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NFL · Week 8 · October 28, 2012 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears: 2012 Week 8 Recap

Bears defeat Panthers 23–22 in Week 8

C.Newton led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 22–23 Week 8 finish.

Carolina Panthers 22 1–6
Final 22–23
Chicago Bears 23 6–1 Winner
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
22–23
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 13–7 Chicago Bears
Top passer
C. Newton
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Newton
Game date
October 28, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • C.Newton 20/47 · 309 YDS · 2 TD +9.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.LaFell 3 REC · 88 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Hartsock 1 REC · 25 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • E.Bennett 3 REC · 47 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Khalil Davis
    Khalil Davis 1 REC · 12 YDS · 1 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Forte 15 CAR · 70 YDS · 1 TD +1.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 23–22 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 13–7 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Newton
Top passer
C. Newton
Biggest EPA play
(6:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Je…
Game date
2012-10-28

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 23–22 on 2012-10-28, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 13–7 halftime lead. C. Newton posted a game-high +9.13 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers31063022
Chicago Bears70016023

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 4:37TD
    MFM. Forte

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 13
    Score
    0-6

    (4:37) 22-M.Forte right guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 4:32XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    0-7

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 2:06FG
    JMJ. Medlock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 16
    Score
    3-7

    (2:06) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 14:57TD
    CNC. Newton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 9
    Score
    9-7

    (14:57) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles right guard to CHI 1 for 8 yards (21-M.Wright). FUMBLES (21-M.Wright), recovered by CAR-83-L.Murphy at CHI -5. TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 14:45XP
    JMJ. Medlock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    10-7

    6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 4:41FG
    JMJ. Medlock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 13
    Score
    13-7

    (4:41) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 6:51FG
    JMJ. Medlock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 4
    Score
    16-7

    (6:51) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 1:35FG
    JMJ. Medlock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 25
    Score
    19-7

    (1:35) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 6:58TD
    Khalil Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 12
    Score
    19-13

    (6:58) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 87-K.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 6:52XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    19-14

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

  11. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 6:52TD
    Terrell Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 80
    Score
    19-20

    (6:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at CAR 25. 26-T.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 2:32FG
    JMJ. Medlock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 27
    Score
    22-20

    (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  13. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 0:04FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 23
    Score
    22-23

    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +9.13 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  2. 2B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  4. 4E. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  5. 5Khalil DavisKhalil Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Hartsock · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
  8. 8Josaiah StewartJosaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 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

C. Newton — CAR · Passing

C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+9.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.

C. Newton's top snap (-7.50 EPA): (6:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at CAR 25. 26-T.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Newton led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 47 dropbacks · 42.6% completion · -8.3% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +9.13 total EPA
  • J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +2.4% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -7.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play+0.004-0.035
Offensive success rate40.6%47.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.194-0.202
Rush EPA/play-0.209+0.023
Defensive EPA/play+0.035-0.004
Defensive success rate52.8%59.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.00, Chicago Bears -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: +0.00 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +0.42 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -2.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q1 4:37)
  • Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q2 14:57)
  • Khalil DavisChicago Bears — Khalil Davis (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 6:58)
  • Terrell JenningsChicago Bears — Terrell Jennings (Q4 6:52)

Field goals

  • Carolina Panthers — J. Medlock (Q1 2:06)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Medlock (Q2 4:41)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Medlock (Q3 6:51)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Medlock (Q3 1:35)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Medlock (Q4 2:32)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 0:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 13 (Q1 4:37) — (4:37) 22-M.Forte right guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 4:32) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 16 (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q2 14:57); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 14:45) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 13 (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 4 (Q3 6:51) — (6:51) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 25 (Q3 1:35) — (1:35) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 16–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 12 (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 87-K.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 6:52) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 80 (Q4 6:52); Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 27 (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. [WPA +41.1% · EPA +0.60]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at CAR 25. 26-T.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -39.2% · EPA -7.50]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 88-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings [90-J.Peppers] at CHI 43. 26-T.Jennings to CHI 45 for 2 yards (88-G.Olsen). [WPA -18.7% · EPA -2.80]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 41 for -8 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson), RECOVERED by CAR-95-C.Johnson at CHI 39. 95-C.Johnson to CHI 39 for no gain (72-G.Carimi). [WPA -17.7% · EPA -1.45]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 24 for -8 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson) [95-C.Johnson], RECOVERED by CAR-90-F.Alexander at CHI 16. 90-F.Alexander to CHI 16 for no gain (60-L.Lo [WPA -13.4% · EPA -4.71]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at CAR 25. 26-T.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -39.2% · EPA -7.50]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 24 for -8 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson) [95-C.Johnson], RECOVERED by CAR-90-F.Alexander at CHI 16. 90-F.Alexander to CHI 16 for no gain (60-L.Lo [WPA -13.4% · EPA -4.71]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 11-B.LaFell to CHI 18 for 62 yards (26-T.Jennings). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +4.37]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to CHI 25 for 47 yards (26-T.Jennings). [WPA +5.0% · EPA +3.36]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 4:37 · CAR 13 · Score 0-6
    (4:37) 22-M.Forte right guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 4:32 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  3. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 2:06 · CHI 16 · Score 3-7
    (2:06) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 14:57 · CHI 9 · Score 9-7
    (14:57) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles right guard to CHI 1 for 8 yards (21-M.Wright). FUMBLES (21-M.Wright), recovered by CAR-83-L.Murphy at CHI -5. TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 14:45 · CHI 2 · Score 10-7
    6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  6. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 4:41 · CHI 13 · Score 13-7
    (4:41) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  7. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 6:51 · CHI 4 · Score 16-7
    (6:51) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  8. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 1:35 · CHI 25 · Score 19-7
    (1:35) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  9. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:58 · CAR 12 · Score 19-13
    (6:58) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 87-K.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 6:52 · CAR 2 · Score 19-14
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  11. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · CHI 80 · Score 19-20
    (6:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at CAR 25. 26-T.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 2:32 · CHI 27 · Score 22-20
    (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Medlock 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  13. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · CAR 23 · Score 22-23
    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears on 2012-10-28?

The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 23-22 in Week 8, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 6, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Chicago Bears 16; Final: Carolina Panthers 22, Chicago Bears 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q1 4:37) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 14:57) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Davis (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 6:58) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Jennings (Q4 6:52) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Medlock (Q1 2:06, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Medlock (Q2 4:41, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Medlock (Q3 6:51, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Medlock (Q3 1:35, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Medlock (Q4 2:32, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 42.6% completion, -8.3% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +9.13 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 51.4% completion, +2.4% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -7.49 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-7.50 EPA): (6:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at CAR 25. 26-T.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Chicago Bears won 23-22 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W

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