Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 24–21 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 14–13 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Marshall
- Top passer
- Andy Dalton
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:28) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at…
- Game date
- 2013-09-08
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24–21 on 2013-09-08, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 14–13 halftime lead. B. Marshall posted a game-high +9.97 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(9:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 83-M.Bennett for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
(Kick formation) 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(2:38) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(3:01) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
9-R.Gould kicks 65 yards from CHI 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(7:56) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(3:25) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(8:06) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 9:59TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 8
- Score
- 0-6
(9:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 83-M.Bennett for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 9:52XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
(Kick formation) 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:38TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 6-7
(2:38) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:34XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:01TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 45
- Score
- 13-7
(3:01) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:53XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:13FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 40
- Score
- 14-10
(:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:11FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 35
- Score
- 14-10
9-R.Gould kicks 65 yards from CHI 35 to end zone, Touchback.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 7:56TD BGB. Green-EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 20-10
(7:56) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 7:52XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 21-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 3:25TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 21-16
(3:25) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 3:22XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 21-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 8:06TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 19
- Score
- 21-23
(8:06) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 7:58XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 21-24
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).
- 1B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +9.97 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 2J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +9.05 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3
Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +6.13 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 4Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5M. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 6J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 7T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8
Marcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.99 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
B. Marshall — CHI · Receiving
B. Marshall posted the highest total EPA (+9.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.
B. Marshall's top snap (+3.18 EPA): (11:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall to CIN 36 for 38 yards (23-T.Newman).
Biggest single play (-6.13 EPA): Andy Dalton — (8:28) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at CHI 17. 33-C.Tillman pushed ob at CIN 42 for 41 yards (85-T.Eifert).
Quarterback report card
Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 36 dropbacks · 72.2% completion · +12.9% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.13 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.170 | +0.266 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.030 | -0.172 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.054 | -0.049 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 54.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.05, Chicago Bears +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.05 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.05 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +4.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +3.49 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. Bennett (J. Cutler pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. Green-Ellis
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte
- Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q1 9:59); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 9:52) — (Kick formation) 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q1 2:38) — (2:38) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 2:34) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CHI 45 (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 2:53) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CIN 40 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CHI 35 (Q2 0:11) — 9-R.Gould kicks 65 yards from CHI 35 to end zone, Touchback..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q3 7:56) — (7:56) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 7:52) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 3:22) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 7:58) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 29-M.Bush INTERCEPTED by 55-V.Burfict [93-M.Johnson] at CIN 48. 55-V.Burfict to CHI 40 for 12 yards (86-K.Adams). CIN-55-V.Burfict was injur
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:28) — (8:28) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at CHI 17. 33-C.Tillman pushed ob at CIN 42 for 41 yards (85-T.Eifert).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 12-M.Sanu to CHI 17 for 10 yards (26-T.Jennings). FUMBLES (26-T.Jennings), RECOVERED by CHI-26-T.Jennings at CHI 19. 26-T.Jennings to CHI 19 for no gain (85-T.Ei
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:28) — (8:28) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Tillman at CHI 17. 33-C.Tillman pushed ob at CIN 42 for 41 yards (85-T.Eifert).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 29-M.Bush INTERCEPTED by 55-V.Burfict [93-M.Johnson] at CIN 48. 55-V.Burfict to CHI 40 for 12 yards (86-K.Adams). CIN-55-V.Burfict was injur
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete deep right to 18-A.Green. PENALTY on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CHI 35 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 9:59 · CIN 8 · Score 0-6
(9:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 83-M.Bennett for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 9:52 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 2:38 · CHI 2 · Score 6-7
(2:38) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 2:34 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 3:01 · CHI 45 · Score 13-7
(3:01) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 2:53 · CHI 2 · Score 14-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · CIN 40 · Score 14-10
(:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · CHI 35 · Score 14-10
9-R.Gould kicks 65 yards from CHI 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 7:56 · CHI 5 · Score 20-10
(7:56) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 7:52 · CHI 2 · Score 21-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 3:25 · CIN 1 · Score 21-16
(3:25) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 3:22 · CIN 2 · Score 21-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 8:06 · CIN 19 · Score 21-23
(8:06) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 7:58 · CIN 2 · Score 21-24
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Marshall (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears on 2013-09-08?
The Chicago Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-21 in Week 1, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Chicago Bears 6; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 21, Chicago Bears 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 9:59) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 2:38) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 3:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q3 7:56) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q3 3:25) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 8:06) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 72.2% completion, +12.9% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.13 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 61.8% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.05 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears?
B. Marshall (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.18 EPA): (11:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall to CIN 36 for 38 yards (23-T.Newman)..
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Now 0-1 L
Chicago Bears
Now 1-0 W
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