Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 19–14 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 14–13 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Forte
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Re…
- Game date
- 2010-09-12
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 19–14 on 2010-09-12, overcoming Detroit Lions's 14–13 halftime lead. M. Forte posted a game-high +7.23 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(9:06) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:19) (Shotgun) 44-J.Best left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(1:33) (No Huddle) 44-J.Best left tackle to CHI 1 for 3 yards (54-B.Urlacher, 46-C.Harris). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle) 44-J.Best left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(1:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play.
(:04) 9-R.Gould 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(1:40) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 22-M.Forte for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-22-M.Forte was injured during the play.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 9:06FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-3
(9:06) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:19TD JBJ. BestPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 7
- Score
- 6-3
(2:19) (Shotgun) 44-J.Best left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-3
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:33TD JBJ. BestPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 13-3
(1:33) (No Huddle) 44-J.Best left tackle to CHI 1 for 3 yards (54-B.Urlacher, 46-C.Harris). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle) 44-J.Best left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-3
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:18TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 89
- Score
- 14-9
(1:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:03XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:04FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 13
- Score
- 14-13
(:04) 9-R.Gould 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:40TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 28
- Score
- 14-19
(1:40) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 22-M.Forte for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-22-M.Forte was injured during the play.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 2T. Scheffler · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 3B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4
Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +2.01 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 5
Mike Morris · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 6D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 7
Buddy Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 8
Calvin Taylor Jr. · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 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. Forte — CHI · Receiving
M. Forte posted the highest total EPA (+7.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.03 EPA per play.
M. Forte's top snap (+6.93 EPA): (1:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
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) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · +6.4% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.43 total EPA
- S. Hill (Detroit Lions) · 19 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -4.2% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -7.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.235 | -0.146 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.2% | 42.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.162 | -0.049 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.532 | -0.372 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.146 | +0.235 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.6% | 65.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.15 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 15 drives, -13.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -17.19 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — J. Best
- Detroit Lions — J. Best
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 2 (Q1 9:06) — (9:06) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q1 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 44-J.Best left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 2:15) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q2 1:33); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 1:30) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 89 (Q2 1:18); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 1:03) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 13 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 9-R.Gould 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 28 (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 22-M.Forte for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-22-M.Forte was injured during the play..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) 14-Sh.Hill to DET 1 for -8 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (55-L.Briggs), RECOVERED by CHI-55-L.Briggs at DET 1. 55-L.Briggs to DET 1 for no gain (14-Sh.Hill).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 34 for -5 yards (75-T.McBride). FUMBLES (75-T.McBride) [75-T.McBride], RECOVERED by DET-91-S.Hill at CHI 39. 91-S.Hill to CHI 39 for no gain (74-C.Williams).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass incomplete deep left to 81-C.Johnson (38-D.Manning).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 14-Shaun.Hill pass deep left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at CHI 2. 33-C.Tillman to CHI 9 for 7 yards (84-B.Pettigrew).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) 4-B.Maynard punts 24 yards to DET 14, Center-65-P.Mannelly, out of bounds.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) 14-Sh.Hill to DET 1 for -8 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (55-L.Briggs), RECOVERED by CHI-55-L.Briggs at DET 1. 55-L.Briggs to DET 1 for no gain (14-Sh.Hill).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 34 for -5 yards (75-T.McBride). FUMBLES (75-T.McBride) [75-T.McBride], RECOVERED by DET-91-S.Hill at CHI 39. 91-S.Hill to CHI 39 for no gain (74-C.Williams).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 6:14) — (6:14) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte to DET 27 for 16 yards (39-C.Brown). FUMBLES (39-C.Brown), RECOVERED by DET-92-C.Avril at DET 30. 92-C.Avril to DET 40 for 10 yards (57-O.Kreutz).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 9:06 · DET 2 · Score 0-3
(9:06) 9-R.Gould 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 2:19 · CHI 7 · Score 6-3
(2:19) (Shotgun) 44-J.Best left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 2:15 · CHI 2 · Score 7-3
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:33 · CHI 4 · Score 13-3
(1:33) (No Huddle) 44-J.Best left tackle to CHI 1 for 3 yards (54-B.Urlacher, 46-C.Harris). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle) 44 - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:30 · CHI 2 · Score 14-3
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 1:18 · DET 89 · Score 14-9
(1:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 1:03 · DET 2 · Score 14-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DET 13 · Score 14-13
(:04) 9-R.Gould 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 1:40 · DET 28 · Score 14-19
(1:40) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 22-M.Forte for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-22-M.Forte was injured during the play.
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. Forte (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears on 2010-09-12?
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 19-14 in Week 1, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Chicago Bears 10; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Chicago Bears 6; Final: Detroit Lions 14, Chicago Bears 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Best (Q1 2:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Best (Q2 1:33) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 1:18) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 1:40) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 9:06, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:04, 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?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 46.0% completion, +6.4% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.43 total passing EPA. S. Hill (Detroit Lions), 47.4% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -7.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears?
M. Forte (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+6.93 EPA): (1:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld..
Was Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Chicago Bears won 19-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Now 0-1 L
Chicago Bears
Now 1-0 W
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