Bears 33–7 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?

M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 65.8% completion, +14.5% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +12.50 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 43.8% completion, -11.2% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -13.20 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?

M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+2.75 EPA): (3:01) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 87-A.Shaheen to CIN 18 for 16 yards (43-G.Iloka)..

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 33–7 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Chicago Bears 12–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Mitchell Trubisky
Top passer: Mitchell Trubisky
Biggest EPA play: (3:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 39-E…
Game date: 2017-12-10

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 33–7 on 2017-12-10. Mitchell Trubisky posted a game-high +12.50 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Chicago Bears	6	6	7	14	0	33
Cincinnati Bengals	7	0	0	0	0	7

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears

CIN 21

CHI 14

+1CHI 15

+3CIN 9

CIN 4

CIN 1

CIN 8

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q1 11:05TD
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 21
Score
6-0
(11:05) (Shotgun) 24-Jo.Howard left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:22TD
BLB. LaFell
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 14
Score
6-6
(2:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:15XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
6-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 12:42FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
9-7
(12:42) 1-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:50FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 9
Score
12-7
(1:50) 1-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 4:59TD
Mitchell Trubisky
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 4
Score
18-7
(4:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 4:54XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
19-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:57TD
ASA. Shaheen
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
25-7
(14:57) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 87-A.Shaheen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:52XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
26-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. PENALTY on CIN-20-K.Russell, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 9:25TD
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 8
Score
32-7
(9:25) (Shotgun) 24-Jo.Howard up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 9:18XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
33-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Mitchell Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +12.50 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
2K. Wright · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +8.63 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
3Jo. Howard · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +7.47 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
4A. Shaheen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
5Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
6J. Bellamy · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
7D. Sims · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
8Alex Erickson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.82 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

Mitchell Trubisky — CHI · Passing

Mitchell Trubisky posted the highest total EPA (+12.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

Mitchell Trubisky's top snap (+2.75 EPA): (3:01) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 87-A.Shaheen to CIN 18 for 16 yards (43-G.Iloka).

Biggest single play (-3.71 EPA): Andy Dalton — (3:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at CIN 49. 39-E.Jackson to CIN 43 for 6 yards (83-T.Boyd).

Quarterback report card

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

Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +14.5% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +12.50 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -11.2% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -13.20 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Chicago Bears	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.191	-0.252
Offensive success rate	51.6%	30.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.329	-0.410
Rush EPA/play	+0.190	+0.076
Defensive EPA/play	+0.252	-0.191
Defensive success rate	69.1%	48.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Chicago Bears: +0.19 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: -0.25 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +17.42 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -17.11 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q1 11:05)
Cincinnati Bengals — B. LaFell (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 2:22)
Chicago Bears — Mitchell Trubisky (Q3 4:59)
Chicago Bears — A. Shaheen (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q4 14:57)
Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q4 9:25)

Field goals

Chicago Bears — M. Nugent (Q2 12:42)
Chicago Bears — M. Nugent (Q2 1:50)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 21 (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 24-Jo.Howard left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CHI 14 (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 2:15) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q2 12:42) — (12:42) 1-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CIN 9 (Q2 1:50) — (1:50) 1-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 4:54) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 87-A.Shaheen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 14:52); Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q4 9:25); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 9:18) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Chicago Bears (Q2 0:00) — (:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep middle to 15-J.Bellamy (18-A.Green). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -0.96]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +1.83]
Chicago Bears (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 15-J.Bellamy to CIN 12 for 36 yards (43-G.Iloka). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.42]
Chicago Bears (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 15-J.Bellamy to CIN 35 for 16 yards (22-W.Jackson). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +1.66]
Chicago Bears (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 87-A.Shaheen to CIN 18 for 16 yards (43-G.Iloka). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.75]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 39-E.Jackson at CIN 49. 39-E.Jackson to CIN 43 for 6 yards (83-T.Boyd). [WPA -3.0% · EPA -3.71]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete short middle to 83-T.Boyd (44-N.Kwiatkoski). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -2.95]
Chicago Bears (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 87-A.Shaheen to CIN 18 for 16 yards (43-G.Iloka). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.75]
Chicago Bears (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 24-Jo.Howard left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.6% · EPA +2.60]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 11:05 · CIN 21 · Score 6-0
(11:05) (Shotgun) 24-Jo.Howard left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 2:22 · CHI 14 · Score 6-6
(2:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 2:15 · CHI 15 · Score 6-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 12:42 · CIN 15 · Score 9-7
(12:42) 1-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 1:50 · CIN 9 · Score 12-7
(1:50) 1-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 4:59 · CIN 4 · Score 18-7
(4:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 4:54 · CIN 15 · Score 19-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 14:57 · CIN 1 · Score 25-7
(14:57) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 87-A.Shaheen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · CIN 15 · Score 26-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. PENALTY on CIN-20-K.Russell, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 9:25 · CIN 8 · Score 32-7
(9:25) (Shotgun) 24-Jo.Howard up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 9:18 · CIN 15 · Score 33-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

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.
Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Mitchell Trubisky (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2017-12-10?

The Chicago Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 33-7 in Week 14, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Chicago Bears 6, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 6, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 14, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Chicago Bears 33, Cincinnati Bengals 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 11:05) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. LaFell (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 2:22) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Trubisky (Q3 4:59) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Shaheen (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 14:57) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:25) Chicago Bears field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 12:42, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 1:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 65.8% completion, +14.5% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +12.50 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 43.8% completion, -11.2% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -13.20 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+2.75 EPA): (3:01) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 87-A.Shaheen to CIN 18 for 16 yards (43-G.Iloka)..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L

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