Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 35–21 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 3–14 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:30) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 80-E.Bennett to GB 1 for 49 yards (26-C.Peprah).
- Game date
- 2011-12-25
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 35–21 on 2011-12-25. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +24.74 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 21 |
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(10:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 88-J.Finley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(2:00) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. Penalty on GB-24-J.Bush, Defensive Offside, declined.
(:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(11:41) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 32-K.Bell left end to GB 1 for no gain (26-C.Peprah). FUMBLES (26-C.Peprah), recovered by CHI-70-E.Williams at GB -1. TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(10:11) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(1:57) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(14:57) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(7:59) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 87-K.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-J.McCown rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:15) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 10:29TD JFJ. FinleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-6
(10:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 88-J.Finley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 10:26XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:00FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 17
- Score
- 3-7
(2:00) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. Penalty on GB-24-J.Bush, Defensive Offside, declined.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:18TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 3-13
(:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:16XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 3-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:41TD KBK. BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 9-14
(11:41) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 32-K.Bell left end to GB 1 for no gain (26-C.Peprah). FUMBLES (26-C.Peprah), recovered by CHI-70-E.Williams at GB -1. TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:35XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 10-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 10:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 55
- Score
- 10-20
(10:11) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 10:02XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:57TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 7
- Score
- 10-27
(1:57) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:54XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:57TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-34
(14:57) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:53XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-35
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 7:59TD Khalil DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 16-35
(7:59) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 87-K.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 7:54Safety JMJ. McCownPoints+2
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 18-35
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-J.McCown rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:15FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 12
- Score
- 21-35
(1:15) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +24.74 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 2J. McCown · Chicago Bears · Passing · +11.01 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 4Justin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5K. Bell · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.27 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 6Khalil Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 7
Ryan Williams · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 8K. Bell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 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
Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+24.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+4.89 EPA): (10:11) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.11 EPA): J. McCown — (12:30) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 80-E.Bennett to GB 1 for 49 yards (26-C.Peprah).
Quarterback report card
J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. McCown (Chicago Bears) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.01 total EPA
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +12.1% CPOE · +0.75 EPA/play · +24.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.130 | +0.319 |
| Offensive success rate | 58.6% | 50.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.306 | +0.675 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.116 | -0.134 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.319 | -0.130 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.3% | 41.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs +0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.32 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +11.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +22.02 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Chicago Bears — K. Bell
- Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Chicago Bears — Khalil Davis (J. McCown pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q1 10:29) — (10:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 88-J.Finley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 10:26) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. Penalty on GB-24-J.Bush, Defensive Offside, declined.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 11:41); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 11:35) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 55 (Q3 10:11) — (10:11) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 10:02) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q3 1:57) — (1:57) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 1:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 11–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 14:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 7:59) — (7:59) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 87-K.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 7:54) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-J.McCown rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 12 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:11) — (10:11) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) 15-J.McCown pass short right intended for 44-T.Clutts INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews at GB 24. 52-C.Matthews to GB 26 for 2 yards (32-K.Bell).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:56) — (12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 25-R.Grant to CHI 27 for 32 yards (92-S.Paea; 27-M.Wright).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) 9-R.Gould 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 12:30) — (12:30) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 80-E.Bennett to GB 1 for 49 yards (26-C.Peprah).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 12:30) — (12:30) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 80-E.Bennett to GB 1 for 49 yards (26-C.Peprah).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) 15-J.McCown pass short right intended for 44-T.Clutts INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews at GB 24. 52-C.Matthews to GB 26 for 2 yards (32-K.Bell).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:11) — (10:11) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) 9-R.Gould 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 10:29 · CHI 2 · Score 0-6
(10:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 88-J.Finley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 10:26 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · GB 17 · Score 3-7
(2:00) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. Penalty on GB-24-J.Bush, Defensive Offside, declined. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:18 · CHI 2 · Score 3-13
(:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · CHI 2 · Score 3-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 11:41 · GB 1 · Score 9-14
(11:41) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 32-K.Bell left end to GB 1 for no gain (26-C.Peprah). FUMBLES (26-C.Peprah), recovered by CHI-70-E.Williams at GB -1. TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 11:35 · GB 2 · Score 10-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 10:11 · CHI 55 · Score 10-20
(10:11) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 10:02 · CHI 2 · Score 10-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 1:57 · CHI 7 · Score 10-27
(1:57) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 1:54 · CHI 2 · Score 10-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 14:57 · CHI 2 · Score 10-34
(14:57) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · CHI 2 · Score 10-35
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 7:59 · GB 1 · Score 16-35
(7:59) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 87-K.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q4 7:54 · GB 2 · Score 18-35
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-J.McCown rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · GB 12 · Score 21-35
(1:15) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. McCown (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers on 2011-12-25?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 35-21 in Week 16, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 14; Q4: Chicago Bears 11, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: Chicago Bears 21, Green Bay Packers 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 10:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:18) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Bell (Q3 11:41) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 10:11) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 1:57) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 14:57) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Davis (J. McCown pass) (Q4 7:59) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 1:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
J. McCown (Chicago Bears), 52.8% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.01 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 63.6% completion, +12.1% CPOE, +0.75 EPA per dropback, +24.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+4.89 EPA): (10:11) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 13-1 Now 14-1 W
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