Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 27–20 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 20–14 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:21) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 19-M.Austin INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Mo…
- Game date
- 2010-09-19
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Dallas Cowboys 27–20 on 2010-09-19. J. Cutler posted a game-high +11.76 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 10 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(7:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:59) (Punt formation) 4-B.Maynard punts 38 yards to DAL 38, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 88-D.Bryant for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(1:17) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 82-G.Olsen for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(8:20) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 44-C.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown pass off play action.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(3:46) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 23-D.Hester for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dallas challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:38.)
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:24) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(11:29) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(5:20) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(1:21) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
END GAME
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:34FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 20
- Score
- 3-0
(7:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:59TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 76
- Score
- 3-6
(2:59) (Punt formation) 4-B.Maynard punts 38 yards to DAL 38, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 88-D.Bryant for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:44XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 3-7
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 1:17TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 39
- Score
- 9-7
(1:17) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 82-G.Olsen for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 1:09XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:20TD CGC. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 10-13
(8:20) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 44-C.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown pass off play action.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:16XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-14
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 3:46TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 9
- Score
- 16-14
(3:46) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 23-D.Hester for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dallas challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:38.)
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 3:38XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 17-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:24FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 22
- Score
- 20-14
(:24) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 11:29FG DBD. BuehlerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 10
- Score
- 20-17
(11:29) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 5:20TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 26-17
(5:20) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 5:16XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 27-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:21FG DBD. BuehlerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 29
- Score
- 27-20
(1:21) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 27-20
END GAME
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +11.76 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 3D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 4D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.43 EPA/play
- 5G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.89 EPA/play
- 6M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7C. Gronkowski · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.19 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.11 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
J. Cutler — CHI · Passing
J. Cutler posted the highest total EPA (+11.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (+5.17 EPA): (6:03) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 13-J.Knox to DAL 20 for 59 yards (21-M.Jenkins). Pass complete on fly pattern.
Biggest single play (-5.35 EPA): T. Romo — (10:21) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 19-M.Austin INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Moore (33-C.Tillman) at DAL 41. 30-D.Moore to DAL 23 for 18 yards (65-A.Gurode).
Quarterback report card
T. Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 51 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +2.1% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.07 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +24.7% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +11.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.074 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.6% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.346 | -0.001 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.325 | -0.204 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.074 | -0.032 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 59.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +2.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -6.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant
- Chicago Bears — G. Olsen (J. Cutler pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — C. Gronkowski (T. Romo pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q1 7:34) — (7:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 76 (Q1 2:59) — (2:59) (Punt formation) 4-B.Maynard punts 38 yards to DAL 38, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 88-D.Bryant for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 2:44) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 39 (Q1 1:17) — (1:17) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 82-G.Olsen for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 1:09) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 44-C.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown pass off play action.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 8:16) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 9 (Q2 3:46); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 3:38) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q3 11:29) — (11:29) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q4 5:20) — (5:20) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 5:16) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CHI 29 (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 7:28) — (7:28) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 13-J.Knox to DAL 20 for 59 yards (21-M.Jenkins). Pass complete on fly pattern.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 19-M.Austin INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Moore (33-C.Tillman) at DAL 41. 30-D.Moore to DAL 23 for 18 yards (65-A.Gurode).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:59) — (2:59) (Punt formation) 4-B.Maynard punts 38 yards to DAL 38, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 88-D.Bryant for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten to CHI 31 for 23 yards (46-C.Harris). DAL-82-J.Witten was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Pass complete on seam route
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 19-M.Austin INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Moore (33-C.Tillman) at DAL 41. 30-D.Moore to DAL 23 for 18 yards (65-A.Gurode).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 13-J.Knox to DAL 20 for 59 yards (21-M.Jenkins). Pass complete on fly pattern.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:59) — (2:59) (Punt formation) 4-B.Maynard punts 38 yards to DAL 38, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 88-D.Bryant for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-R.Williams to CHI 32 for 5 yards (33-C.Tillman). FUMBLES (33-C.Tillman), RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at CHI 35. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 35 fo
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 7:34 · DAL 20 · Score 3-0
(7:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 2:59 · DAL 76 · Score 3-6
(2:59) (Punt formation) 4-B.Maynard punts 38 yards to DAL 38, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 88-D.Bryant for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 2:44 · CHI 2 · Score 3-7
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 1:17 · DAL 39 · Score 9-7
(1:17) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 82-G.Olsen for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 1:09 · DAL 2 · Score 10-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 8:20 · CHI 1 · Score 10-13
(8:20) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 44-C.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown pass off play action. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 8:16 · CHI 2 · Score 10-14
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 3:46 · DAL 9 · Score 16-14
(3:46) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 23-D.Hester for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dallas challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:38.) - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 3:38 · DAL 2 · Score 17-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:24 · DAL 22 · Score 20-14
(:24) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 11:29 · CHI 10 · Score 20-17
(11:29) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 5:20 · DAL 3 · Score 26-17
(5:20) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 5:16 · DAL 2 · Score 27-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 1:21 · CHI 29 · Score 27-20
(1:21) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 27-20
END GAME
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.
- J. Cutler (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 Dallas Cowboys on 2010-09-19?
The Chicago Bears beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-20 in Week 2, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Chicago Bears 10, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Dallas Cowboys 6; Final: Chicago Bears 27, Dallas Cowboys 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (Q1 2:59) Chicago Bears touchdown — G. Olsen (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 1:17) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Gronkowski (T. Romo pass) (Q2 8:20) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 3:46) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 5:20) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 7:34, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:24, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q3 11:29, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q4 1:21, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 66.7% completion, +2.1% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.07 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 61.8% completion, +24.7% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +11.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+5.17 EPA): (6:03) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 13-J.Knox to DAL 20 for 59 yards (21-M.Jenkins). Pass complete on fly pattern..
Was Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Chicago Bears won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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