Bears 23–6 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2010

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 23–6 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP: M. Forte
Top passer: J. Clausen
Biggest EPA play: (7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2010-10-10

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 23–6 on 2010-10-10. M. Forte posted a game-high +6.57 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Chicago Bears	17	0	6	0	0	23
Carolina Panthers	3	3	0	0	0	6

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CHIChicago Bears

CAR 18

+1CAR 2

+3CHI 6

CAR 68

+1CAR 2

+3CAR 10

+3CHI 35

+3CAR 35

+3CAR 25

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q1 13:22TD
MFM. Forte
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 18
Score
6-0
(13:22) 22-M.Forte left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 13:15XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
7-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:55FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 6
Score
7-3
(7:55) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:46TD
MFM. Forte
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 68
Score
13-3
(7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:35XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
14-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 4:41FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 10
Score
17-3
(4:41) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:18FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 35
Score
17-6
(2:18) 4-J.Kasay 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 3:41FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 35
Score
20-6
(3:41) 9-R.Gould 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:00FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 25
Score
23-6
(2:00) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +6.57 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
3Johnny King · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
4T. Fiammetta · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
5D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
6Alonzo Edwards Jr. · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7C. Hanie · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
8Calvin Taylor Jr. · Chicago Bears · Receiving · -0.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.13 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. Forte — CHI · Rushing

M. Forte posted the highest total EPA (+6.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

M. Forte's top snap (+6.01 EPA): (7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Clausen led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Clausen (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 29.0% completion · -17.4% CPOE · -0.65 EPA/play · -20.02 total EPA
T. Collins (Chicago Bears) · 18 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -18.2% CPOE · -1.12 EPA/play · -20.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Chicago Bears	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.136	-0.371
Offensive success rate	38.6%	30.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.963	-0.621
Rush EPA/play	+0.136	-0.257
Defensive EPA/play	+0.371	+0.136
Defensive success rate	69.3%	61.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.37), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Chicago Bears: -0.14 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.37 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 15 drives, -32.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Chicago Bears: 16 drives, -11.32 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 (Q1 13:22)
Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q1 7:46)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 7:55)
Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q1 4:41)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 2:18)
Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 3:41)
Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 2:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 17–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 18 (Q1 13:22) — (13:22) 22-M.Forte left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 13:15) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 6 (Q1 7:55) — (7:55) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 68 (Q1 7:46) — (7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 7:35) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CAR 10 (Q1 4:41) — (4:41) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 35 (Q3 2:18) — (2:18) 4-J.Kasay 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) 9-R.Gould 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Chicago Bears (Q1 7:46) — (7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +6.01]
Chicago Bears (Q1 15:00) — 8-R.Lloyd kicks 70 yards from CAR 30 to CHI 0. 38-D.Manning to CAR 38 for 62 yards (33-M.Goodson). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.06]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:26) — (10:26) 28-J.Stewart up the middle to CHI 12 for 24 yards (38-D.Manning, 33-C.Tillman). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.52]
Chicago Bears (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) 10-T.Collins pass short right intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 91-E.Brown (98-N.Hayden) at CHI 42. 91-E.Brown to CHI 42 for no gain (70-E.Williams). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -4.25]
Chicago Bears (Q1 2:09) — (2:09) 10-T.Collins pass short middle intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 99-E.Johnson at CAR 1. 99-E.Johnson to CAR 6 for 5 yards (29-C.Taylor). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -5.27]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q1 7:46) — (7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +6.01]
Chicago Bears (Q1 2:09) — (2:09) 10-T.Collins pass short middle intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 99-E.Johnson at CAR 1. 99-E.Johnson to CAR 6 for 5 yards (29-C.Taylor). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -5.27]
Chicago Bears (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) 10-T.Collins pass short right intended for 23-D.Hester INTERCEPTED by 91-E.Brown (98-N.Hayden) at CHI 42. 91-E.Brown to CHI 42 for no gain (70-E.Williams). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -4.25]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen pass short right intended for 12-D.Gettis INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CAR 27. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 27 for no gain (2-J.Clausen). [WPA -1.7% · EPA -4.21]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 13:22 · CAR 18 · Score 6-0
(13:22) 22-M.Forte left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 13:15 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 7:55 · CHI 6 · Score 7-3
(7:55) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 7:46 · CAR 68 · Score 13-3
(7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 7:35 · CAR 2 · Score 14-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 4:41 · CAR 10 · Score 17-3
(4:41) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 2:18 · CHI 35 · Score 17-6
(2:18) 4-J.Kasay 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 3:41 · CAR 35 · Score 20-6
(3:41) 9-R.Gould 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CAR 25 · Score 23-6
(2:00) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal 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.
M. Forte (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Clausen (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
T. Collins (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers on 2010-10-10?

The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 23-6 in Week 5, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Chicago Bears 17, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 6, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Chicago Bears 23, Carolina Panthers 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers?

Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q1 13:22) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q1 7:46) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 7:55, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 4:41, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 2:18, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 3:41, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers?

J. Clausen (Carolina Panthers), 29.0% completion, -17.4% CPOE, -0.65 EPA per dropback, -20.02 total passing EPA. T. Collins (Chicago Bears), 33.3% completion, -18.2% CPOE, -1.12 EPA per dropback, -20.09 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers?

M. Forte (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.57 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+6.01 EPA): (7:46) 22-M.Forte left end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L

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