Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 33–22 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 9–13 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jimmy Garoppolo
- Top passer
- Justin Fields
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 19-D.Samuel for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Th…
- Game date
- 2021-10-31
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 33–22 on 2021-10-31, overcoming Chicago Bears's 13–9 halftime lead. Jimmy Garoppolo posted a game-high +15.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 33 |
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
(4:43) 2-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(2:56) 14-J.Slye 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(12:09) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 18-J.James for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(9:38) 14-J.Slye 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(1:20) 2-C.Santos 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(:02) 14-J.Slye 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(8:36) 2-C.Santos 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(6:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(14:21) (Shotgun) 25-E.Mitchell left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Garoppolo pass to 11-B.Aiyuk is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(9:43) 1-J.Fields scrambles left end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-54-F.Warner was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
(6:38) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-36-D.Houston-Carson was injured during the play.
14-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(2:00) 14-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 4:43FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 21
- Score
- 0-3
(4:43) 2-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 2:56FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 30
- Score
- 3-3
(2:56) 14-J.Slye 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 12:09TD Jordan JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 8
- Score
- 3-9
(12:09) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 18-J.James for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 12:03XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 3-10
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:38FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 34
- Score
- 6-10
(9:38) 14-J.Slye 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:20FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 22
- Score
- 6-13
(1:20) 2-C.Santos 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:02FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 9-13
(:02) 14-J.Slye 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 8:36FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 7
- Score
- 9-16
(8:36) 2-C.Santos 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 6:00TD Jimmy GaroppoloPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 15-16
(6:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 14:21TD Elijah MitchellPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 21-16
(14:21) (Shotgun) 25-E.Mitchell left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 14:11Safety Jimmy GaroppoloPoints+2
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 23-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Garoppolo pass to 11-B.Aiyuk is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 9:43TD Justin FieldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 22
- Score
- 23-22
(9:43) 1-J.Fields scrambles left end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-54-F.Warner was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 6:38TD Jimmy GaroppoloPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 29-22
(6:38) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-36-D.Houston-Carson was injured during the play.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 6:34XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 30-22
14-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:00FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 14
- Score
- 33-22
(2:00) 14-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jimmy Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +15.11 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2Justin Fields · Chicago Bears · Passing · +14.19 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3
Deebo Samuel Sr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +10.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 4Marquise Goodwin · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 5M. Sanu · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 6
Darnell Mooney · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 7Jordan James · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 8Elijah Mitchell · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.21 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.18 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
Jimmy Garoppolo — SF · Passing
Jimmy Garoppolo posted the highest total EPA (+15.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
Jimmy Garoppolo's top snap (+7.90 EPA): (7:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 19-D.Samuel for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left
Quarterback report card
Justin Fields led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Justin Fields (Chicago Bears) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +14.19 total EPA
- Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · -4.7% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +15.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.289 | +0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.521 | +0.338 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.355 | -0.278 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.068 | -0.289 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 54.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.29 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 8 drives, +5.87 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 9 drives, +20.53 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Jordan James (Justin Fields pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Jimmy Garoppolo
- San Francisco 49ers — Elijah Mitchell
- Chicago Bears — Justin Fields
- San Francisco 49ers — Jimmy Garoppolo
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
- San Francisco 49ers — Joey Slye
- San Francisco 49ers — Joey Slye
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
- San Francisco 49ers — Joey Slye
- Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos
- San Francisco 49ers — Joey Slye
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SF 21 (Q1 4:43) — (4:43) 2-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CHI 30 (Q1 2:56) — (2:56) 14-J.Slye 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 18-J.James for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 12:03) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CHI 34 (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) 14-J.Slye 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SF 22 (Q2 1:20) — (1:20) 2-C.Santos 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CHI 4 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 14-J.Slye 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 6–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SF 7 (Q3 8:36) — (8:36) 2-C.Santos 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q3 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 18–6. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 25-E.Mitchell left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q4 14:11) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Garoppolo pass to 11-B.Aiyuk is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SF 22 (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) 1-J.Fields scrambles left end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-54-F.Warner was injured during the play. His return is Probable.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q4 6:38) — (6:38) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-36-D.Houston-Carson was injured during the play.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 6:34) — 14-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 14-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) 1-J.Fields scrambles left end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-54-F.Warner was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 19-D.Samuel for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-J.Garopp
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) 25-E.Mitchell left end to CHI 29 for 27 yards (96-A.Hicks).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle to 19-D.Samuel to CHI 4 for 50 yards (22-K.Vildor).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 25-E.Mitchell left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 19-D.Samuel for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-J.Garopp
- Chicago Bears (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) 1-J.Fields scrambles left end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-54-F.Warner was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) 14-J.Slye 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 84-M.Goodwin to SF 16 for 22 yards (4-E.Moseley).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 4:43 · SF 21 · Score 0-3
(4:43) 2-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 2:56 · CHI 30 · Score 3-3
(2:56) 14-J.Slye 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 12:09 · SF 8 · Score 3-9
(12:09) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 18-J.James for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 12:03 · SF 15 · Score 3-10
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 9:38 · CHI 34 · Score 6-10
(9:38) 14-J.Slye 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 1:20 · SF 22 · Score 6-13
(1:20) 2-C.Santos 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · CHI 4 · Score 9-13
(:02) 14-J.Slye 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 8:36 · SF 7 · Score 9-16
(8:36) 2-C.Santos 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 6:00 · CHI 2 · Score 15-16
(6:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 14:21 · CHI 5 · Score 21-16
(14:21) (Shotgun) 25-E.Mitchell left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers Safety (+2) — Q4 14:11 · CHI 2 · Score 23-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Garoppolo pass to 11-B.Aiyuk is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 9:43 · SF 22 · Score 23-22
(9:43) 1-J.Fields scrambles left end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-54-F.Warner was injured during the play. His return is Probable. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 6:38 · CHI 5 · Score 29-22
(6:38) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-36-D.Houston-Carson was injured during the play. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 6:34 · CHI 15 · Score 30-22
14-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CHI 14 · Score 33-22
(2:00) 14-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Justin Fields (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears on 2021-10-31?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 33-22 in Week 8, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 6, Chicago Bears 10; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 6, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 18, Chicago Bears 6; Final: San Francisco 49ers 33, Chicago Bears 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — J. James (J. Fields pass) (Q2 12:09) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Garoppolo (Q3 6:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — E. Mitchell (Q4 14:21) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Fields (Q4 9:43) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Garoppolo (Q4 6:38) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q1 4:43, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Slye (Q1 2:56, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Slye (Q2 9:38, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 1:20, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Slye (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q3 8:36, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Slye (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears?
Justin Fields (Chicago Bears), 45.2% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +14.19 total passing EPA. Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 58.6% completion, -4.7% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +15.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears?
Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+7.90 EPA): (7:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 19-D.Samuel for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
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