Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 26–24 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 20–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Bennett
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 22 for -11 yards (71-I.Idonije). FUMBLES (71-I…
- Game date
- 2012-12-30
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 26–24 on 2012-12-30. E. Bennett posted a game-high +8.49 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
 Detroit Lions | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(5:58) 4-J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
(4:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(3:04) 10-O.Mare 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(3:30) 72-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 22-M.Forte left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(1:54) 10-O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 18-K.Durham for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
(6:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-W.Heller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
(1:54) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(10:51) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(6:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 80-B.Robiskie for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-21-M.Wright, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 5:58FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CHI 26
- Score
- 0-3
(5:58) 4-J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 4:42TD EBE. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 60
- Score
- 6-3
(4:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 4:33XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 3:04FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 10-3
(3:04) 10-O.Mare 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 3:30TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 16-3
(3:30) 72-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 22-M.Forte left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 3:26XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:54FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 22
- Score
- 20-3
(1:54) 10-O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:17TD KDK. DurhamPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 25
- Score
- 20-9
(:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 18-K.Durham for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:12XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 20-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:35TD WHW. HellerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 10
- Score
- 20-16
(6:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-W.Heller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 20-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 1:54FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 10
- Score
- 23-17
(1:54) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 10:51FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 26-17
(10:51) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:59TD BRB. RobiskiePoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 9
- Score
- 26-23
(6:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 80-B.Robiskie for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-21-M.Wright, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:55XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 26-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +8.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 2J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +7.49 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3W. Heller · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 4A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 5K. Durham · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 6B. Robiskie · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 7M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 8
Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +1.13 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.03 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
E. Bennett — CHI · Receiving
E. Bennett posted the highest total EPA (+8.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.70 EPA per play.
E. Bennett's top snap (+5.50 EPA): (4:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.83 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (4:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 22 for -11 yards (71-I.Idonije). FUMBLES (71-I.Idonije), RECOVERED by CHI-90-J.Peppers at DET 16. 90-J.Peppers to DET 10 for 6 yards (9-M.Stafford).
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -6.0% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.13 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.049 | -0.144 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.208 | +0.025 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.144 | -0.410 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.144 | +0.049 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 55.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.05 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.14 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -4.28 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -11.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — E. Bennett (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
- Detroit Lions — K. Durham (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — W. Heller (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — B. Robiskie (Matthew Stafford pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Chicago Bears — O. Mare
- Chicago Bears — O. Mare
- Chicago Bears — O. Mare
- Chicago Bears — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 26 (Q1 5:58) — (5:58) 4-J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 60 (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 4:33) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 15 (Q1 3:04) — (3:04) 10-O.Mare 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) 72-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 22-M.Forte left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 3:26) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 10-O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 25 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 18-K.Durham for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:12) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 10 (Q3 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-W.Heller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 6:31) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 10 (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 2 (Q4 10:51) — (10:51) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q4 6:59); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 6:55) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 9, RECOVERED by CHI-21-M.Wright at DET 13. 21-M.Wright to DET 13 for no gain (77-G.Cherilus).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 13:14) — (13:14) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery to DET 27 for 55 yards (23-C.Houston, 26-L.Delmas).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 22 for -11 yards (71-I.Idonije). FUMBLES (71-I.Idonije), RECOVERED by CHI-90-J.Peppers at DET 16. 90-J.Peppers to DET 10 for 6 yards (9-M.Stafford).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 4:33) — 10-O.Mare kicks 65 yards from CHI 35 to DET 0. 35-J.Bell to DET 25 for 25 yards (19-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (19-J.Anderson), RECOVERED by CHI-14-E.Weems at DET 24. 14-E.Weems to DET 24 for no gain (35-J.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 22 for -11 yards (71-I.Idonije). FUMBLES (71-I.Idonije), RECOVERED by CHI-90-J.Peppers at DET 16. 90-J.Peppers to DET 10 for 6 yards (9-M.Stafford).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 4:33) — 10-O.Mare kicks 65 yards from CHI 35 to DET 0. 35-J.Bell to DET 25 for 25 yards (19-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (19-J.Anderson), RECOVERED by CHI-14-E.Weems at DET 24. 14-E.Weems to DET 24 for no gain (35-J.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 9, RECOVERED by CHI-21-M.Wright at DET 13. 21-M.Wright to DET 13 for no gain (77-G.Cherilus).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 5:58 · CHI 26 · Score 0-3
(5:58) 4-J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 4:42 · DET 60 · Score 6-3
(4:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 4:33 · DET 2 · Score 7-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 3:04 · DET 15 · Score 10-3
(3:04) 10-O.Mare 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 3:30 · DET 1 · Score 16-3
(3:30) 72-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 22-M.Forte left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 3:26 · DET 2 · Score 17-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 1:54 · DET 22 · Score 20-3
(1:54) 10-O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · CHI 25 · Score 20-9
(:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 18-K.Durham for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · CHI 2 · Score 20-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 6:35 · CHI 10 · Score 20-16
(6:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-W.Heller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 6:31 · CHI 2 · Score 20-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 1:54 · DET 10 · Score 23-17
(1:54) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 10:51 · DET 2 · Score 26-17
(10:51) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:59 · CHI 9 · Score 26-23
(6:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 80-B.Robiskie for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-21-M.Wright, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 6:55 · CHI 2 · Score 26-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- E. Bennett (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions on 2012-12-30?
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 26-24 in Week 17, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Chicago Bears 10, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Chicago Bears 26, Detroit Lions 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
Chicago Bears touchdown — E. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 4:42) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q2 3:30) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Durham (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — W. Heller (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 6:35) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Robiskie (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 6:59) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 5:58, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — O. Mare (Q1 3:04, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — O. Mare (Q2 1:54, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — O. Mare (Q3 1:54, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — O. Mare (Q4 10:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 53.3% completion, -6.0% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.13 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.49 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
E. Bennett (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.49 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+5.50 EPA): (4:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Chicago Bears won 26-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
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