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NFL · Week 15 · December 16, 2017 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: 2017 Week 15 Recap

Lions defeat Bears 20–10 in Week 15

M.Wheaton led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 10–20 Week 15 finish.

Chicago Bears 10 4–10
Final 10–20
Detroit Lions 20 8–6 Winner
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
10–20
Halftime
Chicago Bears 3–13 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Mitchell Trubisky
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Wheaton
Game date
December 16, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • M.Wheaton 2 REC · 42 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Bellamy 5 REC · 70 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Mitchell Trubisky
    Mitchell Trubisky 2 CAR · 3 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 3 REC · 85 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 25/42 · 202 YDS · 2 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Truman Jones
    Truman Jones 3 REC · 26 YDS · 1 TD +2.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 20–10 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 3–13 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Wheaton
Top passer
Mitchell Trubisky
Biggest EPA play
(13:37) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle intended for 17-D.Inman INTERCEPTED by 2…
Game date
2017-12-16

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 20–10 on 2017-12-16. M. Wheaton posted a game-high +5.08 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Chicago Bears0307010
Detroit Lions31070020

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 12:03FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 30
    Score
    0-3

    (12:03) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 15:00FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 13
    Score
    0-6

    (15:00) 5-M.Prater 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 6:15TD
    Truman Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 3
    Score
    0-12

    (6:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 13-T.Jones for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 6:10XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    0-13

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:07FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 23
    Score
    3-13

    (:07) (No Huddle) 1-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 9:54TD
    EEE. Ebron

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 8
    Score
    3-19

    (9:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 9:48XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    3-20

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 2:39TD
    BCB. Cunningham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 9
    Score
    9-20

    (2:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 30-B.Cunningham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 2:32XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    10-20

    1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. DET-26-D.Carey was injured during the play.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Wheaton · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
  2. 2Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Bellamy · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  4. 4Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.44 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  5. 5Truman JonesTruman Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  6. 6E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  7. 7Mitchell TrubiskyMitchell Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Cunningham · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 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

M. Wheaton — CHI · Receiving

M. Wheaton posted the highest total EPA (+5.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.27 EPA per play.

M. Wheaton's top snap (+3.55 EPA): (2:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 12-M.Wheaton to DET 39 for 22 yards (59-T.Whitehead; 24-N.Lawson) [69-A.Zettel].

Biggest single play (-5.68 EPA): Mitchell Trubisky — (13:37) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle intended for 17-D.Inman INTERCEPTED by 28-Q.Diggs at DET -9. Touchback.

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 TrubiskyMitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 52 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · -4.1% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.64 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.133+0.002
Offensive success rate38.4%38.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.089+0.082
Rush EPA/play-0.148-0.163
Defensive EPA/play-0.002+0.133
Defensive success rate61.3%61.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.13 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: +0.00 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 10 drives, -11.47 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +0.16 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Truman JonesDetroit Lions — Truman Jones (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 6:15)
  • Detroit Lions — E. Ebron (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 9:54)
  • Chicago Bears — B. Cunningham (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q4 2:39)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q1 12:03)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 15:00)
  • Chicago Bears — M. Nugent (Q2 0:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 30 (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 13 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 5-M.Prater 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 13-T.Jones for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 6:10) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (No Huddle) 1-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q3 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 9:48) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 30-B.Cunningham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 2:32) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. DET-26-D.Carey was injured during the play..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones to CHI 12 for 58 yards (39-E.Jackson). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.91]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 13:47) — (13:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 85-E.Ebron pushed ob at CHI 37 for 19 yards (43-C.Prosinski). CHI-43-C.Prosinski was injured during the play. He is Out. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.34]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 25-T.Riddick up the middle to DET 27 for 12 yards (93-S.Acho). FUMBLES (93-S.Acho), RECOVERED by CHI-39-E.Jackson at DET 27. 39-E.Jackson to DET 27 for no gain (70-C.Robinson). [WPA -6.5% · EPA -2.47]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short right to 85-E.Ebron (92-P.McPhee). [WPA -5.9% · EPA -1.95]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) 29-T.Cohen right end to CHI 33 for -3 yards (27-G.Quin). [WPA -5.4% · EPA -1.36]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle intended for 17-D.Inman INTERCEPTED by 28-Q.Diggs at DET -9. Touchback. [WPA -2.6% · EPA -5.68]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones to CHI 12 for 58 yards (39-E.Jackson). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.91]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left intended for 13-K.Wright INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at CHI 41. 23-D.Slay ran ob at CHI 41 for no gain. [WPA -4.7% · EPA -3.58]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 12-M.Wheaton to DET 39 for 22 yards (59-T.Whitehead; 24-N.Lawson) [69-A.Zettel]. [WPA +2.0% · EPA +3.55]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 12:03 · CHI 30 · Score 0-3
    (12:03) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  2. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CHI 13 · Score 0-6
    (15:00) 5-M.Prater 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 6:15 · CHI 3 · Score 0-12
    (6:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 13-T.Jones for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 6:10 · CHI 15 · Score 0-13
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · DET 23 · Score 3-13
    (:07) (No Huddle) 1-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 9:54 · CHI 8 · Score 3-19
    (9:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 9:48 · CHI 15 · Score 3-20
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  8. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:39 · DET 9 · Score 9-20
    (2:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 30-B.Cunningham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 2:32 · DET 15 · Score 10-20
    1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. DET-26-D.Carey was injured during the play.

Key takeaways

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

  • Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • M. Wheaton (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Mitchell Trubisky (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions on 2017-12-16?

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 20-10 in Week 15, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Chicago Bears 10, Detroit Lions 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 6:15) Detroit Lions touchdown — E. Ebron (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 9:54) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Cunningham (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 2:39) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 12:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 59.6% completion, -4.1% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.64 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 59.5% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.44 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?

M. Wheaton (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.55 EPA): (2:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep left to 12-M.Wheaton to DET 39 for 22 yards (59-T.Whitehead; 24-N.Lawson) [69-A.Zettel]..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W

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