Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 31–24 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 21–14 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Jeffery
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:46) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 27 for -7 yards (97-W.Young). FUMBLES (97-W.Youn…
- Game date
- 2014-10-05
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Chicago Bears 31–24 on 2014-10-05, overcoming Chicago Bears's 21–14 halftime lead. A. Jeffery posted a game-high +9.64 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(11:17) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 63 yards to CAR 21, Center-44-J.Cain. 16-C.Brown for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-24-T.Williams, Interference with Opportunity to Catch, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Officially, a punt of 59 yards. The Replay Official challenged the kick touched ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(4:35) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(2:23) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(10:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(7:21) 26-C.Ogbonnaya up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Brian Folkerts reported as eligible.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(2:42) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(4:33) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(2:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:17TD Charles BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 84
- Score
- 0-6
(11:17) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 63 yards to CAR 21, Center-44-J.Cain. 16-C.Brown for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-24-T.Williams, Interference with Opportunity to Catch, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Officially, a punt of 59 yards. The Replay Official challenged the kick touched ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 10:56XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 4:35TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 10
- Score
- 6-7
(4:35) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 4:31XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 2:23TD JCJ. CutlerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 10
- Score
- 13-7
(2:23) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 2:13XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 14-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 10:59TD AJA. JefferyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 25
- Score
- 20-7
(10:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 10:51XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 21-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:17TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 9
- Score
- 21-13
(:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:12XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 21-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 7:21TD COC. OgbonnayaPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 21-20
(7:21) 26-C.Ogbonnaya up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Brian Folkerts reported as eligible.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 7:16XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 21-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 2:42FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 27
- Score
- 24-21
(2:42) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:33FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 26
- Score
- 24-24
(4:33) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:23TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 6
- Score
- 24-30
(2:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:18XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 24-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +9.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 2G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.54 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 3J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +6.10 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 4M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 5J. Cotchery · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 6E. Dickson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 7Charles Brown · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 8B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 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
A. Jeffery — CHI · Receiving
A. Jeffery posted the highest total EPA (+9.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.38 EPA per play.
A. Jeffery's top snap (+4.14 EPA): (10:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.89 EPA): C. Newton — (3:46) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 27 for -7 yards (97-W.Young). FUMBLES (97-W.Young), touched at CAR 18, RECOVERED by CHI-99-L.Houston at CAR 13. 99-L.Houston to CAR 13 for no gain (78-N.Chand
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) · 42 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.10 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -5.4% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.173 | -0.120 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 41.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.145 | -0.193 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.544 | +0.012 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.120 | +0.173 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.5% | 61.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.17 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.12 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -9.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -14.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Charles Brown
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — J. Cutler
- Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass)
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Ogbonnaya
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 84 (Q1 11:17); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 10:56) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 10 (Q1 4:35) — (4:35) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 4:31) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 10 (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 2:13) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 25 (Q2 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 10:51) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:12) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 7:21) — (7:21) 26-C.Ogbonnaya up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Brian Folkerts reported as eligible.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 7:16) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CAR 27 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 26 (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 2:18) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle intended for 14-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 21-T.DeCoud at CAR 33. 21-T.DeCoud to CHI 32 for 35 yards (75-K.Long).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 27 for -7 yards (97-W.Young). FUMBLES (97-W.Young), touched at CAR 18, RECOVERED by CHI-99-L.Houston at CAR 13. 99-L.Houston to CAR 13 for no gain (78-N.Chand
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right end to CHI 25 for 5 yards (20-A.Cason). FUMBLES (20-A.Cason), RECOVERED by CAR-99-K.Short at CHI 23. 99-K.Short to CHI 23 for no gain (83-M.Bennett).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 11:17) — (11:17) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 63 yards to CAR 21, Center-44-J.Cain. 16-C.Brown for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-24-T.Williams, Interference with Opportunity to Catch, 15 yards, enforced between
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 27 for -7 yards (97-W.Young). FUMBLES (97-W.Young), touched at CAR 18, RECOVERED by CHI-99-L.Houston at CAR 13. 99-L.Houston to CAR 13 for no gain (78-N.Chand
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle intended for 14-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 21-T.DeCoud at CAR 33. 21-T.DeCoud to CHI 32 for 35 yards (75-K.Long).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right end to CHI 25 for 5 yards (20-A.Cason). FUMBLES (20-A.Cason), RECOVERED by CAR-99-K.Short at CHI 23. 99-K.Short to CHI 23 for no gain (83-M.Bennett).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 11:17) — (11:17) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 63 yards to CAR 21, Center-44-J.Cain. 16-C.Brown for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-24-T.Williams, Interference with Opportunity to Catch, 15 yards, enforced between
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 11:17 · CAR 84 · Score 0-6
(11:17) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 63 yards to CAR 21, Center-44-J.Cain. 16-C.Brown for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-24-T.Williams, Interference with Opportunity to Catch, 15 yards, enforced between - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 10:56 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 4:35 · CAR 10 · Score 6-7
(4:35) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 22-M.Forte for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 4:31 · CAR 2 · Score 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 2:23 · CAR 10 · Score 13-7
(2:23) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 2:13 · CAR 2 · Score 14-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 10:59 · CAR 25 · Score 20-7
(10:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 10:51 · CAR 2 · Score 21-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · CHI 9 · Score 21-13
(:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · CHI 2 · Score 21-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 7:21 · CHI 1 · Score 21-20
(7:21) 26-C.Ogbonnaya up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Brian Folkerts reported as eligible. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 7:16 · CHI 2 · Score 21-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 2:42 · CAR 27 · Score 24-21
(2:42) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:33 · CHI 26 · Score 24-24
(4:33) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:23 · CHI 6 · Score 24-30
(2:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 2:18 · CHI 2 · Score 24-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Jeffery (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 Carolina Panthers on 2014-10-05?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Chicago Bears 31-24 in Week 5, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 14, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Final: Chicago Bears 24, Carolina Panthers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Brown (Q1 11:17) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 4:35) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Cutler (Q1 2:23) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 10:59) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 0:17) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Ogbonnaya (Q3 7:21) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q4 2:23) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 2:42, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 4:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 66.7% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.10 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 46.3% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers?
A. Jeffery (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.14 EPA): (10:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Carolina Panthers won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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