Chargers 20–31 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2011

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.24 EPA): (14:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson to CHI 30 for 47 yards (47-C.Conte)..

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 31–20 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 10–17 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: J. Cutler
Biggest EPA play: (10:03) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason at LAC…
Game date: 2011-11-20

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31–20 on 2011-11-20. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +14.71 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	3	7	7	3	0	20
Chicago Bears	3	14	14	0	0	31

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3LAC 24

LAC 24

+3CHI 29

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:43FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 10
Score
3-0
(9:43) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 5:06FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 24
Score
3-3
(5:06) 9-R.Gould 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:16TD
MBM. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
3-9
(4:16) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:09XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
3-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. CHI-65-P.Mannelly was injured during the play. He is Out.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:09TD
AGA. Gates
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 8
Score
9-10
(2:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:04XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
10-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:26TD
Khalil Davis
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
10-16
(:26) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 87-K.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:20XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
10-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Clutts, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 11:04TD
VJV. Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 5
Score
16-17
(11:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:58XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
17-17
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:50TD
JCJ. Cutler
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
17-23
(5:50) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:47XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
17-24
(Kick formation) 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Clutts, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:01TD
JKJ. Knox
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 24
Score
17-30
(5:01) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 13-J.Knox for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 4:53XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
17-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Clutts, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 15:00FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 29
Score
20-31
(15:00) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +14.71 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
2J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +12.57 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
3V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.41 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
4A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
5Ryan Williams · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
6Khalil Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.97 EPA/play
7E. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
8M. Spaeth · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 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

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+14.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+4.24 EPA): (14:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson to CHI 30 for 47 yards (47-C.Conte).

Biggest single play (-7.83 EPA): J. Cutler — (10:03) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason at LAC 20. 20-A.Cason pushed ob at CHI 16 for 64 yards (22-M.Forte).

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) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +12.57 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +14.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	+0.007	+0.104
Offensive success rate	40.9%	45.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.460	+0.327
Rush EPA/play	-0.661	-0.130
Defensive EPA/play	-0.104	-0.007
Defensive success rate	54.3%	59.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: +0.10 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +8.41 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +0.46 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. Barber (Q2 4:16)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 2:09)
Chicago Bears — Khalil Davis (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 0:26)
Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 11:04)
Chicago Bears — J. Cutler (Q3 5:50)
Chicago Bears — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 5:01)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q1 9:43)
Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q1 5:06)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q4 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q1 9:43) — (9:43) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the LAC 24 (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) 9-R.Gould 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 4:16) — (4:16) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 4:09) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. CHI-65-P.Mannelly was injured during the play. He is Out.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q2 2:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 2:04) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 87-K.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:20) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Clutts, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 10:58) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 5:47) — (Kick formation) 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Clutts, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 24 (Q3 5:01) — (5:01) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 13-J.Knox for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 4:53) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Clutts, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CHI 29 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Chicago Bears (Q3 7:14) — (7:14) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 13-J.Knox to LAC 1 for 42 yards (20-A.Cason). [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.20]
Chicago Bears (Q2 1:28) — (1:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 80-E.Bennett pushed ob at LAC 10 for 34 yards (20-A.Cason). CHI-67-C.Spencer was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +2.33]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +3.40]
Chicago Bears (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason at LAC 20. 20-A.Cason pushed ob at CHI 16 for 64 yards (22-M.Forte). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -7.83]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson pushed ob at CHI 8 for 39 yards (33-C.Tillman; 27-M.Wright). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +3.75]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 13-J.Knox INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason at LAC 20. 20-A.Cason pushed ob at CHI 16 for 64 yards (22-M.Forte). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -7.83]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews right end to LAC 34 for 6 yards (33-C.Tillman). FUMBLES (33-C.Tillman), RECOVERED by CHI-33-C.Tillman at LAC 40. 33-C.Tillman to LAC 37 for 3 yards (83-V.Jackson). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -4.26]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson to CHI 30 for 47 yards (47-C.Conte). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +4.24]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson pushed ob at CHI 8 for 39 yards (33-C.Tillman; 27-M.Wright). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +3.75]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 9:43 · CHI 10 · Score 3-0
(9:43) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 5:06 · LAC 24 · Score 3-3
(5:06) 9-R.Gould 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 4:16 · LAC 1 · Score 3-9
(4:16) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 4:09 · LAC 2 · Score 3-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. CHI-65-P.Mannelly was injured during the play. He is Out.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:09 · CHI 8 · Score 9-10
(2:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:04 · CHI 2 · Score 10-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · LAC 4 · Score 10-16
(:26) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 87-K.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · LAC 2 · Score 10-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Clutts, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 11:04 · CHI 5 · Score 16-17
(11:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:58 · CHI 2 · Score 17-17
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 5:50 · LAC 1 · Score 17-23
(5:50) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 5:47 · LAC 2 · Score 17-24
(Kick formation) 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Clutts, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 5:01 · LAC 24 · Score 17-30
(5:01) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 13-J.Knox for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 4:53 · LAC 2 · Score 17-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Clutts, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CHI 29 · Score 20-31
(15:00) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

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.
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears on 2011-11-20?

The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-20 in Week 11, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Chicago Bears 14; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Chicago Bears 14; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Chicago Bears 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Barber (Q2 4:16) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 2:09) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Davis (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 0:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 11:04) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Cutler (Q3 5:50) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 5:01) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 9:43, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 5:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?

J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 54.5% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +12.57 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 65.6% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +14.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.24 EPA): (14:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson to CHI 30 for 47 yards (47-C.Conte)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W

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