Bears 23–24 Packers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2018

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

M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, +1.7% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.22 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 58.8% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +9.51 total passing EPA.

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

R. Cobb (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+6.44 EPA): (2:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Green Bay Packers
Final score: Green Bay Packers 24–23 Chicago Bears
Halftime: Chicago Bears 17–0 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Randall Cobb
Top passer: Mitchell Trubisky
Biggest EPA play: (:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Kizer pass short middle intended for 88-T.Montgomery INTERCEPTED by 52…
Game date: 2018-09-09

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 24–23 on 2018-09-09, overcoming Chicago Bears's 17–0 halftime lead. Randall Cobb posted a game-high +10.64 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Chicago Bears	7	10	3	3	0	23
Green Bay Packers	0	0	3	21	0	24

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears

GB 2

+3GB 8

CHI 70

+3CHI 23

CHI 39

CHI 75

GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:16TD
Mitchell Trubisky
Points+6
Yard line
GB 2
Score
6-0
(7:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:11XP
CPC. Parkey
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
7-0
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 15:00FG
CPC. Parkey
Points+3
Yard line
GB 8
Score
10-0
(15:00) 1-C.Parkey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:50TD
Khalil Mack
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 70
Score
16-0
(:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Kizer pass short middle intended for 88-T.Montgomery INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Mack [95-R.Robertson-Harris] at GB 27. 52-K.Mack for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:39XP
CPC. Parkey
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
17-0
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 9:18FG
CPC. Parkey
Points+3
Yard line
GB 15
Score
20-0
(9:18) 1-C.Parkey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:41FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 23
Score
20-3
(3:41) 2-M.Crosby 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:06TD
GAG. Allison
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 39
Score
20-9
(14:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 81-G.Allison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 13:59XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
20-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 9:10TD
Davante Adams
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 12
Score
20-16
(9:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Robertson-Harris].
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 9:01XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
20-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:42FG
CPC. Parkey
Points+3
Yard line
GB 14
Score
23-17
(2:42) 1-C.Parkey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:29TD
Randall Cobb
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 75
Score
23-23
(2:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:13XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
23-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.64 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
2Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +9.51 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
3Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
4G. Allison · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
5Alton Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
6Tarik Cohen · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
7Anthony Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
8Tarik Cohen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.27 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

Randall Cobb — GB · Receiving

Randall Cobb posted the highest total EPA (+10.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.

Randall Cobb's top snap (+6.44 EPA): (2:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.99 EPA): D. Kizer — (:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Kizer pass short middle intended for 88-T.Montgomery INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Mack [95-R.Robertson-Harris] at GB 27. 52-K.Mack for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 46 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.7% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.22 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +9.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Chicago Bears	Green Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.016	-0.053
Offensive success rate	43.0%	41.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.048	+0.037
Rush EPA/play	+0.086	-0.218
Defensive EPA/play	+0.053	+0.016
Defensive success rate	59.0%	57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears -0.02, Green Bay Packers -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Chicago Bears: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Green Bay Packers: -0.05 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -1.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -4.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — Mitchell Trubisky (Q1 7:16)
Chicago Bears — Khalil Mack (Q2 0:50)
Green Bay Packers — G. Allison (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 14:06)
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:10)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:29)

Field goals

Chicago Bears — C. Parkey (Q2 15:00)
Chicago Bears — C. Parkey (Q3 9:18)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 3:41)
Chicago Bears — C. Parkey (Q4 2:42)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 7:11) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 8 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 1-C.Parkey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 70 (Q2 0:50); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:39) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) 1-C.Parkey 33 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 23 (Q3 3:41) — (3:41) 2-M.Crosby 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 21–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 39 (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 81-G.Allison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 13:59) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 12 (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Robertson-Harris].; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 9:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 14 (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) 1-C.Parkey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 75 (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 2:13) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +41.9% · EPA +6.44]
Chicago Bears (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky sacked at CHI 38 for -8 yards (53-N.Perry). FUMBLES (53-N.Perry) [53-N.Perry], RECOVERED by GB-97-K.Clark at CHI 39. 97-K.Clark to CHI 39 for no gain (75-K.Long). [WPA -22.8% · EPA -2.51]
Chicago Bears (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep left to 18-T.Gabriel (23-J.Alexander) [52-C.Matthews]. PENALTY on GB-52-C.Matthews, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 19 - No Play. [WPA +17.8% · EPA +1.85]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Kizer sacked at CHI 18 for -9 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-52-K.Mack at CHI 21. 52-K.Mack to CHI 21 for no gain (9-D.Kizer). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.14]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams to CHI 24 for 51 yards (20-P.Amukamara). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.78]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Kizer pass short middle intended for 88-T.Montgomery INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Mack [95-R.Robertson-Harris] at GB 27. 52-K.Mack for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.0% · EPA -6.99]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +41.9% · EPA +6.44]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Kizer sacked at CHI 18 for -9 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-52-K.Mack at CHI 21. 52-K.Mack to CHI 21 for no gain (9-D.Kizer). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.14]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams to CHI 24 for 51 yards (20-P.Amukamara). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.78]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 7:16 · GB 2 · Score 6-0
(7:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 7:11 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · GB 8 · Score 10-0
(15:00) 1-C.Parkey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · CHI 70 · Score 16-0
(:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Kizer pass short middle intended for 88-T.Montgomery INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Mack [95-R.Robertson-Harris] at GB 27. 52-K.Mack for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:39 · GB 15 · Score 17-0
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 9:18 · GB 15 · Score 20-0
(9:18) 1-C.Parkey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 3:41 · CHI 23 · Score 20-3
(3:41) 2-M.Crosby 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 14:06 · CHI 39 · Score 20-9
(14:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 81-G.Allison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:59 · CHI 15 · Score 20-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 9:10 · CHI 12 · Score 20-16
(9:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Robertson-Harris].
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 9:01 · CHI 15 · Score 20-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 2:42 · GB 14 · Score 23-17
(2:42) 1-C.Parkey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:29 · CHI 75 · Score 23-23
(2:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 2:13 · CHI 15 · Score 23-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

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.
Randall Cobb (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 2018-09-09?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 24-23 in Week 1, 2018.

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

Q1: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, Green Bay Packers 21; Final: Chicago Bears 23, Green Bay Packers 24.

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

Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Trubisky (Q1 7:16) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Mack (Q2 0:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Allison (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 14:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:10) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:29) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q3 9:18, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 3:41, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Parkey (Q4 2:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, +1.7% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.22 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 58.8% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +9.51 total passing EPA.

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

Randall Cobb (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+6.44 EPA): (2:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Green Bay Packers won 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Now 0-1 L

Green Bay Packers

Now 1-0 W

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