Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 24–20 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 14–17 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Bennett
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:17) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 12 for -13 yards (75-T.McBride). FUMBLES (75-T.McBride) […
- Game date
- 2010-12-05
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 24–20 on 2010-12-05, overcoming Detroit Lions's 17–14 halftime lead. E. Bennett posted a game-high +10.02 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 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(6:40) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(:07) 29-C.Taylor left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(9:37) 3-D.Rayner 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(4:47) 22-M.Forte left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:43) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(12:42) 3-D.Rayner 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(2:46) 9-R.Gould 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(8:46) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:40TD DSD. StantonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 0-6
(6:40) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:36XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 0:07TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 6-7
(:07) 29-C.Taylor left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 0:03XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 9:37FG DRDaveren RaynerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 32
- Score
- 7-10
(9:37) 3-D.Rayner 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:47TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 14
- Score
- 13-10
(4:47) 22-M.Forte left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:40XP 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.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:43TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 46
- Score
- 14-16
(:43) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:34XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-17
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 12:42FG DRDaveren RaynerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 7
- Score
- 14-20
(12:42) 3-D.Rayner 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 2:46FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 36
- Score
- 17-20
(2:46) 9-R.Gould 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 8:46TD BMB. ManumaleunaPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 23-20
(8:46) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 8:39XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 24-20
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).
- 1E. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +10.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 2J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +6.86 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 4B. Manumaleuna · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 5D. Stanton · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 6J. Best · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 7Calvin Taylor Jr. · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.09 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
E. Bennett — CHI · Receiving
E. Bennett posted the highest total EPA (+10.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.
E. Bennett's top snap (+2.21 EPA): (5:36) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett to DET 14 for 33 yards (27-A.Smith; 42-A.Spievey).
Biggest single play (-5.48 EPA): J. Cutler — (14:17) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 12 for -13 yards (75-T.McBride). FUMBLES (75-T.McBride) [75-T.McBride], RECOVERED by DET-75-T.McBride at CHI 9. 75-T.McBride to CHI 9 for no gain (6-J.Cutler).
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) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +10.3% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.86 total EPA
- D. Stanton (Detroit Lions) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -3.9% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.079 | -0.010 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.3% | 43.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.202 | -0.039 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.015 | -0.013 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.010 | -0.079 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.9% | 48.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +6.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 9 drives, -0.75 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — D. Stanton
- Chicago Bears — Calvin Taylor Jr.
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (D. Stanton pass)
- Chicago Bears — B. Manumaleuna (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Daveren Rayner
- Detroit Lions — Daveren Rayner
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q1 6:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 6:36) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 0:07) — (:07) 29-C.Taylor left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 0:03) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 32 (Q2 9:37) — (9:37) 3-D.Rayner 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q2 4:47) — (4:47) 22-M.Forte left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 4:40) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 46 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:34) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 7 (Q3 12:42) — (12:42) 3-D.Rayner 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 36 (Q3 2:46) — (2:46) 9-R.Gould 54 yard field goal 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 7 (Q4 8:46) — (8:46) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 8:39) — 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 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 12 for -13 yards (75-T.McBride). FUMBLES (75-T.McBride) [75-T.McBride], RECOVERED by DET-75-T.McBride at CHI 9. 75-T.McBride to CHI 9 for no gain (6-J.Cutler).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) 5-D.Stanton pass incomplete short left to 13-N.Burleson (30-D.Moore).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 6:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton sacked at CHI 43 for -9 yards (30-D.Moore).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett to DET 22 for 12 yards (26-L.Delmas).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 12 for -13 yards (75-T.McBride). FUMBLES (75-T.McBride) [75-T.McBride], RECOVERED by DET-75-T.McBride at CHI 9. 75-T.McBride to CHI 9 for no gain (6-J.Cutler).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) 5-D.Stanton pass incomplete short left to 13-N.Burleson (30-D.Moore).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 4:47) — (4:47) 22-M.Forte left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 6:40 · CHI 3 · Score 0-6
(6:40) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 6:36 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 0:07 · DET 1 · Score 6-7
(:07) 29-C.Taylor left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 0:03 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 9:37 · CHI 32 · Score 7-10
(9:37) 3-D.Rayner 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 4:47 · DET 14 · Score 13-10
(4:47) 22-M.Forte left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 4:40 · DET 2 · Score 14-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:43 · CHI 46 · Score 14-16
(:43) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:34 · CHI 2 · Score 14-17
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 12:42 · CHI 7 · Score 14-20
(12:42) 3-D.Rayner 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 2:46 · DET 36 · Score 17-20
(2:46) 9-R.Gould 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 8:46 · DET 7 · Score 23-20
(8:46) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 8:39 · DET 2 · Score 24-20
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.
- E. Bennett (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 Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions on 2010-12-05?
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 24-20 in Week 13, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Chicago Bears 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Chicago Bears 24, Detroit Lions 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Stanton (Q1 6:40) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Taylor (Q1 0:07) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q2 4:47) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (D. Stanton pass) (Q2 0:43) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Manumaleuna (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 8:46) Detroit Lions field goal — D. Rayner (Q2 9:37, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — D. Rayner (Q3 12:42, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 2:46, 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?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 61.8% completion, +10.3% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.86 total passing EPA. D. Stanton (Detroit Lions), 53.3% completion, -3.9% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.16 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
E. Bennett (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.21 EPA): (5:36) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett to DET 14 for 33 yards (27-A.Smith; 42-A.Spievey)..
Was Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Chicago Bears won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L
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