Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 38–34 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 24–17 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Sanchez
- Top passer
- M. Sanchez
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 80-E.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Lowery at…
- Game date
- 2010-12-26
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the New York Jets 38–34 on 2010-12-26, overcoming New York Jets's 24–17 halftime lead. M. Sanchez posted a game-high +9.84 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 34 | |
| 10 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +9.84 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2
J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play - 3

Bryan Edwards · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 4
J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +4.98 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 5
D. Keller · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 6
D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 7
M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.71 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 8
S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 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. Sanchez — NYJ · Passing
M. Sanchez posted the highest total EPA (+9.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
M. Sanchez's top snap (+2.84 EPA): (8:43) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.38 EPA): J. Cutler — (14:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 80-E.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Lowery at CHI 20. 26-D.Lowery for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.84 total EPA
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.092 | +0.129 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.8% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.240 | +0.166 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.091 | +0.125 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.129 | -0.092 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 42.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets +0.09, Chicago Bears +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.13 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, +9.94 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, +8.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Chicago Bears — M. Forte
New York Jets — S. Greene
New York Jets — D. Lowery 
New York Jets — Laken Tomlinson
Chicago Bears — K. Shaffer
Chicago Bears — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass)
Chicago Bears — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass)
New York Jets — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass)
Chicago Bears — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
Chicago Bears — R. Gould 
New York Jets — Nick Folk 
New York Jets — Nick Folk
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 NYJ 19 (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. Ball tipped by #58 B.Thomas.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYJ 22 (Q1 5:01) — (5:01) 22-M.Forte right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 4:54) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 24–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 23-S.Greene right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 14:56) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 85 (Q2 14:00) — (14:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 80-E.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Lowery at CHI 20. 26-D.Lowery for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 13:52) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 5:49) — (5:49) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 5:44) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 2:51) — (2:51) 78-K.Shaffer reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 2:44) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CHI 8 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) 2-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 21–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYJ 40 (Q3 13:28) — (13:28) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 13:20) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYJ 25 (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 23-D.Hester for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 10:29) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CHI 23 (Q3 8:43) — (8:43) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 8:36) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYJ 26 (Q3 6:14) — (6:14) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 13-J.Knox for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 6:06) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CHI 16 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 46-C.Harris at CHI 41. 46-C.Harris ran ob at CHI 41 for no gain.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 14:00) — (14:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 80-E.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Lowery at CHI 20. 26-D.Lowery for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 13:28) — (13:28) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 4-B.Maynard punts 31 yards to CHI 49, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 34-M.Cole MUFFS catch, and recovers at NYJ 33. 34-M.Cole to NYJ 28 for -5 yards (21-C.Graham).
- New York Jets (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 10-S.Holmes left end to NYJ 41 for 3 yards (26-T.Jennings). FUMBLES (26-T.Jennings), RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at NYJ 45. 46-C.Harris to NYJ 45 for no gain (81-D.Keller).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 14:00) — (14:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 80-E.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Lowery at CHI 20. 26-D.Lowery for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 10-S.Holmes left end to NYJ 41 for 3 yards (26-T.Jennings). FUMBLES (26-T.Jennings), RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at NYJ 45. 46-C.Harris to NYJ 45 for no gain (81-D.Keller).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 13:28) — (13:28) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 23-D.Hester for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 9:45 · NYJ 19 · Score 0-3
(9:45) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. Ball tipped by #58 B.Thomas.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 5:01 · NYJ 22 · Score 0-9
(5:01) 22-M.Forte right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 4:54 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CHI 3 · Score 6-10
(15:00) 23-S.Greene right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · CHI 2 · Score 7-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 14:00 · NYJ 85 · Score 13-10
(14:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 80-E.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Lowery at CHI 20. 26-D.Lowery for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 13:52 · CHI 2 · Score 14-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 5:49 · CHI 3 · Score 20-10
(5:49) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 5:44 · CHI 2 · Score 21-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 2:51 · NYJ 2 · Score 21-16
(2:51) 78-K.Shaffer reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 2:44 · NYJ 2 · Score 21-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:16 · CHI 8 · Score 24-17
(:16) 2-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 13:28 · NYJ 40 · Score 24-23
(13:28) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 13:20 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 10:35 · NYJ 25 · Score 24-30
(10:35) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 23-D.Hester for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 10:29 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 8:43 · CHI 23 · Score 30-31
(8:43) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 8:36 · CHI 2 · Score 31-31
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 6:14 · NYJ 26 · Score 31-37
(6:14) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 13-J.Knox for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 6:06 · NYJ 2 · Score 31-38
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 14:57 · CHI 16 · Score 34-38
(14:57) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
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. Sanchez (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Chicago Bears on 2010-12-26?
The Chicago Bears beat the New York Jets 38-34 in Week 16, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Chicago Bears 10; Q2: New York Jets 24, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: New York Jets 7, Chicago Bears 21; Q4: New York Jets 3, Chicago Bears 0; Final: New York Jets 34, Chicago Bears 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q1 5:01) New York Jets touchdown — S. Greene (Q2 15:00) New York Jets touchdown — D. Lowery (Q2 14:00) New York Jets touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 5:49) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Shaffer (Q2 2:51) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 13:28) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 10:35) New York Jets touchdown — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 8:43) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 6:14) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 9:45, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:16, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 14:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Chicago Bears?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 63.2% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.84 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 43.3% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.98 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Chicago Bears?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+2.84 EPA): (8:43) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Jets vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Chicago Bears won 38-34 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 10-4 Now 10-5 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W