Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 28–20 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 7–17 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:29) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Full…
- Game date
- 2014-09-14
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the San Francisco 49ers 28–20 on 2014-09-14, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 17–7 halftime lead. J. Cutler posted a game-high +11.39 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 28 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(12:46) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(2:53) 9-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(2:27) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(6:00) 9-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(13:41) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 0. 0-yds YAC
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(13:17) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(7:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 12:46TD MCM. CrabtreePoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 0-6
(12:46) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 12:42XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 2:53FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 9
- Score
- 0-10
(2:53) 9-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 2:27TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 8
- Score
- 0-16
(2:27) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 2:22XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-17
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:18TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 17
- Score
- 6-17
(:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:13XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 6:00FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 6
- Score
- 7-20
(6:00) 9-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 13:41TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 13-20
(13:41) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 0. 0-yds YAC
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 13:35XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 14-20
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 13:17TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 3
- Score
- 20-20
(13:17) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 13:14XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 21-20
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 7:00TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 3
- Score
- 27-20
(7:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:55XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 28-20
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +11.39 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.32 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 3V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 4Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 5S. Johnson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6S. Holmes · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 7A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8D. Rosario · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.80 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 (+11.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (+3.72 EPA): (:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.08 EPA): C. Kaepernick — (13:29) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at SF 26. 23-K.Fuller to SF 6 for 20 yards (67-D.Kilgore). PENALTY on SF-7-C.Kaepernick, Unsportsmanlike Co
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) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +11.39 total EPA
- C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · +2.2% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.010 | -0.109 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.2% | 47.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.259 | -0.034 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.419 | -0.295 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.109 | -0.010 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.0% | 58.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.11 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +0.80 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -9.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — M. Crabtree (C. Kaepernick pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
- Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q1 12:46); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 12:42) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) 9-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 2:22) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SF 17 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 0:13) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CHI 6 (Q3 6:00) — (6:00) 9-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 21–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 0. 0-yds YAC; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 13:35) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 13:14) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 6:55) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 13:29) — (13:29) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at SF 26. 23-K.Fuller to SF 6 for 20 yards (67-D.Kilgore). PENALTY on SF-7-C.Kaepernick, Unsportsmanlike Co
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left intended for 46-D.Carrier INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at CHI 40. 23-K.Fuller to SF 42 for 18 yards (81-A.Boldin, 67-D.Kilgore).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 8:28) — (8:28) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery to SF 8 for 29 yards (29-C.Culliver). Caught at SF 11. 3-yds YAC
- Chicago Bears (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 13:23) — (13:23) 16-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 59-A.Lynch, Center-44-J.Cain, ball out of bounds at CHI 8.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 13:29) — (13:29) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at SF 26. 23-K.Fuller to SF 6 for 20 yards (67-D.Kilgore). PENALTY on SF-7-C.Kaepernick, Unsportsmanlike Co
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left tackle to CHI 28 for 2 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by CHI-29-D.McCray at CHI 20. 29-D.McCray to CHI 20 for no gain (67-D.Kilgore). 8-yds of
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 9:30) — (9:30) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 47-C.Conte at CHI 31. 47-C.Conte to CHI 32 for 1 yard (89-V.McDonald).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 12:46 · CHI 3 · Score 0-6
(12:46) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 12:42 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 2:53 · CHI 9 · Score 0-10
(2:53) 9-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 2:27 · CHI 8 · Score 0-16
(2:27) (Shotgun) 21-F.Gore left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 2:22 · CHI 2 · Score 0-17
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:18 · SF 17 · Score 6-17
(:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · SF 2 · Score 7-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 6:00 · CHI 6 · Score 7-20
(6:00) 9-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 13:41 · SF 5 · Score 13-20
(13:41) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 0. 0-yds YAC - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 13:35 · SF 2 · Score 14-20
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 13:17 · SF 3 · Score 20-20
(13:17) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 13:14 · SF 2 · Score 21-20
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 7:00 · SF 3 · Score 27-20
(7:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 6:55 · SF 2 · Score 28-20
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
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.
- 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 Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers on 2014-09-14?
The Chicago Bears beat the San Francisco 49ers 28-20 in Week 2, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, San Francisco 49ers 10; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 21, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Chicago Bears 28, San Francisco 49ers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Crabtree (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q1 12:46) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q2 2:27) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 0:18) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 13:41) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 13:17) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 7:00) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 2:53, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 6:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 52.3% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +11.39 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 47.7% completion, +2.2% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+3.72 EPA): (:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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