Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 17–3 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- H. Nicks
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:05) 10-E.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at NYG 29. …
- Game date
- 2010-10-03
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Chicago Bears 17–3 on 2010-10-03. H. Nicks posted a game-high +7.45 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 2
B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 3
J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 4
A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 5
T. Beckum · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 6
D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 7

Calvin Taylor Jr. · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 8
B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Receiving · -0.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.17 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
H. Nicks — NYG · Receiving
H. Nicks posted the highest total EPA (+7.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.
H. Nicks's top snap (+2.45 EPA): (5:40) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks to NYG 34 for 21 yards (59-P.Tinoisamoa, 33-C.Tillman).
Biggest single play (-5.31 EPA): E. Manning — (12:05) 10-E.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at NYG 29. 46-C.Harris to NYG 29 for no gain (89-K.Boss). Aborted handoff to B.Jacobs.
Quarterback report card
E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.92 total EPA
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 20 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +9.3% CPOE · -0.95 EPA/play · -19.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.422 | -0.225 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.4% | 39.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.692 | -0.185 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.325 | -0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.225 | +0.422 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.5% | 67.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.23 vs -0.42), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.42 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.23 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 15 drives, -31.21 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 15 drives, -18.20 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New York Giants — A. Bradshaw
New York Giants — B. Jacobs
Field goals
New York Giants — L. Tynes
Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CHI 4 (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) 9-L.Tynes 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-6-M.Dodge..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 7 (Q3 2:48).
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 4:31) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-6-M.Dodge..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q2 5:07) — (5:07) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 49 for -5 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at CHI 48. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 48 for no gain (66-D.Diehl). Officially, a sack
- New York Giants (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 10-E.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at NYG 29. 46-C.Harris to NYG 29 for no gain (89-K.Boss). Aborted handoff to B.Jacobs.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:08) — (2:08) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 82-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Thomas at CHI 29. 24-T.Thomas to CHI 28 for 1 yard (82-G.Olsen).
- New York Giants (Q1 1:03) — (1:03) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-6-M.Dodge.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) 10-T.Collins pass deep middle intended for 82-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Grant at NYG 8. 34-D.Grant to NYG 8 for no gain (82-G.Olsen).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 10-E.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by CHI-46-C.Harris at NYG 29. 46-C.Harris to NYG 29 for no gain (89-K.Boss). Aborted handoff to B.Jacobs.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 10-E.Manning kneels to CHI 8 for -1 yards.
- New York Giants (Q2 5:07) — (5:07) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 49 for -5 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CHI-54-B.Urlacher at CHI 48. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 48 for no gain (66-D.Diehl). Officially, a sack
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:08) — (2:08) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 82-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Thomas at CHI 29. 24-T.Thomas to CHI 28 for 1 yard (82-G.Olsen).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 3:40 · CHI 4 · Score 0-3
(3:40) 9-L.Tynes 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-6-M.Dodge.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 2:58 · CHI 3 · Score 0-9
(2:58) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 2:48 · CHI 7 · Score 0-10
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-6-M.Dodge. PENALTY on CHI-90-J.Peppers, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 11:03 · NYG 22 · Score 3-10
(11:03) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 4:38 · CHI 2 · Score 3-16
(4:38) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 4:31 · CHI 2 · Score 3-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-6-M.Dodge.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- H. Nicks (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs New York Giants on 2010-10-03?
The New York Giants beat the Chicago Bears 17-3 in Week 4, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, New York Giants 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, New York Giants 7; Final: Chicago Bears 3, New York Giants 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q3 2:58) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q4 4:38) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 3:40, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 11:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 56.2% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.92 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 40.0% completion, +9.3% CPOE, -0.95 EPA per dropback, -19.05 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
H. Nicks (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.45 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.45 EPA): (5:40) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks to NYG 34 for 21 yards (59-P.Tinoisamoa, 33-C.Tillman)..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
New York Giants
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W