Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 27–21 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 14–24 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:01) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 26…
- Game date
- 2013-10-10
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants 27–21 on 2013-10-10. J. Cutler posted a game-high +11.44 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| 7 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +11.44 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 2
B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 3
V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 4
M. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 5
H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 6
M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 7
B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 8
T. Fiammetta · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 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 (+11.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (+3.30 EPA): (14:23) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.79 EPA): E. Manning — (10:01) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at NYG 48. 26-T.Jennings for 48 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) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +11.44 total EPA
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.128 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.8% | 52.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.055 | +0.279 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.089 | -0.162 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.128 | -0.088 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.6% | 55.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.09, Chicago Bears +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.09 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.13 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +10.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +5.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — Terrell Jennings
New York Giants — B. Jacobs
Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
New York Giants — Rodney Randle (E. Manning pass)
Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
New York Giants — B. Jacobs
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 CHI 55 (Q1 10:01); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 9:50) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q1 3:55) — (3:55) 34-B.Jacobs right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 3:48) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 17–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 14:18) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 37 (Q2 10:41); New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 10:31); Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q2 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 5:20) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 34 (Q3 11:29) — (11:29) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 0:10) — (:10) #73 J.Brewer reports eligible. 34-B.Jacobs left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 0:06) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at NYG 48. 26-T.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right intended for 83-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at CHI 10. 26-T.Jennings to CHI 26 for 16 yards (80-V.Cruz).
- New York Giants (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 38-Z.Bowman at NYG 36. 38-Z.Bowman to NYG 12 for 24 yards (65-W.Beatty).
- New York Giants (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-R.Randle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete short left to 15-B.Marshall.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q1 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at NYG 48. 26-T.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 38-Z.Bowman at NYG 36. 38-Z.Bowman to NYG 12 for 24 yards (65-W.Beatty).
- New York Giants (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-R.Randle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- New York Giants (Q3 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 88-H.Nicks pushed ob at CHI 35 for 31 yards (21-M.Wright).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 10:01 · CHI 55 · Score 0-6
(10:01) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Jennings at NYG 48. 26-T.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 9:50 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 3:55 · CHI 4 · Score 6-7
(3:55) 34-B.Jacobs right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 3:48 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 14:23 · NYG 10 · Score 7-13
(14:23) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 14:18 · NYG 2 · Score 7-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 10:41 · CHI 37 · Score 13-14
(10:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-R.Randle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 10:31 · CHI 2 · Score 14-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. PENALTY on CHI-23-D.Hester, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 5:24 · NYG 3 · Score 14-20
(5:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 5:20 · NYG 2 · Score 14-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · NYG 22 · Score 14-24
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 11:29 · NYG 34 · Score 14-27
(11:29) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 0:10 · CHI 1 · Score 20-27
(:10) #73 J.Brewer reports eligible. 34-B.Jacobs left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 0:06 · CHI 2 · Score 21-27
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
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.
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Chicago Bears on 2013-10-10?
The Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants 27-21 in Week 6, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: New York Giants 7, Chicago Bears 17; Q3: New York Giants 7, Chicago Bears 3; Final: New York Giants 21, Chicago Bears 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Jennings (Q1 10:01) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q1 3:55) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 14:23) New York Giants touchdown — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q2 10:41) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 5:24) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q3 0:10) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 11:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Chicago Bears?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 58.5% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +11.44 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Chicago Bears?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.30 EPA): (14:23) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Giants vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Chicago Bears won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W