Bears 31–15 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?

C. Keenum (Washington Commanders), 53.6% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -9.70 total passing EPA. M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 65.8% completion, +11.6% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.89 total passing EPA.

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

M. Trubisky (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-5.77 EPA): (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right intended for 12-A.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at WAS 1. 24-J.Norman to WAS 3 for 2 yards (80-T.Burton)..

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 31–15 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Chicago Bears 28–3 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Mitchell Trubisky
Top passer: Case Keenum
Biggest EPA play: (12:35) 8-C.Keenum pass deep middle intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Di…
Game date: 2019-09-23

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Washington Commanders 31–15 on 2019-09-23. Mitchell Trubisky posted a game-high +10.89 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Chicago Bears	7	21	0	3	0	31
Washington Commanders	0	3	6	6	0	15

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears

CHI 79

WAS 3

WAS 1

WAS 36

+3CHI 17

CHI 15

CHI 2

+3WAS 20

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q1 9:53TD
HCH. Clinton-Dix
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 79
Score
6-0
(9:53) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass deep left intended for 18-T.Quinn INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at WAS 37. 21-H.Clinton-Dix for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 9:42XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-0
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 7:06TD
TGT. Gabriel
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
13-0
(7:06) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 7:00XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
14-0
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:46TD
TGT. Gabriel
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
20-0
(5:46) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:42XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
21-0
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:49TD
TGT. Gabriel
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 36
Score
27-0
(:49) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep right to 18-T.Gabriel. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 18-T.Gabriel for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:43XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
28-0
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:05FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 17
Score
28-3
(:05) 3-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 6:44TD
Terry McLaurin
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
28-9
(6:44) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:15TD
PRP. Richardson
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
28-15
(13:15) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short left to 10-P.Richardson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:54FG
Eddy Pineiro
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 20
Score
31-15
(1:54) 15-E.Pineiro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Mitchell Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +10.89 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
2T. Gabriel · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +9.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
3Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
4P. Richardson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
5Steven Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
6Cody Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
7Tarik Cohen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
8Javon Wims · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 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 (+10.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

Mitchell Trubisky's top snap (-5.77 EPA): (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right intended for 12-A.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at WAS 1. 24-J.Norman to WAS 3 for 2 yards (80-T.Burton).

Biggest single play (-7.64 EPA): Case Keenum — (12:35) 8-C.Keenum pass deep middle intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix [96-A.Hicks] at CHI 17. 21-H.Clinton-Dix pushed ob at WAS 24 for 59 yards (73-C.Roullier).

Quarterback report card

Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Case Keenum (Washington Commanders) · 56 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -9.70 total EPA
Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +11.6% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Chicago Bears	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.020	-0.207
Offensive success rate	46.2%	45.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.286	-0.173
Rush EPA/play	-0.177	-0.433
Defensive EPA/play	+0.207	-0.020
Defensive success rate	54.4%	53.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Chicago Bears: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.21 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +1.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -18.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — H. Clinton-Dix (Q1 9:53)
Chicago Bears — T. Gabriel (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q2 7:06)
Chicago Bears — T. Gabriel (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q2 5:46)
Chicago Bears — T. Gabriel (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q2 0:49)
Washington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Case Keenum pass) (Q3 6:44)
Washington Commanders — P. Richardson (Case Keenum pass) (Q4 13:15)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:05)
Chicago Bears — Eddy Pineiro (Q4 1:54)

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 CHI 79 (Q1 9:53); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 9:42) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 21–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 7:00) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 5:42) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 36 (Q2 0:49); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:43) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CHI 17 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 3-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q4 13:15) — (13:15) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short left to 10-P.Richardson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 15-E.Pineiro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass deep left intended for 18-T.Quinn INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at WAS 37. 21-H.Clinton-Dix for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.3% · EPA -6.55]
Chicago Bears (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky sacked at 50 for -14 yards (90-M.Sweat). Penalty on CHI-75-K.Long, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -2.66]
Washington Commanders (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -3.46]
Washington Commanders (Q2 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum sacked at WAS 12 for -8 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-96-A.Hicks at WAS 11. [WPA -5.6% · EPA -5.26]
Chicago Bears (Q1 11:54) — (11:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY on WAS-93-J.Allen, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 42 - No Play. [WPA +5.3% · EPA +0.26]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) 8-C.Keenum pass deep middle intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix [96-A.Hicks] at CHI 17. 21-H.Clinton-Dix pushed ob at WAS 24 for 59 yards (73-C.Roullier). [WPA -2.8% · EPA -7.64]
Washington Commanders (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass deep left intended for 18-T.Quinn INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at WAS 37. 21-H.Clinton-Dix for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.3% · EPA -6.55]
Chicago Bears (Q3 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right intended for 12-A.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at WAS 1. 24-J.Norman to WAS 3 for 2 yards (80-T.Burton). [WPA -1.1% · EPA -5.77]
Washington Commanders (Q2 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum sacked at WAS 12 for -8 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-96-A.Hicks at WAS 11. [WPA -5.6% · EPA -5.26]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 9:53 · CHI 79 · Score 6-0
(9:53) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass deep left intended for 18-T.Quinn INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at WAS 37. 21-H.Clinton-Dix for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 9:42 · WAS 15 · Score 7-0
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 7:06 · WAS 3 · Score 13-0
(7:06) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 7:00 · WAS 15 · Score 14-0
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 5:46 · WAS 1 · Score 20-0
(5:46) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 5:42 · WAS 15 · Score 21-0
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:49 · WAS 36 · Score 27-0
(:49) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep right to 18-T.Gabriel. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:43 · WAS 15 · Score 28-0
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CHI 17 · Score 28-3
(:05) 3-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 6:44 · CHI 15 · Score 28-9
(6:44) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 13:15 · CHI 2 · Score 28-15
(13:15) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short left to 10-P.Richardson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 1:54 · WAS 20 · Score 31-15
(1:54) 15-E.Pineiro 38 yard field goal 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.

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).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders on 2019-09-23?

The Chicago Bears beat the Washington Commanders 31-15 in Week 3, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Chicago Bears 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 21, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Washington Commanders 6; Q4: Chicago Bears 3, Washington Commanders 6; Final: Chicago Bears 31, Washington Commanders 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?

Chicago Bears touchdown — H. Clinton-Dix (Q1 9:53) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Gabriel (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 7:06) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Gabriel (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 5:46) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Gabriel (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 0:49) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (C. Keenum pass) (Q3 6:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Richardson (C. Keenum pass) (Q4 13:15) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — E. Pineiro (Q4 1:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?

Case Keenum (Washington Commanders), 53.6% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -9.70 total passing EPA. Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 65.8% completion, +11.6% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.89 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?

Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-5.77 EPA): (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right intended for 12-A.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at WAS 1. 24-J.Norman to WAS 3 for 2 yards (80-T.Burton)..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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