Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 26–18 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 20–7 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:38) #62 E.Britton reports as eligible receiver. (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 13 f…
- Game date
- 2013-10-06
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 26–18 on 2013-10-06. D. Brees posted a game-high +15.60 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 6 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 18 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(7:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(6:03) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(6:02) #68 T.Leito reports as eligible receiver. 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-58-D.Williams, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(2:47) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(8:08) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(5:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(3:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(2:15) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 22-M.Forte rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:42FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 29
- Score
- 3-0
(7:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 6:03FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 6-0
(6:03) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:02TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 12-0
(6:02) #68 T.Leito reports as eligible receiver. 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-58-D.Williams, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:57XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 13-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:47TD AJA. JefferyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 13-6
(2:47) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:41XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:32TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 25
- Score
- 19-7
(:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:23XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 20-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:08FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 18
- Score
- 23-7
(8:08) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:00FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 23-10
(5:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:06FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 30
- Score
- 26-10
(3:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:15TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 26-16
(2:15) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:11Safety MFM. FortePoints+2
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 26-18
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 22-M.Forte rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +15.60 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +9.58 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 3Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.29 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 4P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5M. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 6J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +2.21 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 8D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+15.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+4.23 EPA): (:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.24 EPA): J. Cutler — (7:38) #62 E.Britton reports as eligible receiver. (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 13 for -7 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NO-94-C.Jordan at CHI 17. 94-C.Jordan to CHI
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) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +12.5% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.21 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 37 dropbacks · 78.4% completion · +19.2% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +15.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.187 | +0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.422 | +0.057 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.258 | +0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.056 | -0.187 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.06 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +3.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +15.55 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass)
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 6–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 29 (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 1 (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 6:02); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 5:57) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 2:41) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 25 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:23) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 18 (Q3 8:08) — (8:08) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q3 5:00) — (5:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 8–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 30 (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 2:11) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 22-M.Forte rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 7:38) — (7:38) #62 E.Britton reports as eligible receiver. (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 13 for -7 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NO-94-C.Jordan at CHI 17. 94-C.Jordan to CHI
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:43) — (8:43) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 80-J.Graham to CHI 45 for 29 yards (21-M.Wright).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 17-A.Jeffery to NO 11 for 31 yards (32-K.Vaccaro). NO-97-G.Foster was injured during the play.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Punt formation) 6-T.Morstead punts 42 yards to CHI 25, Center-47-J.Drescher, out of bounds.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 88-N.Toon pushed ob at CHI 36 for 35 yards (47-C.Conte).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 7:38) — (7:38) #62 E.Britton reports as eligible receiver. (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 13 for -7 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NO-94-C.Jordan at CHI 17. 94-C.Jordan to CHI
- Chicago Bears (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) (No Huddle) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery pushed ob at NO 2 for 58 yards (32-K.Vaccaro).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) #62 E.Britton reports as eligible receiver. (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete short right to 80-E.Bennett.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 7:42 · CHI 29 · Score 3-0
(7:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 6:03 · CHI 1 · Score 6-0
(6:03) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:02 · CHI 2 · Score 12-0
(6:02) #68 T.Leito reports as eligible receiver. 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-58-D.Williams, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:57 · CHI 2 · Score 13-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 2:47 · NO 3 · Score 13-6
(2:47) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 2:41 · NO 2 · Score 13-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · CHI 25 · Score 19-7
(:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:23 · CHI 2 · Score 20-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 8:08 · CHI 18 · Score 23-7
(8:08) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 5:00 · NO 9 · Score 23-10
(5:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 3:06 · CHI 30 · Score 26-10
(3:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:15 · NO 2 · Score 26-16
(2:15) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q4 2:11 · NO 2 · Score 26-18
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 22-M.Forte rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears on 2013-10-06?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 26-18 in Week 5, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 6, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 14, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 3, Chicago Bears 8; Final: New Orleans Saints 26, Chicago Bears 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q2 6:02) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 2:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:32) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 2:15) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q1 7:42, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q1 6:03, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q3 8:08, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 5:00, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q4 3:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 61.5% completion, +12.5% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.21 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 78.4% completion, +19.2% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +15.60 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.60 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.23 EPA): (:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
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