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NFL · Week 2 · September 19, 2016 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears: 2016 Week 2 Recap

Eagles defeat Bears 29–14 in Week 2

T.Burton led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 29–14 Week 2 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 29 2–0 Winner
Final 29–14
Chicago Bears 14 0–2
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
29–14
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 9–7 Chicago Bears
Top passer
Carson Wentz
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Burton
Game date
September 19, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • T.Burton 5 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan Matthews
    Jordan Matthews 6 REC · 71 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Carson Wentz
    Carson Wentz 21/40 · 196 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • E.Royal 4 REC · 52 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jarveon Howard
    Jarveon Howard 3 CAR · 22 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Kyzir White
    Kyzir White 1 CAR · 9 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 29–14 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 9–7 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Burton
Top passer
Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play
(:47) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 53-N.…
Game date
2016-09-19

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Chicago Bears 29–14 on 2016-09-19. T. Burton posted a game-high +5.04 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Philadelphia Eagles36137029
Chicago Bears0707014

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 6:15FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 7
    Score
    3-0

    (6:15) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 11:19TD
    JLJ. Langford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    3-6

    (11:19) 33-J.Langford left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 11:16XP
    CBC. Barth

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    3-7

    4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 2:31FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 11
    Score
    6-7

    (2:31) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:08FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 35
    Score
    9-7

    (:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 0:59TD
    RMR. Mathews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 3
    Score
    15-7

    (:59) 24-R.Mathews right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 0:53XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    16-7

    6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 0:36TD
    TBT. Burton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    22-7

    (:36) 64-M.Tobin reported in as eligible. 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 47-T.Burton for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-74-J.Bullard, Defensive Offside, declined.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 10:41TD
    RMR. Mathews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 1
    Score
    28-7

    (10:41) 24-R.Mathews left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 10:36XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    29-7

    6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.

  11. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 5:30TD
    ERE. Royal

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 88
    Score
    29-13

    (5:30) (Punt formation) 8-D.Jones punts 53 yards to CHI 35, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 19-E.Royal for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 5:09XP
    CBC. Barth

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    29-14

    4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Burton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  2. 2Jordan MatthewsJordan Matthews · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  3. 3Carson WentzCarson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +3.13 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  4. 4E. Royal · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Mathews · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  6. 6Nelson AgholorNelson Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  7. 7Jarveon HowardJarveon Howard · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Green-Beckham · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 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

T. Burton — PHI · Receiving

T. Burton posted the highest total EPA (+5.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.

T. Burton's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (4:24) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 47-T.Burton pushed ob at CHI 28 for 14 yards (59-D.Trevathan) [96-A.Hicks]. PENALTY on CHI-96-A.Hicks, Roughing the Passer, 14 yards, enforced at CHI 28.

Biggest single play (-7.31 EPA): J. Cutler — (:47) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bradham at CHI 30. 53-N.Bradham pushed ob at CHI 2 for 28 yards (65-C.Whitehair).

Quarterback report card

Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Carson WentzCarson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.13 total EPA
  • J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 22 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +2.0% CPOE · -0.58 EPA/play · -12.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.044-0.356
Offensive success rate44.3%42.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.078-0.376
Rush EPA/play-0.031-0.249
Defensive EPA/play+0.356+0.044
Defensive success rate58.0%55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.36), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: -0.36 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -24.58 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -3.84 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Chicago Bears — J. Langford (Q2 11:19)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — R. Mathews (Q3 0:59)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — T. Burton (Carson Wentz pass) (Q3 0:36)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — R. Mathews (Q4 10:41)
  • Chicago Bears — E. Royal (Q4 5:30)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q1 6:15)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q2 2:31)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:08)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CHI 7 (Q1 6:15) — (6:15) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) 33-J.Langford left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 11:16) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CHI 11 (Q2 2:31) — (2:31) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CHI 35 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q3 0:59) — (:59) 24-R.Mathews right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 0:53) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q3 0:36).

