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NFL · Week 14 · December 13, 2020 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Chicago Bears: 2020 Week 14 Recap

Bears defeat Texans 36–7 in Week 14

Mitchell Trubisky led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 7–36 Week 14 finish.

Houston Texans 7 4–9
Final 7–36
Chicago Bears 36 6–7 Winner
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
7–36
Halftime
Houston Texans 7–30 Chicago Bears
Top passer
Desmond Watson
FantasyHQ MVP
Mitchell Trubisky
Game date
December 13, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Du.Johnson 2 REC · 53 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Fells 1 REC · 15 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Hansen 7 REC · 56 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Mitchell Trubisky
    Mitchell Trubisky 24/39 · 259 YDS · 3 TD +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Alton Robinson
    Alton Robinson 9 REC · 123 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.J. Montgomery
    D.J. Montgomery 11 CAR · 113 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 36–7 Houston Texans
Halftime
Houston Texans 7–30 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Mitchell Trubisky
Top passer
Desmond Watson
Biggest EPA play
(10:16) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2020-12-13

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Houston Texans 36–7 on 2020-12-13. Mitchell Trubisky posted a game-high +10.06 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans070007
Chicago Bears72333036

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 10:16TD
    D.J. Montgomery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 80
    Score
    0-6

    (10:16) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 10:04XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 13:01TD
    Jimmy Graham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 5
    Score
    0-13

    (13:01) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-J.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 12:57XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 8:44TD
    Keke Coutee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 5
    Score
    6-14

    (8:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 16-K.Coutee for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 8:37XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    7-14

    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 6:07Safety
    Desmond Watson

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CHI 91
    Score
    7-16

    (6:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (52-K.Mack).

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 3:29TD
    Darnell Mooney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 12
    Score
    7-22

    (3:29) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 11-D.Mooney for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 3:22XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    7-23

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

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:11TD
    Alton Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 3
    Score
    7-29

    (:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:08XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    7-30

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

  12. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 10:41FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 21
    Score
    7-33

    (10:41) 2-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  13. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 10:51FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 14
    Score
    7-36

    (10:51) 2-C.Santos 32 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).

  1. 1Mitchell TrubiskyMitchell Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +10.06 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2Alton RobinsonAlton Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  3. 3D.J. MontgomeryD.J. Montgomery · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +5.36 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  4. 4Du. Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Fells · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.23 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Hansen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  7. 7Darnell MooneyDarnell Mooney · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  8. 8Keke CouteeKeke Coutee · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Mitchell Trubisky

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Mitchell Trubisky — CHI · Passing

Mitchell Trubisky posted the highest total EPA (+10.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

Mitchell Trubisky's top snap (+2.79 EPA): (:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.05 EPA): D.J. Montgomery — (10:16) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Desmond Watson led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Desmond WatsonDesmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · +11.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.90 total EPA
  • Mitchell TrubiskyMitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.06 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.194+0.189
Offensive success rate40.0%52.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.129+0.258
Rush EPA/play-0.346+0.207
Defensive EPA/play-0.189+0.194
Defensive success rate47.6%60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: -0.19 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: +0.19 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +15.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Houston Texans: 11 drives, -15.49 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • D.J. MontgomeryChicago Bears — D.J. Montgomery (Q1 10:16)
  • Jimmy GrahamChicago Bears — Jimmy Graham (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q2 13:01)
  • Keke CouteeHouston Texans — Keke Coutee (Desmond Watson pass) (Q2 8:44)
  • Darnell MooneyChicago Bears — Darnell Mooney (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q2 3:29)
  • Alton RobinsonChicago Bears — Alton Robinson (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q2 0:11)

Field goals

  • Cairo SantosChicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q3 10:41)
  • Cairo SantosChicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q4 10:51)
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 HOU 80 (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 10:04) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 23–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-J.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 12:57) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q2 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 16-K.Coutee for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 8:37) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the CHI 91 (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (52-K.Mack).; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q2 3:29); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 3:22) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the HOU 3 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 0:08) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the HOU 21 (Q3 10:41) — (10:41) 2-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the HOU 14 (Q4 10:51) — (10:51) 2-C.Santos 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +6.05]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 25-Du.Johnson right tackle to HOU 39 for -1 yards (52-K.Mack; 96-A.Hicks). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-52-K.Mack at HOU 41. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -5.14]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 12:37) — (12:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 17-C.Hansen to CHI 49 for 13 yards (20-D.Shelley). [WPA +6.2% · EPA +2.14]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (52-K.Mack). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -1.12]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 25-Du.Johnson pushed ob at CHI 19 for 48 yards (39-E.Jackson). [WPA +5.5% · EPA +3.86]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +6.05]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 25-Du.Johnson right tackle to HOU 39 for -1 yards (52-K.Mack; 96-A.Hicks). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by CHI-52-K.Mack at HOU 41. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -5.14]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 2:12) — (2:12) #2. McCarron in at QB (Shotgun) 2-A.McCarron sacked at CHI 13 for -12 yards (58-R.Smith). Penalty on HOU-73-Z.Fulton, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -4.93]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 8:32) — (8:32) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 46 yards to HOU 24, Center-48-P.Scales. 16-K.Coutee to HOU 31 for 7 yards (27-S.McManis). FUMBLES (27-S.McManis), RECOVERED by CHI-55-J.Woods at HOU 37. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.49]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 10:16 · HOU 80 · Score 0-6
    (10:16) (Shotgun) 32-D.Montgomery left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 10:04 · HOU 15 · Score 0-7
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  3. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 13:01 · HOU 5 · Score 0-13
    (13:01) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 80-J.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 12:57 · HOU 15 · Score 0-14
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  5. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 8:44 · CHI 5 · Score 6-14
    (8:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 16-K.Coutee for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 8:37 · CHI 15 · Score 7-14
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
  7. Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q2 6:07 · CHI 91 · Score 7-16
    (6:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (52-K.Mack).
  8. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 3:29 · HOU 12 · Score 7-22
    (3:29) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 11-D.Mooney for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field st
  9. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 3:22 · HOU 15 · Score 7-23
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  10. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:11 · HOU 3 · Score 7-29
    (:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · HOU 15 · Score 7-30
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  12. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 10:41 · HOU 21 · Score 7-33
    (10:41) 2-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  13. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 10:51 · HOU 14 · Score 7-36
    (10:51) 2-C.Santos 32 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.
  • Desmond Watson (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Chicago Bears on 2020-12-13?

The Chicago Bears beat the Houston Texans 36-7 in Week 14, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Chicago Bears 23; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Houston Texans 7, Chicago Bears 36.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q1 10:16) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Graham (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 13:01) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Coutee (D. Watson pass) (Q2 8:44) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Mooney (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 3:29) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Robinson (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 0:11) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q3 10:41, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q4 10:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Chicago Bears?

Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 47.7% completion, +11.3% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.90 total passing EPA. Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 61.5% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.06 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Chicago Bears?

Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+2.79 EPA): (:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W

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