Packers 30–27 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2016

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

M. Barkley (Chicago Bears), 65.2% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.17 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 48.7% completion, +9.3% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.39 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

J. Cook (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.78 EPA): (12:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Cook to CHI 22 for 17 yards (22-C.LeBlanc)..

Quick answer

Winner: Green Bay Packers
Final score: Green Bay Packers 30–27 Chicago Bears
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: James Cook III
Top passer: Matt Barkley
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) 12-M.Barkley sacked at CHI 17 for -8 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers),…
Game date: 2016-12-18

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 30–27 on 2016-12-18. James Cook III posted a game-high +7.40 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Green Bay Packers	7	3	17	3	0	30
Chicago Bears	0	10	0	17	0	27

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers

CHI 42

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 10:02TD
Tyren Montgomery
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 4
Score
6-0
(10:02) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 9:57XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:05FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
GB 8
Score
7-3
(6:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:23TD
JBJ. Bellamy
Points+6
Yard line
GB 10
Score
7-9
(2:23) 12-M.Barkley pass short right to 11-J.Bellamy for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:16XP
CBC. Barth
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
7-10
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:37FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 16
Score
10-10
(:37) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 11:15FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 1
Score
13-10
(11:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 4:57TD
Tyren Montgomery
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 3
Score
19-10
(4:57) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 4:53XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
20-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:13TD
CMC. Michael
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 42
Score
26-10
(1:13) (Shotgun) 32-C.Michael right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:03XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
27-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 13:31TD
AJA. Jeffery
Points+6
Yard line
GB 8
Score
27-16
(13:31) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 13:27XP
CBC. Barth
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
27-17
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 7:40TD
Jarveon Howard
Points+6
Yard line
GB 9
Score
27-23
(7:40) 24-J.Howard left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 7:34XP
CBC. Barth
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
27-24
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:23FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
GB 4
Score
27-27
(1:23) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:03FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 14
Score
30-27
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1James Cook III · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
2Tyren Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +6.96 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
3Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
4Matt Barkley · Chicago Bears · Passing · +6.17 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
5Darwin Thompson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
7C. Meredith · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
8C. Michael · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 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

James Cook III — GB · Receiving

James Cook III posted the highest total EPA (+7.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.

James Cook III's top snap (+2.78 EPA): (12:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Cook to CHI 22 for 17 yards (22-C.LeBlanc).

Biggest single play (-6.09 EPA): Matt Barkley — (15:00) 12-M.Barkley sacked at CHI 17 for -8 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-56-J.Peppers at CHI 17. 56-J.Peppers to CHI 17 for no gain (12-M.Barkley).

Quarterback report card

Matt Barkley led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matt Barkley (Chicago Bears) · 46 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.17 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · +9.3% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Green Bay Packers	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	+0.142	+0.068
Offensive success rate	48.7%	53.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.036	+0.134
Rush EPA/play	+0.493	-0.038
Defensive EPA/play	-0.068	-0.142
Defensive success rate	47.0%	51.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Green Bay Packers: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: +0.07 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +5.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +11.09 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers — Tyren Montgomery (Q1 10:02)
Chicago Bears — J. Bellamy (Matt Barkley pass) (Q2 2:23)
Green Bay Packers — Tyren Montgomery (Q3 4:57)
Green Bay Packers — C. Michael (Q3 1:13)
Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (Matt Barkley pass) (Q4 13:31)
Chicago Bears — Jarveon Howard (Q4 7:40)

Field goals

Chicago Bears — C. Barth (Q2 6:05)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:37)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 11:15)
Chicago Bears — C. Barth (Q4 1:23)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 0:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q1 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 9:57) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 8 (Q2 6:05) — (6:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q2 2:23) — (2:23) 12-M.Barkley pass short right to 11-J.Bellamy for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 2:16) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 16 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 1 (Q3 11:15) — (11:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q3 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 4:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 42 (Q3 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 32-C.Michael right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 1:03) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 17–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 13:27) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) 24-J.Howard left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 7:34) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson to CHI 14 for 60 yards (22-C.LeBlanc). [WPA +36.9% · EPA +2.07]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +0.18]
Chicago Bears (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 12-M.Barkley sacked at CHI 17 for -8 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-56-J.Peppers at CHI 17. 56-J.Peppers to CHI 17 for no gain (12-M.Barkley). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -6.09]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Cook to CHI 22 for 17 yards (22-C.LeBlanc). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.78]
Chicago Bears (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley pass deep right to 81-C.Meredith to GB 18 for 34 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.82]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 12-M.Barkley sacked at CHI 17 for -8 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-56-J.Peppers at CHI 17. 56-J.Peppers to CHI 17 for no gain (12-M.Barkley). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -6.09]
Chicago Bears (Q3 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley pass deep middle intended for 83-D.Braverman INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at GB 28. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to CHI 45 for 27 yards (14-D.Thompson). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -5.27]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 32-C.Michael right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +4.49]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 14:45) — (14:45) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle pushed ob at CHI 29 for 61 yards (21-T.Porter). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +4.14]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 10:02 · CHI 4 · Score 6-0
(10:02) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 9:57 · CHI 15 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 6:05 · GB 8 · Score 7-3
(6:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 2:23 · GB 10 · Score 7-9
(2:23) 12-M.Barkley pass short right to 11-J.Bellamy for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 2:16 · GB 15 · Score 7-10
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:37 · CHI 16 · Score 10-10
(:37) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 11:15 · CHI 1 · Score 13-10
(11:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 4:57 · CHI 3 · Score 19-10
(4:57) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 4:53 · CHI 15 · Score 20-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 1:13 · CHI 42 · Score 26-10
(1:13) (Shotgun) 32-C.Michael right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 1:03 · CHI 15 · Score 27-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 13:31 · GB 8 · Score 27-16
(13:31) (Shotgun) 12-M.Barkley pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 13:27 · GB 15 · Score 27-17
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 7:40 · GB 9 · Score 27-23
(7:40) 24-J.Howard left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 7:34 · GB 15 · Score 27-24
4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 1:23 · GB 4 · Score 27-27
(1:23) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · CHI 14 · Score 30-27
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

Key takeaways

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

Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
James Cook III (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matt Barkley (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears on 2016-12-18?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 30-27 in Week 15, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Chicago Bears 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 17, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Chicago Bears 17; Final: Green Bay Packers 30, Chicago Bears 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Montgomery (Q1 10:02) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Bellamy (M. Barkley pass) (Q2 2:23) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Montgomery (Q3 4:57) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Michael (Q3 1:13) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (M. Barkley pass) (Q4 13:31) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Howard (Q4 7:40) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q2 6:05, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:37, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 11:15, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q4 1:23, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

Matt Barkley (Chicago Bears), 65.2% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.17 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 48.7% completion, +9.3% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.39 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

James Cook III (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.78 EPA): (12:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Cook to CHI 22 for 17 yards (22-C.LeBlanc)..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L

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