Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 41–3 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Halftime
- Tied 3–3 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:05) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for 32-M.Jones-Drew INTERCEPTED b…
- Game date
- 2012-10-07
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 41–3 on 2012-10-07. J. Cutler posted a game-high +14.56 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 0 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 41 |
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(4:26) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(14:06) 10-J.Scobee 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger.
(5:46) 9-R.Gould 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(5:16) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left intended for 14-J.Blackmon INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at JAX 36. 33-C.Tillman for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(15:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(8:44) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(8:05) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for 32-M.Jones-Drew INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at JAX 36. 55-L.Briggs for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(2:00) 25-A.Allen up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
JAXJacksonville JaguarsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 4:26FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- JAX 14
- Score
- 3-0
(4:26) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 14:06FG JSJ. ScobeePoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 13
- Score
- 3-3
(14:06) 10-J.Scobee 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:46FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- JAX 13
- Score
- 6-3
(5:46) 9-R.Gould 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:16TD Cedric TillmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 85
- Score
- 12-3
(5:16) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left intended for 14-J.Blackmon INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at JAX 36. 33-C.Tillman for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:04XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- JAX 2
- Score
- 13-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 15:00TD AJA. JefferyPoints+6
- Yard line
- JAX 10
- Score
- 19-3
(15:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:55XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- JAX 2
- Score
- 20-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 8:44TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- JAX 24
- Score
- 26-3
(8:44) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 8:37XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- JAX 2
- Score
- 27-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 8:05TD LBL. BriggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 69
- Score
- 33-3
(8:05) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for 32-M.Jones-Drew INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at JAX 36. 55-L.Briggs for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 7:54XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- JAX 2
- Score
- 34-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:00TD AAAustin AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- JAX 46
- Score
- 40-3
(2:00) 25-A.Allen up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:49XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- JAX 2
- Score
- 41-3
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 · +14.56 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.75 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 3Austin Allen · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +5.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 4C. Shorts · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 5M. Bush · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 6D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 7M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.69 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 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 (+14.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (-4.14 EPA): (11:35) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Cox at CHI 45. 21-D.Cox to CHI 45 for no gain (15-B.Marshall).
Biggest single play (-8.30 EPA): Blaine Gabbert — (8:05) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for 32-M.Jones-Drew INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at JAX 36. 55-L.Briggs for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +14.56 total EPA
- Blaine Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -10.2% CPOE · -0.61 EPA/play · -23.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.199 | -0.310 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.6% | 31.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.331 | -0.606 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.286 | -0.225 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.310 | -0.199 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.4% | 48.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.31), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.31 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +18.55 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -23.57 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Cedric Tillman
- Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — L. Briggs
- Chicago Bears — Austin Allen
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the JAX 14 (Q1 4:26) — (4:26) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CHI 13 (Q2 14:06) — (14:06) 10-J.Scobee 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the JAX 13 (Q3 5:46) — (5:46) 9-R.Gould 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 85 (Q3 5:16); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 5:04) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 28–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the JAX 10 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 14:55) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the JAX 24 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 8:37) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 69 (Q4 8:05); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 7:54) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the JAX 46 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 25-A.Allen up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 1:49) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left intended for 14-J.Blackmon INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at JAX 36. 33-C.Tillman for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 9:34) — (9:34) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall to JAX 33 for 12 yards (56-K.Bosworth) [94-J.Mincey]. PENALTY on JAX-94-J.Mincey, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 33.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert sacked at CHI 28 for -7 yards (98-C.Wootton). FUMBLES (98-C.Wootton) [98-C.Wootton], RECOVERED by CHI-90-J.Peppers at CHI 23. 90-J.Peppers to CHI 23 for no gain (75-E.Mon
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep right to 14-J.Blackmon to CHI 28 for 19 yards (54-B.Urlacher).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep right to 84-C.Shorts to CHI 20 for 34 yards (26-T.Jennings).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for 32-M.Jones-Drew INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at JAX 36. 55-L.Briggs for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left intended for 14-J.Blackmon INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at JAX 36. 33-C.Tillman for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 25-A.Allen up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Cox at CHI 45. 21-D.Cox to CHI 45 for no gain (15-B.Marshall).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 4:26 · JAX 14 · Score 3-0
(4:26) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 14:06 · CHI 13 · Score 3-3
(14:06) 10-J.Scobee 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 5:46 · JAX 13 · Score 6-3
(5:46) 9-R.Gould 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 5:16 · CHI 85 · Score 12-3
(5:16) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left intended for 14-J.Blackmon INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at JAX 36. 33-C.Tillman for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 5:04 · JAX 2 · Score 13-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · JAX 10 · Score 19-3
(15:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · JAX 2 · Score 20-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 8:44 · JAX 24 · Score 26-3
(8:44) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 8:37 · JAX 2 · Score 27-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 8:05 · CHI 69 · Score 33-3
(8:05) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for 32-M.Jones-Drew INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Briggs at JAX 36. 55-L.Briggs for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 7:54 · JAX 2 · Score 34-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · JAX 46 · Score 40-3
(2:00) 25-A.Allen up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · JAX 2 · Score 41-3
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.
- Blaine Gabbert (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2012-10-07?
The Chicago Bears beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 41-3 in Week 5, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Chicago Bears 41, Jacksonville Jaguars 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Tillman (Q3 5:16) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 8:44) Chicago Bears touchdown — L. Briggs (Q4 8:05) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Allen (Q4 2:00) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 4:26, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 14:06, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 5:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 52.3% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +14.56 total passing EPA. Blaine Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars), 44.7% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.61 EPA per dropback, -23.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-4.14 EPA): (11:35) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Cox at CHI 45. 21-D.Cox to CHI 45 for no gain (15-B.Marshall)..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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