Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 36–7 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 33–0 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:09) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 13-J.Knox to CHI 39 for 1 yard (32-D.McCourty). FUMB…
- Game date
- 2010-12-12
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Chicago Bears 36–7 on 2010-12-12. T. Brady posted a game-high +15.28 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(5:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(10:22) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(10:09) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 13-J.Knox to CHI 39 for 1 yard (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-59-G.Guyton at CHI 35. 59-G.Guyton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chicago challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 09:56.)
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(4:43) 5-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(3:25) 5-S.Graham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(11:01) 5-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(8:48) 29-C.Taylor left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE-97-R.Brace was injured during the play.
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.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:52TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 7
- Score
- 6-0
(5:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:47XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:22TD DWD. WoodheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 13-0
(10:22) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:16XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-0
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:09TD JKJ. KnoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 62
- Score
- 20-0
(10:09) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 13-J.Knox to CHI 39 for 1 yard (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-59-G.Guyton at CHI 35. 59-G.Guyton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chicago challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 09:56.)
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 9:56XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 21-0
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:43FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 12
- Score
- 24-0
(4:43) 5-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:25FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 7
- Score
- 27-0
(3:25) 5-S.Graham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:05TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 59
- Score
- 33-0
(:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:01FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 11
- Score
- 36-0
(11:01) 5-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 8:48TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 36-6
(8:48) 29-C.Taylor left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE-97-R.Brace was injured during the play.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 8:43XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 36-7
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).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +15.28 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +13.95 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 3W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.88 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5B. Tate · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 6D. Woodhead · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7D. Aromashodu · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 8S. Morris · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.65 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+15.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+6.83 EPA): (:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.73 EPA): J. Cutler — (10:09) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 13-J.Knox to CHI 39 for 1 yard (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-59-G.Guyton at CHI 35. 59-G.Guyton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chicago chall
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +15.28 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 32 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -11.4% CPOE · -0.58 EPA/play · -18.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.142 | -0.351 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.5% | 43.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.340 | -0.580 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.095 | -0.380 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.351 | -0.142 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.9% | 49.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.35), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.35 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, -20.37 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +13.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Woodhead
- New England Patriots — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass)
- Chicago Bears — Calvin Taylor Jr.
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Graham
- New England Patriots — S. Graham
- New England Patriots — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q1 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 5:47) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 26–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 10:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 10:16) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 62 (Q2 10:09); New England Patriots added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 9:56) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) 5-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CHI 7 (Q2 3:25) — (3:25) 5-S.Graham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CHI 59 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CHI 11 (Q3 11:01) — (11:01) 5-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) 29-C.Taylor left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE-97-R.Brace was injured during the play.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 8:43) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-D.Branch to CHI 34 for 16 yards (46-C.Harris).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 13-J.Knox to CHI 39 for 1 yard (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-59-G.Guyton at CHI 35. 59-G.Guyton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chicago chall
- New England Patriots (Q1 9:46) — (9:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker to CHI 48 for 17 yards (38-D.Manning).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox to CHI 33 for 19 yards (32-D.McCourty).
- New England Patriots (Q1 7:10) — (7:10) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker to CHI 10 for 24 yards (35-Z.Bowman, 53-N.Roach).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 13-J.Knox to CHI 39 for 1 yard (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-59-G.Guyton at CHI 35. 59-G.Guyton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chicago chall
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 7 for -10 yards (98-E.Moore). FUMBLES (98-E.Moore), RECOVERED by NE-51-J.Mayo at CHI 7. 51-J.Mayo to CHI 9 for -2 yards (63-R.Garza).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 80-E.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Meriweather [95-T.Banta-Cain] at NE -6. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:52 · CHI 7 · Score 6-0
(5:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:47 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 10:22 · CHI 3 · Score 13-0
(10:22) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 10:16 · CHI 2 · Score 14-0
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 10:09 · NE 62 · Score 20-0
(10:09) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 13-J.Knox to CHI 39 for 1 yard (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-59-G.Guyton at CHI 35. 59-G.Guyton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chicago chall - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 9:56 · CHI 2 · Score 21-0
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 4:43 · CHI 12 · Score 24-0
(4:43) 5-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 3:25 · CHI 7 · Score 27-0
(3:25) 5-S.Graham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:05 · CHI 59 · Score 33-0
(:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 11:01 · CHI 11 · Score 36-0
(11:01) 5-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 8:48 · NE 1 · Score 36-6
(8:48) 29-C.Taylor left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE-97-R.Brace was injured during the play. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 8:43 · NE 2 · Score 36-7
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.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears on 2010-12-12?
The New England Patriots beat the Chicago Bears 36-7 in Week 14, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: New England Patriots 26, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Chicago Bears 7; Final: New England Patriots 36, Chicago Bears 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears?
New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 5:52) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Woodhead (Q2 10:22) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 10:09) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:05) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Taylor (Q3 8:48) New England Patriots field goal — S. Graham (Q2 4:43, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Graham (Q2 3:25, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Graham (Q3 11:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 60.0% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +15.28 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 37.5% completion, -11.4% CPOE, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -18.57 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+6.83 EPA): (:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L
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