Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 41–21 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 14–24 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:28) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 50-J.…
- Game date
- 2012-09-09
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Indianapolis Colts 41–21 on 2012-09-09. J. Cutler posted a game-high +9.43 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(11:28) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman at CHI 4. 50-J.Freeman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(7:21) 74-C.Williams reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(10:37) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(5:36) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(3:25) 31-D.Brown left tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:46) 29-M.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(11:57) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(10:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(10:24) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 11-D.Avery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(6:16) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 17-A.Jeffery for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 11:28TD JFJ. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 97
- Score
- 6-0
(11:28) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman at CHI 4. 50-J.Freeman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 11:23XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:21TD MBM. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 7-6
(7:21) 74-C.Williams reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:19XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 10:37TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 7-13
(10:37) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 10:33XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:36FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 17
- Score
- 7-17
(5:36) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 3:25TD Dyami BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 18
- Score
- 13-17
(3:25) 31-D.Brown left tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 3:17XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:46TD MBM. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 14-23
(:46) 29-M.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:44XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:57TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 6
- Score
- 14-30
(11:57) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:52XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 10:07FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 8
- Score
- 14-34
(10:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:24TD DAD. AveryPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 20-34
(10:24) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 11-D.Avery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:20XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 21-34
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:16TD AJA. JefferyPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 42
- Score
- 21-40
(6:16) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 17-A.Jeffery for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:08XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 21-41
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +9.43 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 3B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 4E. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 5M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6C. Fleener · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 7D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 8
Malachi Moore · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.06 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
J. Cutler — CHI · Passing
J. Cutler posted the highest total EPA (+9.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (-6.66 EPA): (11:28) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman at CHI 4. 50-J.Freeman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 53 dropbacks · 43.4% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -3.02 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.123 | +0.098 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 41.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.057 | +0.230 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.067 | +0.028 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.098 | +0.123 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.5% | 54.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.12 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.10 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 15 drives, +9.21 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 14 drives, -10.35 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Freeman
- Chicago Bears — M. Bush
- Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Dyami Brown
- Chicago Bears — M. Bush
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Avery (A. Luck pass)
- Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler 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: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 97 (Q1 11:28); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 11:23) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) 74-C.Williams reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 7:19) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 17–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q2 10:37) — (10:37) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 10:33) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 18 (Q2 3:25) — (3:25) 31-D.Brown left tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 3:17) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) 29-M.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:44) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q3 11:57) — (11:57) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 11:52) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the IND 8 (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q4 10:24) — (10:24) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 11-D.Avery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 10:20) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 42 (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 17-A.Jeffery for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 6:08) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman at CHI 4. 50-J.Freeman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 12:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 23-D.Hester to IND 34 for 29 yards (50-J.Freeman).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte pushed ob at IND 3 for 31 yards (28-T.Zbikowski).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:53) — (9:53) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 11-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at CHI 20. 26-T.Jennings to CHI 37 for 17 yards (80-C.Fleener).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman at CHI 4. 50-J.Freeman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 47-C.Conte (26-T.Jennings) at CHI -3. 47-C.Conte to CHI 32 for 35 yards (81-K.Adams).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:52) — 9-R.Gould kicks 71 yards from CHI 35 to IND -6. 15-L.Brazill to IND 9 for 15 yards (97-J.Thomas). FUMBLES (97-J.Thomas), RECOVERED by CHI-24-K.Hayden at IND 12. 24-K.Hayden ran ob at IND 12 for no gai
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:53) — (1:53) 12-A.Luck pass incomplete. Chicago challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 12-A.Luck sacked at CHI 45 for -4 yards (98-C.Wootton). FUMBLES (98-C.Wootton) [98-C.Wootton
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 11:28 · IND 97 · Score 6-0
(11:28) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman at CHI 4. 50-J.Freeman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 11:23 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 7:21 · IND 1 · Score 7-6
(7:21) 74-C.Williams reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 7:19 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 10:37 · IND 3 · Score 7-13
(10:37) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 10:33 · IND 2 · Score 7-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 5:36 · IND 17 · Score 7-17
(5:36) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 3:25 · CHI 18 · Score 13-17
(3:25) 31-D.Brown left tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 3:17 · CHI 2 · Score 14-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:46 · IND 1 · Score 14-23
(:46) 29-M.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:44 · IND 2 · Score 14-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 11:57 · IND 6 · Score 14-30
(11:57) 22-M.Forte left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 11:52 · IND 2 · Score 14-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 10:07 · IND 8 · Score 14-34
(10:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:24 · CHI 4 · Score 20-34
(10:24) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 11-D.Avery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 10:20 · CHI 2 · Score 21-34
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:16 · IND 42 · Score 21-40
(6:16) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 17-A.Jeffery for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 6:08 · IND 2 · Score 21-41
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
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.
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears on 2012-09-09?
The Chicago Bears beat the Indianapolis Colts 41-21 in Week 1, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Chicago Bears 17; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Chicago Bears 10; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 21, Chicago Bears 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Freeman (Q1 11:28) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bush (Q1 7:21) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 10:37) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Brown (Q2 3:25) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bush (Q2 0:46) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q3 11:57) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Avery (A. Luck pass) (Q4 10:24) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 6:16) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 5:36, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 10:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 43.4% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.02 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 51.2% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-6.66 EPA): (11:28) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman at CHI 4. 50-J.Freeman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Now 0-1 L
Chicago Bears
Now 1-0 W
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