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NFL · Week 13 · November 27, 2014 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: 2014 Week 13 Recap

Lions defeat Bears 34–17 in Week 13

Matthew Stafford led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 17–34 Week 13 finish.

Chicago Bears 17 5–7
Final 17–34
Detroit Lions 34 8–4 Winner
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
17–34
Halftime
Chicago Bears 14–24 Detroit Lions
Top passer
J. Cutler
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Game date
November 27, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • A.Jeffery 9 REC · 71 YDS · 2 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bennett 8 REC · 109 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Cutler +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 34/48 · 383 YDS · 2 TD +8.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 11 REC · 146 YDS · 2 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Riddick 6 REC · 54 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 34–17 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 14–24 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Top passer
J. Cutler
Biggest EPA play
(4:26) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 4 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOV…
Game date
2014-11-27

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 34–17 on 2014-11-27. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +8.77 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Chicago Bears14030017
Detroit Lions321010034

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 10:39TD
    AJA. Jeffery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 10
    Score
    6-0

    (10:39) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 10:33XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-0

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 6:56FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 28
    Score
    7-3

    (6:56) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 3:42TD
    AJA. Jeffery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 6
    Score
    13-3

    (3:42) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 17-A.Jeffery for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-N.Suh].

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 3:35XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    14-3

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 13:01TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 25
    Score
    14-9

    (13:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-C.Jones].

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 12:55XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    14-10

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 3:23TD
    Jaheim Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 1
    Score
    14-16

    (3:23) 35-J.Bell left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 3:18XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    14-17

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:28TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 6
    Score
    14-23

    (:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:24XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    14-24

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  12. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 8:59FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 17
    Score
    17-24

    (8:59) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 15:00TD
    Jaheim Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 1
    Score
    17-30

    (15:00) 35-J.Bell left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 14:57XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    17-31

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  15. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 6:21FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 22
    Score
    17-34

    (6:21) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +8.77 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  3. 3Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  6. 6G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  7. 7Josh RossJosh Ross · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Fuller · Detroit Lions · 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.

Matthew Stafford

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+8.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (-6.73 EPA): (4:26) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 4 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by CHI-69-J.Allen at DET 5. 69-J.Allen to DET 5 for no gain (9-M.Stafford).

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) · 56 dropbacks · 55.4% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -3.42 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 48 dropbacks · 70.8% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +8.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.081+0.108
Offensive success rate38.8%51.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.061+0.183
Rush EPA/play-0.478-0.042
Defensive EPA/play-0.108+0.081
Defensive success rate48.3%61.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.08 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -6.45 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +9.58 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 10:39)
  • Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 3:42)
  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 13:01)
  • Jaheim BellDetroit Lions — Jaheim Bell (Q2 3:23)
  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 0:28)
  • Jaheim BellDetroit Lions — Jaheim Bell (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q1 6:56)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q3 8:59)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 6:21)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 10:33) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 28 (Q1 6:56) — (6:56) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 17-A.Jeffery for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-N.Suh].; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 3:35) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 21–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 25 (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-C.Jones].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 12:55) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 3:23) — (3:23) 35-J.Bell left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 3:18) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:24) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 17 (Q3 8:59) — (8:59) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 35-J.Bell left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 14:57) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 22 (Q4 6:21) — (6:21) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q1 4:26) — (4:26) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 4 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by CHI-69-J.Allen at DET 5. 69-J.Allen to DET 5 for no gain (9-M.Stafford). [WPA -14.0% · EPA -6.73]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 5:59) — (5:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-J.Ross to CHI 20 for 31 yards (45-B.Vereen; 30-D.Hurst). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +2.83]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-C.Jones]. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.50]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 3:23) — (3:23) 35-J.Bell left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.59]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 25-T.Riddick to CHI 1 for 14 yards (57-J.Bostic). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +1.73]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q1 4:26) — (4:26) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 4 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by CHI-69-J.Allen at DET 5. 69-J.Allen to DET 5 for no gain (9-M.Stafford). [WPA -14.0% · EPA -6.73]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 12:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 17-A.Jeffery to DET 45 for 26 yards (27-G.Quin). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +3.51]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-C.Jones]. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.50]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 9:38) — (9:38) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 27-G.Quin (23-D.Slay) at CHI 42. 27-G.Quin ran ob at CHI 42 for no gain. [WPA -1.0% · EPA -3.38]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 10:39 · DET 10 · Score 6-0
    (10:39) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 10:33 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  3. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 6:56 · CHI 28 · Score 7-3
    (6:56) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  4. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 3:42 · DET 6 · Score 13-3
    (3:42) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 17-A.Jeffery for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-N.Suh].
  5. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 3:35 · DET 2 · Score 14-3
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 13:01 · CHI 25 · Score 14-9
    (13:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-C.Jones].
  7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 12:55 · CHI 2 · Score 14-10
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  8. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 3:23 · CHI 1 · Score 14-16
    (3:23) 35-J.Bell left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 3:18 · CHI 2 · Score 14-17
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  10. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:28 · CHI 6 · Score 14-23
    (:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · CHI 2 · Score 14-24
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  12. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 8:59 · DET 17 · Score 17-24
    (8:59) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  13. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CHI 1 · Score 17-30
    (15:00) 35-J.Bell left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · CHI 2 · Score 17-31
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  15. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 6:21 · CHI 22 · Score 17-34
    (6:21) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Cutler (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions on 2014-11-27?

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 34-17 in Week 13, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Chicago Bears 14, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 21; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 10; Final: Chicago Bears 17, Detroit Lions 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 10:39) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 3:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 13:01) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q2 3:23) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:28) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q4 15:00) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 6:56, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 8:59, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 6:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 55.4% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.42 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 70.8% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.77 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (-6.73 EPA): (4:26) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 4 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by CHI-69-J.Allen at DET 5. 69-J.Allen to DET 5 for no gain (9-M.Stafford)..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

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