Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 34–18 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 10–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:25) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at C…
- Game date
- 2012-10-01
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–18 on 2012-10-01. J. Cutler posted a game-high +15.28 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 10 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(4:21) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(2:46) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DAL 25. 33-C.Tillman for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 19-M.Austin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
(12:02) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 23-D.Hester for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a post pattern. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(6:25) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at CHI 26. 55-L.Briggs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Heavy pressure by Melton
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(2:14) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
(11:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(6:35) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(:38) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-K.Orton pass to 88-D.Bryant is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:21FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 25
- Score
- 3-0
(4:21) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:46TD Cedric TillmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 79
- Score
- 9-0
(2:46) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DAL 25. 33-C.Tillman for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:38XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:20TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 10
- Score
- 10-6
(:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 19-M.Austin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 12:02TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 34
- Score
- 16-7
(12:02) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 23-D.Hester for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a post pattern. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:54XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 17-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 6:25TD LBL. BriggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 27
- Score
- 23-7
(6:25) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at CHI 26. 55-L.Briggs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Heavy pressure by Melton
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 6:11XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 24-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:14FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CHI 22
- Score
- 24-10
(2:14) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 11:27FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 27-10
(11:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:35TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 31
- Score
- 33-10
(6:35) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:28XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 34-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:38TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 34-16
(:38) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:34Safety KOK. OrtonPoints+2
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 34-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-K.Orton pass to 88-D.Bryant is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +15.28 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +13.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 3K. Orton · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +7.45 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4
Khalil Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play - 5M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6D. Murray · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 7D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 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 (+15.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (+4.94 EPA): (6:35) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-11.36 EPA): T. Romo — (6:25) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at CHI 26. 55-L.Briggs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Heavy pressure by Melton
Quarterback report card
T. Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 45 dropbacks · 68.9% completion · +7.1% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -15.81 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +15.3% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +15.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.138 | -0.137 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.6% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.546 | -0.149 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.245 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.137 | -0.138 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 53.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.14 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.14 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +10.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -11.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Cedric Tillman
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — L. Briggs
- Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (K. Orton pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q2 4:21) — (4:21) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 79 (Q2 2:46); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 2:38) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 10 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 19-M.Austin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:14) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 34 (Q3 12:02); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 11:54) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 27 (Q3 6:25); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 6:11) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CHI 22 (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–8. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q4 11:27) — (11:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 31 (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 6:28) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q4 0:34) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-K.Orton pass to 88-D.Bryant is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at CHI 26. 55-L.Briggs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Heavy pressure by Melton
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DAL 25. 33-C.Tillman for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 22 for -7 yards (94-D.Ware). FUMBLES (94-D.Ware) [94-D.Ware], RECOVERED by DAL-57-V.Butler at CHI 27. 57-V.Butler to CHI 27 for no gain (87-K.Davis).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 85-K.Ogletree INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright at CHI 6. 21-M.Wright to CHI 6 for no gain (19-M.Austin).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 12:02) — (12:02) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 23-D.Hester for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a post pattern. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at CHI 26. 55-L.Briggs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Heavy pressure by Melton
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DAL 25. 33-C.Tillman for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 22 for -7 yards (94-D.Ware). FUMBLES (94-D.Ware) [94-D.Ware], RECOVERED by DAL-57-V.Butler at CHI 27. 57-V.Butler to CHI 27 for no gain (87-K.Davis).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 4:21 · DAL 25 · Score 3-0
(4:21) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 2:46 · CHI 79 · Score 9-0
(2:46) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at DAL 25. 33-C.Tillman for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 2:38 · DAL 2 · Score 10-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · CHI 10 · Score 10-6
(:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 19-M.Austin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:14 · CHI 2 · Score 10-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 12:02 · DAL 34 · Score 16-7
(12:02) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 23-D.Hester for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a post pattern. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 11:54 · DAL 2 · Score 17-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 6:25 · CHI 27 · Score 23-7
(6:25) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at CHI 26. 55-L.Briggs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Heavy pressure by Melton - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 6:11 · DAL 2 · Score 24-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 2:14 · CHI 22 · Score 24-10
(2:14) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 11:27 · DAL 4 · Score 27-10
(11:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:35 · DAL 31 · Score 33-10
(6:35) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 6:28 · DAL 2 · Score 34-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:38 · CHI 5 · Score 34-16
(:38) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 0:34 · CHI 2 · Score 34-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-K.Orton pass to 88-D.Bryant is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys on 2012-10-01?
The Chicago Bears beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-18 in Week 4, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 14, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 10, Dallas Cowboys 8; Final: Chicago Bears 34, Dallas Cowboys 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys?
Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Tillman (Q2 2:46) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:20) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 12:02) Chicago Bears touchdown — L. Briggs (Q3 6:25) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 6:35) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (K. Orton pass) (Q4 0:38) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 4:21, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 2:14, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 11:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 68.9% completion, +7.1% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -15.81 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 64.3% completion, +15.3% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +15.28 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+4.94 EPA): (6:35) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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