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NFL · Week 1 · September 13, 2020 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Bears defeat Lions 27–23 in Week 1

Anthony Miller led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 27–23 Week 1 finish.

Chicago Bears 27 1–0 Winner
Final 27–23
Detroit Lions 23 0–1
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
27–23
Halftime
Chicago Bears 6–13 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
Anthony Miller
Game date
September 13, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Anthony Miller
    Anthony Miller 4 REC · 76 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Mitchell Trubisky
    Mitchell Trubisky 20/39 · 240 YDS · 4 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Cordarrelle Patterson
    Cordarrelle Patterson 4 CAR · 19 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • D.Amendola 5 REC · 81 YDS +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 24/50 · 310 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.J. Hockenson
    T.J. Hockenson 5 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 27–23 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Chicago Bears 6–13 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Anthony Miller
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(2:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-…
Game date
2020-09-13

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 27–23 on 2020-09-13, overcoming Detroit Lions's 13–6 halftime lead. Anthony Miller posted a game-high +6.55 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Chicago Bears33021027
Detroit Lions310100023

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

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 6:34FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 9
    Score
    0-3

    (6:34) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 1:34FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 17
    Score
    3-3

    (1:34) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 5:37FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 14
    Score
    3-6

    (5:37) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 2:06FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 10
    Score
    6-6

    (2:06) 2-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:22TD
    D'Andre Swift

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 1
    Score
    6-12

    (:22) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:19XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    6-13

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 10:42TD
    T.J. Hockenson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 4
    Score
    6-19

    (10:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 10:37XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    6-20

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 3:24FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 26
    Score
    6-23

    (3:24) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 13:43TD
    Jimmy Graham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    12-23

    (13:43) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 13:39XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    13-23

    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  12. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 3:03TD
    Javon Wims

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    19-23

    (3:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 83-J.Wims for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 2:58XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    20-23

    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  14. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 2:00TD
    Anthony Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 27
    Score
    26-23

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 1:54XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    27-23

    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Anthony MillerAnthony Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Amendola · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  3. 3Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +4.90 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  4. 4T.J. HockensonT.J. Hockenson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  5. 5Mitchell TrubiskyMitchell Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +4.82 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  6. 6Cordarrelle PattersonCordarrelle Patterson · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  7. 7Darnell MooneyDarnell Mooney · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  8. 8D.J. MontgomeryD.J. Montgomery · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.72 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Anthony Miller

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Anthony Miller — CHI · Receiving

Anthony Miller posted the highest total EPA (+6.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.09 EPA per play.

Anthony Miller's top snap (+3.00 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-3.75 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (2:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller (33-J.Johnson) at DET 42. 23-K.Fuller to DET 37 for 5 yards (88-T.Hockenson).

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 50 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -8.6% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.90 total EPA
  • Mitchell TrubiskyMitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -6.7% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.045-0.035
Offensive success rate47.6%42.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.124+0.098
Rush EPA/play+0.093-0.200
Defensive EPA/play+0.035-0.045
Defensive success rate57.7%52.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: +0.04 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.04 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +3.80 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -3.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • D'Andre SwiftDetroit Lions — D'Andre Swift (Q2 0:22)
  • T.J. HockensonDetroit Lions — T.J. Hockenson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 10:42)
  • Jimmy GrahamChicago Bears — Jimmy Graham (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q4 13:43)
  • Javon WimsChicago Bears — Javon Wims (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q4 3:03)
  • Anthony MillerChicago Bears — Anthony Miller (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q1 6:34)
  • Cairo SantosChicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q1 1:34)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 5:37)
  • Cairo SantosChicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q2 2:06)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q3 3:24)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 9 (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 17 (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q2 5:37) — (5:37) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 10 (Q2 2:06) — (2:06) 2-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 0:19) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q3 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 10:37) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 26 (Q3 3:24) — (3:24) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 21–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 13:43) — (13:43) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 13:39) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 83-J.Wims for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 2:58) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 27 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 1:54) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep left to 11-M.Jones (33-J.Johnson). [WPA -36.9% · EPA -2.55]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller (33-J.Johnson) at DET 42. 23-K.Fuller to DET 37 for 5 yards (88-T.Hockenson). [WPA -24.6% · EPA -3.75]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 80-D.Amendola to CHI 16 for 32 yards (59-D.Trevathan). [WPA +22.0% · EPA +1.77]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.5% · EPA +3.00]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 87-Q.Cephus. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -0.32]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller (33-J.Johnson) at DET 42. 23-K.Fuller to DET 37 for 5 yards (88-T.Hockenson). [WPA -24.6% · EPA -3.75]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 4:08) — (4:08) 5-M.Prater 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. [WPA -1.8% · EPA -3.58]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep middle to 19-T.Ginn. [WPA -5.8% · EPA -3.25]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.5% · EPA +3.00]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 6:34 · CHI 9 · Score 0-3
    (6:34) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  2. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 1:34 · DET 17 · Score 3-3
    (1:34) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  3. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 5:37 · CHI 14 · Score 3-6
    (5:37) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  4. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 2:06 · DET 10 · Score 6-6
    (2:06) 2-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  5. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · CHI 1 · Score 6-12
    (:22) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · CHI 15 · Score 6-13
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  7. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 10:42 · CHI 4 · Score 6-19
    (10:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 10:37 · CHI 15 · Score 6-20
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  9. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 3:24 · CHI 26 · Score 6-23
    (3:24) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  10. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 13:43 · DET 2 · Score 12-23
    (13:43) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 13:39 · DET 15 · Score 13-23
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  12. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 3:03 · DET 1 · Score 19-23
    (3:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 83-J.Wims for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 2:58 · DET 15 · Score 20-23
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  14. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DET 27 · Score 26-23
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · DET 15 · Score 27-23
    2-C.Santos extra point 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Anthony Miller (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions on 2020-09-13?

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 27-23 in Week 1, 2020.

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

Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 10; Q4: Chicago Bears 21, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Chicago Bears 27, Detroit Lions 23.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Swift (Q2 0:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Hockenson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 10:42) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Graham (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 13:43) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Wims (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 3:03) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Miller (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 2:00) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 6:34, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q1 1:34, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 5:37, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 2:06, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 3:24, 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?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 48.0% completion, -8.6% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.90 total passing EPA. Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 51.3% completion, -6.7% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.82 total passing EPA.

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

Anthony Miller (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.00 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep right to 17-A.Miller for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Chicago Bears won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Now 1-0 W

Detroit Lions

Now 0-1 L

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