Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 22–19 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 7–16 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 22-…
- Game date
- 2015-11-09
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22–19 on 2015-11-09, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 16–7 halftime lead. J. Cutler posted a game-high +7.60 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(6:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(10:11) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at LAC 32. 22-J.Verrett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:57) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(:05) 2-J.Lambo 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(14:06) 33-J.Langford up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(7:55) 2-J.Lambo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 86-Z.Miller for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 33-J.Langford rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:55TD DWD. WoodheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 14
- Score
- 0-6
(6:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:50XP JLJ. LamboPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 38
- Score
- 0-13
(10:11) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at LAC 32. 22-J.Verrett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:57TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 6-13
(6:57) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:53XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 7-13
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:05FG JLJ. LamboPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 14
- Score
- 7-16
(:05) 2-J.Lambo 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:06TD JLJ. LangfordPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 13-16
(14:06) 33-J.Langford up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:02XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 14-16
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:55FG JLJ. LamboPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 14-19
(7:55) 2-J.Lambo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 3:24TD ZMZ. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 25
- Score
- 20-19
(3:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 86-Z.Miller for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 3:19Safety JLJ. LangfordPoints+2
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 22-19
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 33-J.Langford rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +7.60 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2J. Langford · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 3S. Johnson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 4D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5Z. Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 6M. Mariani · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 7Melvin Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 8M. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.10 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 (+7.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (-9.92 EPA): (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at LAC 32. 22-J.Verrett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 50 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · -4.1% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.43 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +13.6% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.018 | -0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.185 | -0.029 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.145 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.073 | +0.018 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -1.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -6.17 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Jason Verrett
- Chicago Bears — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass)
- Chicago Bears — J. Langford
- Chicago Bears — Z. Miller (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CHI 14 (Q1 6:55) — (6:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 6:50) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 9–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 38 (Q2 10:11); Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 6:57) — (6:57) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 6:53) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 2-J.Lambo 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 15–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) 33-J.Langford up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 14:02) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CHI 4 (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) 2-J.Lambo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the LAC 25 (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 86-Z.Miller for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 3:19).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 86-Z.Miller for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at LAC 32. 22-J.Verrett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery to LAC 25 for 12 yards (23-S.Williams) [54-M.Ingram].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 46 for -8 yards (99-L.Houston).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep middle to 15-D.Inman [99-L.Houston].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at LAC 32. 22-J.Verrett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at LAC 23 for -8 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram) [54-M.Ingram], RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 23. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 23 for no gain (72-C.Leno Jr.).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 11:35) — (11:35) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 9:31) — (9:31) 9-R.Gould 34 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 6:55 · CHI 14 · Score 0-6
(6:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 6:50 · CHI 15 · Score 0-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 10:11 · LAC 38 · Score 0-13
(10:11) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at LAC 32. 22-J.Verrett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 6:57 · LAC 1 · Score 6-13
(6:57) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 6:53 · LAC 15 · Score 7-13
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CHI 14 · Score 7-16
(:05) 2-J.Lambo 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 14:06 · LAC 1 · Score 13-16
(14:06) 33-J.Langford up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:02 · LAC 15 · Score 14-16
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:55 · CHI 4 · Score 14-19
(7:55) 2-J.Lambo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 3:24 · LAC 25 · Score 20-19
(3:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 86-Z.Miller for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q4 3:19 · LAC 2 · Score 22-19
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 33-J.Langford rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field sta
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.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2015-11-09?
The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-19 in Week 9, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Los Angeles Chargers 9; Q4: Chicago Bears 15, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Chicago Bears 22, Los Angeles Chargers 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 6:55) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Verrett (Q2 10:11) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 6:57) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Langford (Q4 14:06) Chicago Bears touchdown — Z. Miller (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 3:24) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 7:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 52.0% completion, -4.1% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.43 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 65.9% completion, +13.6% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.60 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.60 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-9.92 EPA): (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at LAC 32. 22-J.Verrett for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 22-19 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L
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