Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 22–16 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 16–9 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:33) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 86-Z.Miller to NYG 26 for 34 yards (57-K.R…
- Game date
- 2016-11-20
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Chicago Bears 22–16 on 2016-11-20, overcoming Chicago Bears's 16–9 halftime lead. E. Manning posted a game-high +7.97 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| 6 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +7.97 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 2
Z. Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play - 3

Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 4
C. Meredith · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 5
R. Jennings · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 6
J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +3.13 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 7
J. Bellamy · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 8
V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 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
E. Manning — NYG · Passing
E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+7.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+3.46 EPA): (4:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard to CHI 2 for 15 yards (22-C.LeBlanc, 50-J.Freeman).
Biggest single play (+3.78 EPA): J. Cutler — (2:33) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 86-Z.Miller to NYG 26 for 34 yards (57-K.Robinson, 29-N.Berhe).
Quarterback report card
E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -5.1% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +7.97 total EPA
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -7.1% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.023 | +0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.8% | 39.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.082 | +0.204 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.034 | -0.029 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.0% | 56.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears +0.02, New York Giants +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +1.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +5.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Chicago Bears — Z. Miller (J. Cutler pass)
New York Giants — R. Jennings
Chicago Bears — J. Langford
New York Giants — W. Tye (E. Manning pass) 
New York Giants — Sterling Shepard (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
Chicago Bears — C. Barth
New York Giants — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 9–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 19 (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 86-Z.Miller for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q1 4:07) — (4:07) (No Huddle) 23-R.Jennings left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q1 0:29) — (:29) 4-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 8:39) — (8:39) 33-J.Langford left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 8:35) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CHI 28 (Q2 3:38) — (3:38) 5-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 45-W.Tye for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 11:04) — 5-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q3 6:54) — (6:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 86-Z.Miller to NYG 26 for 34 yards (57-K.Robinson, 29-N.Berhe).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 10-M.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Collins at NYG 21. 21-L.Collins to NYG 24 for 3 yards (10-M.Wilson).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 11-J.Bellamy to NYG 30 for 23 yards (21-L.Collins).
- New York Giants (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 45-W.Tye for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz pushed ob at CHI 21 for 48 yards (38-A.Amos).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 86-Z.Miller to NYG 26 for 34 yards (57-K.Robinson, 29-N.Berhe).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) 4-C.Barth 51 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- New York Giants (Q1 4:35) — (4:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard to CHI 2 for 15 yards (22-C.LeBlanc, 50-J.Freeman).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 86-Z.Miller for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 9:54 · NYG 19 · Score 6-0
(9:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 86-Z.Miller for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 4:07 · CHI 2 · Score 6-6
(4:07) (No Huddle) 23-R.Jennings left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 0:29 · NYG 22 · Score 9-6
(:29) 4-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 8:39 · NYG 1 · Score 15-6
(8:39) 33-J.Langford left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 8:35 · NYG 15 · Score 16-6
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 3:38 · CHI 28 · Score 16-9
(3:38) 5-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 11:09 · CHI 9 · Score 16-15
(11:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 45-W.Tye for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 11:04 · CHI 15 · Score 16-16
5-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 6:54 · CHI 15 · Score 16-22
(6:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs New York Giants on 2016-11-20?
The New York Giants beat the Chicago Bears 22-16 in Week 11, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
Q1: Chicago Bears 9, New York Giants 6; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, New York Giants 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, New York Giants 13; Final: Chicago Bears 16, New York Giants 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
Chicago Bears touchdown — Z. Miller (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 9:54) New York Giants touchdown — R. Jennings (Q1 4:07) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Langford (Q2 8:39) New York Giants touchdown — W. Tye (E. Manning pass) (Q3 11:09) New York Giants touchdown — S. Shepard (E. Manning pass) (Q3 6:54) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q1 0:29, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — R. Gould (Q2 3:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 53.8% completion, -5.1% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.97 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 44.7% completion, -7.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.46 EPA): (4:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard to CHI 2 for 15 yards (22-C.LeBlanc, 50-J.Freeman)..
Was Chicago Bears vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Giants won 22-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
New York Giants
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W