Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 23–20 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 14–13 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Mykel Williams
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:14) 9-J.Ryan punts 48 yards to CHI 11, Center-49-C.Gresham. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, T…
- Game date
- 2010-10-17
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Chicago Bears 23–20 on 2010-10-17. Mykel Williams posted a game-high +10.27 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks(12:46) 22-M.Forte left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(10:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 11-D.Butler for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(14:58) (Shotgun) 20-J.Forsett right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(11:57) 9-R.Gould 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(1:15) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(11:45) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 1 for -9 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux) [27-J.Babineaux], and recovers at CHI -1. 6-J.Cutler tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (27-J.Babineaux).
(13:50) 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(2:14) 9-J.Ryan punts 48 yards to CHI 11, Center-49-C.Gresham. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-9-J.Ryan 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.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 12:46TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 6
- Score
- 0-6
(12:46) 22-M.Forte left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 12:42XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 10:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 22
- Score
- 6-7
(10:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 11-D.Butler for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 10:03XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 14:58TD JFJ. ForsettPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 9
- Score
- 13-7
(14:58) (Shotgun) 20-J.Forsett right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 14:51XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 11:57FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 16
- Score
- 14-10
(11:57) 9-R.Gould 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:15FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 6
- Score
- 14-13
(1:15) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 11:45Safety JCJ. CutlerPoints+2
- Yard line
- SEA 90
- Score
- 16-13
(11:45) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 1 for -9 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux) [27-J.Babineaux], and recovers at CHI -1. 6-J.Cutler tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (27-J.Babineaux).
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 13:50TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 22-13
(13:50) 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 13:45XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 23-13
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:14TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 59
- Score
- 23-19
(2:14) 9-J.Ryan punts 48 yards to CHI 11, Center-49-C.Gresham. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-9-J.Ryan was injured during the play.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:54XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 23-20
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).
- 1
Mykel Williams · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.27 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 2J. Forsett · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.92 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3Darien Butler · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 4J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 5M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.95 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6
Calvin Taylor Jr. · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 7D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8C. Baker · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.32 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
Mykel Williams — SEA · Receiving
Mykel Williams posted the highest total EPA (+10.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.68 EPA per play.
Mykel Williams's top snap (+2.30 EPA): (10:57) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 17-M.Williams to CHI 46 for 16 yards (54-B.Urlacher).
Biggest single play (-6.38 EPA): Jon Ryan — (2:14) 9-J.Ryan punts 48 yards to CHI 11, Center-49-C.Gresham. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-9-J.Ryan was injured during the play.
Quarterback report card
J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 48 dropbacks · 35.4% completion · -13.5% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.10 total EPA
- M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · -0.1% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.097 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.6% | 37.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.074 | -0.085 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.042 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.097 | +0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.3% | 59.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -7.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 15 drives, -2.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
- Seattle Seahawks — Darien Butler (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Forsett
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
- Chicago Bears — D. Hester
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) 22-M.Forte left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 12:42) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CHI 22 (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 11-D.Butler for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 10:03) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q2 14:58) — (14:58) (Shotgun) 20-J.Forsett right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 14:51) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SEA 16 (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) 9-R.Gould 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SEA 6 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 2–0. Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the SEA 90 (Q3 11:45).
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 13:50) — (13:50) 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 13:45) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 59 (Q4 2:14); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 1:54) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 3:26) — (3:26) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 13-J.Knox to SEA 25 for 67 yards (54-W.Herring). Seattle challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #3.)
- Chicago Bears (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete deep right to 23-D.Hester. PENALTY on SEA-34-R.Lewis, Defensive Pass Interference, 58 yards, enforced at CHI 20 - No Play.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 9-J.Ryan punts 48 yards to CHI 11, Center-49-C.Gresham. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-9-J.Ryan was injured during the play.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 5:09) — (5:09) 6-J.Cutler sacked at SEA 41 for -11 yards (36-L.Milloy).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 14:58) — (14:58) (Shotgun) 20-J.Forsett right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 9-J.Ryan punts 48 yards to CHI 11, Center-49-C.Gresham. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-9-J.Ryan was injured during the play.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete deep right to 23-D.Hester. PENALTY on SEA-34-R.Lewis, Defensive Pass Interference, 58 yards, enforced at CHI 20 - No Play.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 14:58) — (14:58) (Shotgun) 20-J.Forsett right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) 78-K.Shaffer reported in as eligible. 29-C.Taylor right guard to SEA 36 for 24 yards (23-M.Trufant).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 12:46 · SEA 6 · Score 0-6
(12:46) 22-M.Forte left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 12:42 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 10:11 · CHI 22 · Score 6-7
(10:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 11-D.Butler for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 10:03 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 14:58 · CHI 9 · Score 13-7
(14:58) (Shotgun) 20-J.Forsett right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 14:51 · CHI 2 · Score 14-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 11:57 · SEA 16 · Score 14-10
(11:57) 9-R.Gould 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 1:15 · SEA 6 · Score 14-13
(1:15) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q3 11:45 · SEA 90 · Score 16-13
(11:45) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 1 for -9 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux) [27-J.Babineaux], and recovers at CHI -1. 6-J.Cutler tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (27-J.Babineaux). - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 13:50 · CHI 1 · Score 22-13
(13:50) 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 13:45 · CHI 2 · Score 23-13
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:14 · CHI 59 · Score 23-19
(2:14) 9-J.Ryan punts 48 yards to CHI 11, Center-49-C.Gresham. 23-D.Hester for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-9-J.Ryan was injured during the play. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · SEA 2 · Score 23-20
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.
- Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Mykel Williams (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears on 2010-10-17?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 in Week 6, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Chicago Bears 6; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 2, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 23, Chicago Bears 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q1 12:46) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Butler (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 10:11) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Forsett (Q2 14:58) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q4 13:50) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (Q4 2:14) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 11:57, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 1:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 35.4% completion, -13.5% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.10 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 62.5% completion, -0.1% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
Mykel Williams (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+2.30 EPA): (10:57) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 17-M.Williams to CHI 46 for 16 yards (54-B.Urlacher)..
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
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