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 1
    Score
    6-16

    (10:35) 3-D.Anderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 1:49TD
    MFM. Forte

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 10
    Score
    6-22

    (1:49) 22-M.Forte left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 1:42XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    6-23

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 3:25TD
    Cedric Tillman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 99
    Score
    6-29

    (3:25) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman [97-M.Anderson] at CLE 21. 33-C.Tillman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 3:14XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    6-30

    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).

  1. 1D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  2. 2G. Wolfe · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
  5. 5Jourdan LewisJourdan Lewis · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Stuckey · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  7. 7G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Furrey · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.51 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

D. Hester — CHI · Receiving

D. Hester posted the highest total EPA (+6.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-5.33 EPA): Darius Anderson — (3:25) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman [97-M.Anderson] at CLE 21. 33-C.Tillman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -5.1% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.39 total EPA
  • Darius AndersonDarius Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 18 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -21.1% CPOE · -1.43 EPA/play · -25.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.489-0.091
Offensive success rate34.8%39.8%
Pass EPA/play-1.276-0.063
Rush EPA/play-0.153-0.009
Defensive EPA/play+0.091+0.489
Defensive success rate60.2%65.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.49), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.49 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -8.00 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -32.26 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 (Q2 2:00)
  • Darius AndersonCleveland Browns — Darius Anderson (Q3 10:35)
  • Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q3 1:49)
  • Cedric TillmanChicago Bears — Cedric Tillman (Q4 3:25)

Field goals

  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q1 2:25)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q1 1:18)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q2 8:48)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q1 2:25) — (2:25) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CLE 11 (Q1 1:18) — (1:18) 9-R.Gould 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q2 8:48) — (8:48) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 78-K.Shaffer reported in as eligible. 22-M.Forte right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CLE 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 7–6. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) 3-D.Anderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) 22-M.Forte left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 1:42) — 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 CHI 99 (Q4 3:25); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 3:14) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning at CLE 48. 38-D.Manning to CLE 13 for 35 yards (73-J.Thomas). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -5.25]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to CLE 35 for 28 yards (20-M.Adams). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.76]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:51) — (13:51) 3-D.Anderson FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 47, RECOVERED by CHI-93-A.Ogunleye at CLE 46. 93-A.Ogunleye to CLE 46 for no gain (73-J.Thomas). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.91]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 4:47) — (4:47) 6-J.Cutler scrambles right guard to CLE 15 for 19 yards (87-M.Furrey). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.35]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:47) — (13:47) 3-D.Anderson pass incomplete short right to 80-B.Robiskie. [WPA -4.9% · EPA -1.54]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman [97-M.Anderson] at CLE 21. 33-C.Tillman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -5.33]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning at CLE 48. 38-D.Manning to CLE 13 for 35 yards (73-J.Thomas). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -5.25]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:51) — (13:51) 3-D.Anderson FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 47, RECOVERED by CHI-93-A.Ogunleye at CLE 46. 93-A.Ogunleye to CLE 46 for no gain (73-J.Thomas). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.91]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Pool (56-K.Maiava) at CHI 35. 21-B.Pool to CHI 34 for 1 yard (67-J.Beekman). Chicago challenged the incomplete [WPA -2.4% · EPA -3.95]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 2:25 · CLE 19 · Score 0-3
    (2:25) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  2. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 1:18 · CLE 11 · Score 0-6
    (1:18) 9-R.Gould 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  3. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 8:48 · CLE 14 · Score 0-9
    (8:48) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  4. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CLE 1 · Score 0-15
    (2:00) 78-K.Shaffer reported in as eligible. 22-M.Forte right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · CLE 2 · Score 0-16
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 10:35 · CHI 1 · Score 6-16
    (10:35) 3-D.Anderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 1:49 · CLE 10 · Score 6-22
    (1:49) 22-M.Forte left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 1:42 · CLE 2 · Score 6-23
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  9. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 3:25 · CHI 99 · Score 6-29
    (3:25) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman [97-M.Anderson] at CLE 21. 33-C.Tillman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 3:14 · CLE 2 · Score 6-30
    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.
  • D. Hester (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Cutler (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Darius Anderson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears on 2009-11-01?

The Chicago Bears beat the Cleveland Browns 30-6 in Week 8, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Chicago Bears 6; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Chicago Bears 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 6, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 6, Chicago Bears 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q2 2:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Anderson (Q3 10:35) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q3 1:49) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Tillman (Q4 3:25) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 2:25, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 1:18, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 8:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears?

J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 44.7% completion, -5.1% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.39 total passing EPA. Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 33.3% completion, -21.1% CPOE, -1.43 EPA per dropback, -25.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears?

D. Hester (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W