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NFL · Week 9 · November 4, 2013 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: 2013 Week 9 Recap

Bears defeat Packers 27–20 in Week 9

J.McCown led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 27–20 Week 9 finish.

Chicago Bears 27 5–3 Winner
Final 27–20
Green Bay Packers 20 5–3
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
27–20
Halftime
Chicago Bears 17–10 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
J. McCown
FantasyHQ MVP
J.McCown
Game date
November 4, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • J.McCown 22/43 · 291 YDS · 2 TD +11.2 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Marshall 7 REC · 107 YDS · 1 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Jeffery 5 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • E.Lacy 22 CAR · 150 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Starks 6 CAR · 40 YDS · 1 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 1/4 · 33 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 27–20 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Chicago Bears 17–10 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. McCown
Top passer
J. McCown
Biggest EPA play
(5:09) 9-S.Wallace pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at…
Game date
2013-11-04

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 27–20 on 2013-11-04. J. McCown posted a game-high +11.16 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Chicago Bears71073027
Green Bay Packers100100020

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 12:28FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 12
    Score
    0-3

    (12:28) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 9:55TD
    BMB. Marshall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 23
    Score
    6-3

    (9:55) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-38-T.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 9:48XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-3

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

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 3:45TD
    JSJ. Starks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 32
    Score
    7-9

    (3:45) 44-J.Starks left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 3:38XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    7-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 9:28TD
    MFM. Forte

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    13-10

    (9:28) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 9:26XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-10

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

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:02FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 6
    Score
    17-10

    (:02) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 13:08TD
    ELE. Lacy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 1
    Score
    17-16

    (13:08) 27-E.Lacy right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 13:04XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    17-17

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 8:48FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 5
    Score
    17-20

    (8:48) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  12. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 2:46TD
    AJA. Jeffery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 6
    Score
    23-20

    (2:46) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 2:41XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    24-20

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

  14. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 0:53FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 9
    Score
    27-20

    (:53) 9-R.Gould 27 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. 1J. McCown · Chicago Bears · Passing · +11.16 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +8.13 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  3. 3E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +5.34 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.72 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  7. 7Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +1.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Bush · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 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. McCown — CHI · Passing

J. McCown posted the highest total EPA (+11.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

J. McCown's top snap (+3.66 EPA): (9:55) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-38-T.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

Biggest single play (-5.90 EPA): S. Wallace — (5:09) 9-S.Wallace pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CHI 41. 90-J.Peppers to GB 45 for 14 yards (70-T.Lang).

Quarterback report card

J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. McCown (Chicago Bears) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -6.5% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +11.16 total EPA
  • S. Wallace (Green Bay Packers) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -9.2% CPOE · -0.55 EPA/play · -12.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.085-0.030
Offensive success rate44.1%45.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.260-0.396
Rush EPA/play+0.072+0.279
Defensive EPA/play+0.030-0.085
Defensive success rate54.2%55.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: +0.09 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: -0.03 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +7.92 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -2.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. McCown pass) (Q1 9:55)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Starks (Q1 3:45)
  • Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q2 9:28)
  • Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Q3 13:08)
  • Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (J. McCown pass) (Q3 2:46)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 12:28)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q2 0:02)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 8:48)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q4 0:53)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q1 12:28) — (12:28) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 23 (Q1 9:55); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 9:48) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 32 (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) 44-J.Starks left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 3:38) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 9:26) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 13:08) — (13:08) 27-E.Lacy right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 13:04) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 5 (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q3 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 2:41) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 9 (Q4 0:53) — (:53) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) 9-S.Wallace pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CHI 41. 90-J.Peppers to GB 45 for 14 yards (70-T.Lang). [WPA -19.9% · EPA -5.90]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 3:55) — (3:55) 8-A.Podlesh punt is BLOCKED by 57-J.Lattimore, Center-65-P.Mannelly, RECOVERED by GB-32-C.Banjo at CHI 32. 32-C.Banjo to CHI 32 for no gain (14-E.Weems). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -3.29]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 13:57) — (13:57) 27-E.Lacy right guard pushed ob at CHI 1 for 56 yards (26-T.Jennings). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +3.92]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 9-S.Wallace sacked at CHI 45 for -5 yards (99-S.McClellin). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -2.25]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short left to 22-M.Forte to GB 25 for 33 yards (43-M.Jennings). [WPA +12.0% · EPA +2.87]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) 9-S.Wallace pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CHI 41. 90-J.Peppers to GB 45 for 14 yards (70-T.Lang). [WPA -19.9% · EPA -5.90]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 13:57) — (13:57) 27-E.Lacy right guard pushed ob at CHI 1 for 56 yards (26-T.Jennings). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +3.92]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-38-T.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +3.66]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 3:55) — (3:55) 8-A.Podlesh punt is BLOCKED by 57-J.Lattimore, Center-65-P.Mannelly, RECOVERED by GB-32-C.Banjo at CHI 32. 32-C.Banjo to CHI 32 for no gain (14-E.Weems). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -3.29]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 12:28 · CHI 12 · Score 0-3
    (12:28) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  2. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 9:55 · GB 23 · Score 6-3
    (9:55) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-38-T.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  3. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 9:48 · GB 2 · Score 7-3
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 3:45 · CHI 32 · Score 7-9
    (3:45) 44-J.Starks left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 3:38 · CHI 2 · Score 7-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  6. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 9:28 · GB 1 · Score 13-10
    (9:28) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 9:26 · GB 2 · Score 14-10
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  8. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · GB 6 · Score 17-10
    (:02) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 13:08 · CHI 1 · Score 17-16
    (13:08) 27-E.Lacy right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 13:04 · CHI 2 · Score 17-17
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  11. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 8:48 · CHI 5 · Score 17-20
    (8:48) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  12. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 2:46 · GB 6 · Score 23-20
    (2:46) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 2:41 · GB 2 · Score 24-20
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
  14. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 0:53 · GB 9 · Score 27-20
    (:53) 9-R.Gould 27 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.
  • J. McCown (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. McCown (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers on 2013-11-04?

The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 27-20 in Week 9, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Chicago Bears 27, Green Bay Packers 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. McCown pass) (Q1 9:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Starks (Q1 3:45) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q2 9:28) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q3 13:08) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. McCown pass) (Q3 2:46) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 12:28, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 8:48, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 0:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

J. McCown (Chicago Bears), 51.2% completion, -6.5% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +11.16 total passing EPA. S. Wallace (Green Bay Packers), 47.8% completion, -9.2% CPOE, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -12.55 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

J. McCown (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.66 EPA): (9:55) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-38-T.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Was Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Chicago Bears won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

Green Bay Packers

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L