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) 24-R.Mathews left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 10:36) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 88 (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) (Punt formation) 8-D.Jones punts 53 yards to CHI 35, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 19-E.Royal for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 5:09) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q3 10:56) — (10:56) 6-J.Cutler sacked at PHI 48 for -5 yards (97-D.Vaeao). FUMBLES (97-D.Vaeao) [97-D.Vaeao], RECOVERED by PHI-58-J.Hicks at PHI 47. 58-J.Hicks to PHI 47 for no gain (33-J.Langford). [WPA -19.0% · EPA -5.58]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery to PHI 5 for 49 yards (31-J.Mills). [WPA +12.6% · EPA +3.12]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. [WPA -11.7% · EPA -3.16]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 47-T.Burton pushed ob at CHI 28 for 14 yards (59-D.Trevathan) [96-A.Hicks]. PENALTY on CHI-96-A.Hicks, Roughing the Passer, 14 yards, enforced at CHI 28. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +2.98]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bradham at CHI 30. 53-N.Bradham pushed ob at CHI 2 for 28 yards (65-C.Whitehair). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -7.31]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q3 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bradham at CHI 30. 53-N.Bradham pushed ob at CHI 2 for 28 yards (65-C.Whitehair). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -7.31]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 10:56) — (10:56) 6-J.Cutler sacked at PHI 48 for -5 yards (97-D.Vaeao). FUMBLES (97-D.Vaeao) [97-D.Vaeao], RECOVERED by PHI-58-J.Hicks at PHI 47. 58-J.Hicks to PHI 47 for no gain (33-J.Langford). [WPA -19.0% · EPA -5.58]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 33-J.Langford right guard to CHI 47 for no gain (96-B.Logan). FUMBLES (96-B.Logan), RECOVERED by PHI-33-R.Brooks at CHI 46. 33-R.Brooks to CHI 46 for no gain (19-E.Royal). [WPA -3.9% · EPA -5.39]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) (Punt formation) 8-D.Jones punts 53 yards to CHI 35, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 19-E.Royal for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.2% · EPA -5.02]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 6:15 · CHI 7 · Score 3-0
    (6:15) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
  2. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 11:19 · PHI 1 · Score 3-6
    (11:19) 33-J.Langford left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 11:16 · PHI 15 · Score 3-7
    4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 2:31 · CHI 11 · Score 6-7
    (2:31) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · CHI 35 · Score 9-7
    (:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 0:59 · CHI 3 · Score 15-7
    (:59) 24-R.Mathews right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 0:53 · CHI 15 · Score 16-7
    6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 0:36 · CHI 2 · Score 22-7
    (:36) 64-M.Tobin reported in as eligible. 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 47-T.Burton for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-74-J.Bullard, Defensive Offside, declined.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 10:41 · CHI 1 · Score 28-7
    (10:41) 24-R.Mathews left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 10:36 · CHI 15 · Score 29-7
    6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
  11. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 5:30 · CHI 88 · Score 29-13
    (5:30) (Punt formation) 8-D.Jones punts 53 yards to CHI 35, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 19-E.Royal for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 5:09 · PHI 15 · Score 29-14
    4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

Key takeaways

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

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • T. Burton (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears on 2016-09-19?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Chicago Bears 29-14 in Week 2, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 6, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 13, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 29, Chicago Bears 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Langford (Q2 11:19) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Mathews (Q3 0:59) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Burton (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 0:36) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Mathews (Q4 10:41) Chicago Bears touchdown — E. Royal (Q4 5:30) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 6:15, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 2:31, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 52.5% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.13 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 54.5% completion, +2.0% CPOE, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -12.82 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears?

T. Burton (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (4:24) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 47-T.Burton pushed ob at CHI 28 for 14 yards (59-D.Trevathan) [96-A.Hicks]. PENALTY on CHI-96-A.Hicks, Roughing the Passer, 14 yards,.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L