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NFL · Week 4 · September 28, 2017 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: 2017 Week 4 Recap

Packers defeat Bears 35–14 in Week 4

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 14–35 Week 4 finish.

Chicago Bears 14 1–3
Final 14–35
Green Bay Packers 35 3–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
14–35
Halftime
Chicago Bears 7–21 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
M. Glennon
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
September 28, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • K.Wright 4 REC · 51 YDS · 1 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Z.Miller 2 REC · 45 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jo.Howard 18 CAR · 53 YDS · 1 TD +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 18/30 · 169 YDS · 5 TD +10.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Nelson
    Jack Nelson 4 REC · 75 YDS · 2 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 4 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 35–14 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 7–21 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
M. Glennon
Biggest EPA play
(9:49) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CHI 14 for -11 yards (52-C.Matthews). FUMBLES (52-C.Matthews)…
Game date
2017-09-28

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 35–14 on 2017-09-28. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +10.80 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Chicago Bears0707014
Green Bay Packers14777035

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 9:49TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 5
    Score
    0-6

    (9:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 9:49XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 8:59TD
    Randall Cobb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    0-13

    (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 8:56XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    0-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 4:52TD
    Andre Jones Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    0-20

    (4:52) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 4:48XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    0-21

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:12TD
    KWK. Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 5
    Score
    6-21

    (:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left to 13-K.Wright for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:08XP
    CBC. Barth

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    7-21

    4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 4:13TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 4
    Score
    7-27

    (4:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 4:09XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    7-28

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 15:00TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 8
    Score
    7-34

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 14:54XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    7-35

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.

  13. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 6:06TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    13-35

    (6:06) 24-Jo.Howard left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 6:01XP
    CBC. Barth

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    14-35

    4-C.Barth 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).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +10.80 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  2. 2K. Wright · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
  3. 3Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  4. 4Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  5. 5Z. Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
  6. 6Davante AdamsDavante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  7. 7Jo. Howard · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.55 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  8. 8Tyren MontgomeryTyren Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+10.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+4.37 EPA): (5:28) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson pushed ob at CHI 2 for 58 yards (38-A.Amos).

Biggest single play (-6.92 EPA): M. Glennon — (9:49) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CHI 14 for -11 yards (52-C.Matthews). FUMBLES (52-C.Matthews) [52-C.Matthews], touched at CHI 12, RECOVERED by GB-47-J.Ryan at CHI 3. 47-J.Ryan to CHI 3 for no gain (72-C.

Quarterback report card

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

  • M. Glennon (Chicago Bears) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -0.1% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -5.77 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +10.80 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.132+0.169
Offensive success rate36.8%44.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.160+0.331
Rush EPA/play-0.112+0.039
Defensive EPA/play-0.169+0.132
Defensive success rate55.7%63.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 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)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.17 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -11.46 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +11.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 9:49)
  • Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 8:59)
  • Andre Jones Jr.Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Q2 4:52)
  • Chicago Bears — K. Wright (M. Glennon pass) (Q2 0:12)
  • Jack NelsonGreen Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 4:13)
  • Jack NelsonGreen Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q4 6:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 9:49) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 8:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 4:52) — (4:52) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 4:48) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left to 13-K.Wright for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:08) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q3 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 4:09) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 14:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) 24-Jo.Howard left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 6:01) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CHI 14 for -11 yards (52-C.Matthews). FUMBLES (52-C.Matthews) [52-C.Matthews], touched at CHI 12, RECOVERED by GB-47-J.Ryan at CHI 3. 47-J.Ryan to CHI 3 for no gain (72-C. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -6.92]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:43) — (10:43) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-M.Bennett to CHI 5 for 26 yards (23-K.Fuller). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +2.20]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 5:49) — (5:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 33, RECOVERED by GB-50-B.Martinez at GB 24. 50-B.Martinez to GB 24 for no gain (86-Z.Miller). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -4.25]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 5:41) — (5:41) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle intended for 12-M.Wheaton INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at GB 37. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to GB 40 for 3 yards (72-C.Leno). [WPA -4.5% · EPA -3.13]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 11 for -9 yards (92-P.McPhee). [WPA -3.6% · EPA -2.36]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CHI 14 for -11 yards (52-C.Matthews). FUMBLES (52-C.Matthews) [52-C.Matthews], touched at CHI 12, RECOVERED by GB-47-J.Ryan at CHI 3. 47-J.Ryan to CHI 3 for no gain (72-C. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -6.92]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short middle intended for 14-D.Thompson INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Brice [52-C.Matthews] at GB 47. 29-K.Brice to CHI 42 for 11 yards (30-B.Cunningham). [WPA -1.1% · EPA -4.66]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 5:28) — (5:28) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson pushed ob at CHI 2 for 58 yards (38-A.Amos). [WPA +2.9% · EPA +4.37]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 5:49) — (5:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 33, RECOVERED by GB-50-B.Martinez at GB 24. 50-B.Martinez to GB 24 for no gain (86-Z.Miller). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -4.25]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 9:49 · CHI 5 · Score 0-6
    (9:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 9:49 · CHI 15 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 8:59 · CHI 2 · Score 0-13
    (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 8:56 · CHI 15 · Score 0-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:52 · CHI 2 · Score 0-20
    (4:52) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:48 · CHI 15 · Score 0-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  7. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · GB 5 · Score 6-21
    (:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short left to 13-K.Wright for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · GB 15 · Score 7-21
    4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-A.DePaola, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 4:13 · CHI 4 · Score 7-27
    (4:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 4:09 · CHI 15 · Score 7-28
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CHI 8 · Score 7-34
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · CHI 15 · Score 7-35
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  13. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:06 · GB 3 · Score 13-35
    (6:06) 24-Jo.Howard left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 6:01 · GB 15 · Score 14-35
    4-C.Barth 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.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers on 2017-09-28?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 35-14 in Week 4, 2017.

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

Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: Chicago Bears 14, Green Bay Packers 35.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 9:49) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 8:59) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q2 4:52) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Wright (M. Glennon pass) (Q2 0:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 4:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:06) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

M. Glennon (Chicago Bears), 58.3% completion, -0.1% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.77 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 60.0% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +10.80 total passing EPA.

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

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+4.37 EPA): (5:28) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson pushed ob at CHI 2 for 58 yards (38-A.Amos)..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W