Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 40–23 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 24–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Anthony Brown
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 43 for -9 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (…
- Game date
- 2013-09-22
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 40–23 on 2013-09-22. Anthony Brown posted a game-high +10.73 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 40 | |
| 0 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.73 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 2
J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +7.22 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 3

Dyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play - 4
A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 5
E. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 6
M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 7
M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.13 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 8
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.64 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
Anthony Brown — PIT · Receiving
Anthony Brown posted the highest total EPA (+10.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.
Anthony Brown's top snap (+4.38 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown to CHI 15 for 45 yards (47-C.Conte).
Biggest single play (-9.44 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (4:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 43 for -9 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (55-L.Briggs), touched at PIT 43, RECOVERED by CHI-90-J.Peppers at PIT 42. 90-J.Peppers for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN
Quarterback report card
B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +5.2% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -12.94 total EPA
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.079 | -0.190 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.206 | -0.281 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.030 | -0.401 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.190 | -0.079 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 54.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.08 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.19 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, +6.45 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -15.94 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Chicago Bears — M. Forte
Chicago Bears — M. Bush 
Chicago Bears — Matthew Wright 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Chicago Bears — E. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) 
Chicago Bears — Jabrill Peppers
Field goals
Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 17–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (Q1 8:07) — (8:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q1 5:10) — (5:10) 22-M.Forte right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 5:05) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 2:01) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q2 13:39) — (13:39) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 71 (Q2 9:08); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 8:57) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CHI 33 (Q2 6:35) — (6:35) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 6:27) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PIT 15 (Q3 10:58) — (10:58) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CHI 18 (Q3 5:43) — (5:43) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CHI 21 (Q3 1:57) — (1:57) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 1:50) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 13–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CHI 26 (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PIT 17 (Q4 5:55); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 5:48) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 48 (Q4 4:09).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 28 for -9 yards (58-D.Williams). FUMBLES (58-D.Williams), touched at PIT 28, RECOVERED by CHI-50-Ja.Anderson at PIT 17. 50-Ja.Anderson to PIT 17 for no gain (73
- Chicago Bears (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall to PIT 22 for 41 yards (24-I.Taylor).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler scrambles left tackle to CHI 39 for 13 yards (21-R.Golden).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 22-M.Forte to PIT 5 for 11 yards (29-S.Thomas, 25-R.Clark).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 43 for -9 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (55-L.Briggs), touched at PIT 43, RECOVERED by CHI-90-J.Peppers at PIT 42. 90-J.Peppers for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright at PIT 38. 21-M.Wright for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 28 for -9 yards (58-D.Williams). FUMBLES (58-D.Williams), touched at PIT 28, RECOVERED by CHI-50-Ja.Anderson at PIT 17. 50-Ja.Anderson to PIT 17 for no gain (73
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 14:22) — (14:22) 23-F.Jones right tackle to PIT 28 for 1 yard (21-M.Wright). FUMBLES (21-M.Wright), RECOVERED by CHI-69-H.Melton at PIT 28. 69-H.Melton to PIT 29 for -1 yards (61-F.Velasco).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 8:07 · PIT 29 · Score 3-0
(8:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 5:10 · PIT 5 · Score 9-0
(5:10) 22-M.Forte right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 5:05 · PIT 2 · Score 10-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 2:06 · PIT 1 · Score 16-0
(2:06) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 2:01 · PIT 2 · Score 17-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 13:39 · CHI 9 · Score 17-3
(13:39) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 9:08 · CHI 71 · Score 23-3
(9:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Wright at PIT 38. 21-M.Wright for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 8:57 · PIT 2 · Score 24-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 6:35 · CHI 33 · Score 24-9
(6:35) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 6:27 · CHI 2 · Score 24-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 10:58 · PIT 15 · Score 27-10
(10:58) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 5:43 · CHI 18 · Score 27-13
(5:43) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 1:57 · CHI 21 · Score 27-19
(1:57) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:50 · CHI 2 · Score 27-20
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 10:43 · CHI 26 · Score 27-23
(10:43) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 5:55 · PIT 17 · Score 33-23
(5:55) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete deep left to 80-E.Bennett. Coverage by #29 Thomas. Chicago challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 5:48 · PIT 2 · Score 34-23
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 4:09 · CHI 48 · Score 40-23
(4:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 43 for -9 yards (55-L.Briggs). FUMBLES (55-L.Briggs), touched at PIT 43, RECOVERED by CHI-90-J.Peppers at PIT 42. 90-J.Peppers for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN
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.
- Anthony Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) 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 Pittsburgh Steelers on 2013-09-22?
The Chicago Bears beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 40-23 in Week 3, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q4: Chicago Bears 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Chicago Bears 40, Pittsburgh Steelers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q1 5:10) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bush (Q1 2:06) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Wright (Q2 9:08) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 6:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 1:57) Chicago Bears touchdown — E. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 5:55) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Peppers (Q4 4:09) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 8:07, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 13:39, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 10:58, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 5:43, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 10:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.5% completion, +5.2% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -12.94 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 57.1% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Anthony Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+4.38 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown to CHI 15 for 45 yards (47-C.Conte)..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L