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NFL · Week 2 · September 13, 2012 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: 2012 Week 2 Recap

Packers defeat Bears 23–10 in Week 2

T.Masthay led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 10–23 Week 2 finish.

Chicago Bears 10 1–1
Final 10–23
Green Bay Packers 23 1–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
10–23
Halftime
Chicago Bears 0–13 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Masthay
Game date
September 13, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • M.Forte 4 REC · 49 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Khalil Davis
    Khalil Davis 1 REC · 21 YDS · 1 TD +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Spaeth 1 REC · 4 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • T.Masthay 1/1 · 27 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Crabtree 1 REC · 27 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Benson 4 REC · 35 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 23–10 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 0–13 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Masthay
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(8:14) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 89-Ja.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings…
Game date
2012-09-13

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 23–10 on 2012-09-13. T. Masthay posted a game-high +5.16 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Chicago Bears0370010
Green Bay Packers130100023

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 13:01FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 29
    Score
    0-3

    (13:01) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:56TD
    TCT. Crabtree

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 27
    Score
    0-9

    (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-T.Masthay pass short middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:50XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    0-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:01FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 17
    Score
    0-13

    (:01) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 8:53FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 27
    Score
    3-13

    (8:53) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:43FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 36
    Score
    3-16

    (11:43) 2-M.Crosby 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:22TD
    DDD. Driver

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 26
    Score
    3-22

    (11:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:17XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    3-23

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 6:54TD
    Khalil Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 21
    Score
    9-23

    (6:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 87-K.Davis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 6:49XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-23

    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).

  1. 1T. Masthay · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +5.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.16 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Crabtree · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.16 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Benson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
  6. 6Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  7. 7Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  8. 8Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.70 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

T. Masthay — GB · Passing

T. Masthay posted the highest total EPA (+5.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +5.16 EPA per play.

T. Masthay's top snap (+5.16 EPA): (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-T.Masthay pass short middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.46 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (8:14) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 89-Ja.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at GB 44. 26-T.Jennings to GB 24 for 20 yards (32-C.Benson).

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +3.6% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -8.40 total EPA
  • J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 37 dropbacks · 29.7% completion · -14.0% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -13.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.207-0.050
Offensive success rate36.8%48.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.371-0.081
Rush EPA/play-0.167-0.113
Defensive EPA/play+0.050+0.207
Defensive success rate51.2%63.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.21 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: -0.05 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -15.75 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -4.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — T. Crabtree (T. Masthay pass) (Q2 1:56)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 11:22)
  • Khalil DavisChicago Bears — Khalil Davis (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 6:54)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 13:01)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:01)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q3 8:53)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 11:43)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 29 (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 27 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-T.Masthay pass short middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 1:50) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 17 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 27 (Q3 8:53) — (8:53) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 36 (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) 2-M.Crosby 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 26 (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 11:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 21 (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 87-K.Davis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 6:49) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-T.Masthay pass short middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +5.16]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 29-M.Bush left tackle to GB 38 for -1 yards (22-J.McMillian; 79-R.Pickett). PENALTY on CHI-72-G.Carimi, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at GB 38. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -1.91]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb to GB 43 for 20 yards (21-M.Wright). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.33]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 14:48) — (14:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-Ja.Jones to CHI 42 for -5 yards (26-T.Jennings). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -1.26]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 14:54) — (14:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to 89-Ja.Jones. Green Bay challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY o [WPA +7.4% · EPA +1.17]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 89-Ja.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at GB 44. 26-T.Jennings to GB 24 for 20 yards (32-C.Benson). [WPA -0.4% · EPA -5.46]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-T.Masthay pass short middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +5.16]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams [50-A.Hawk] at GB 36. 38-T.Williams ran ob at CHI 26 for 38 yards (63-R.Garza). [WPA -2.8% · EPA -4.70]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 87-K.Davis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.2% · EPA +4.68]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 13:01 · CHI 29 · Score 0-3
    (13:01) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  2. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 1:56 · CHI 27 · Score 0-9
    (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-T.Masthay pass short middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:50 · CHI 2 · Score 0-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  4. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · CHI 17 · Score 0-13
    (:01) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 8:53 · GB 27 · Score 3-13
    (8:53) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 11:43 · CHI 36 · Score 3-16
    (11:43) 2-M.Crosby 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:22 · CHI 26 · Score 3-22
    (11:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 11:17 · CHI 2 · Score 3-23
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  9. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:54 · GB 21 · Score 9-23
    (6:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 87-K.Davis for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 6:49 · GB 2 · Score 10-23
    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.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • T. Masthay (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • J. Cutler (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers on 2012-09-13?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 23-10 in Week 2, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 13; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Chicago Bears 10, Green Bay Packers 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Crabtree (T. Masthay pass) (Q2 1:56) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 11:22) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Davis (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 6:54) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 13:01, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 8:53, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 11:43, 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?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 56.4% completion, +3.6% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -8.40 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 29.7% completion, -14.0% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -13.74 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

T. Masthay (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+5.16 EPA): (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-T.Masthay pass short middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W