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NFL · Week 11 · November 20, 2022 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2022 Week 11 Recap

Falcons defeat Bears 27–24 in Week 11

Justin Fields led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 24–27 Week 11 finish.

Chicago Bears 24 3–8
Final 24–27
Atlanta Falcons 27 5–6 Winner
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
24–27
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
Top passer
Justin Fields
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Fields
Game date
November 20, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Justin Fields
    Justin Fields 14/33 · 166 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • E.St.Brown +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Cole Kmet
    Cole Kmet 3 REC · 35 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Damiere Byrd
    Damiere Byrd 2 REC · 29 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • KhaDarel Hodge
    KhaDarel Hodge 1 REC · 13 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Mariota
    Marcus Mariota 13/24 · 138 YDS · 1 TD +1.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 27–24 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Fields
Top passer
Justin Fields
Biggest EPA play
2-C.Santos kicks 68 yards from CHI 35 to ATL -3. 84-C.Patterson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2022-11-20

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Chicago Bears 27–24 on 2022-11-20. Justin Fields posted a game-high +5.69 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Chicago Bears71007024
Atlanta Falcons71073027

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 9:46TD
    Drake London

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    0-6

    (9:46) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-J.Sanborn]. Penalty on CHI-9-J.Brisker, Defensive Holding, declined.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 9:37XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    0-7

    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 6:08TD
    Darnell Mooney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 16
    Score
    6-7

    (6:08) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 11-D.Mooney for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 6:02XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    7-7

    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 7:47FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 23
    Score
    10-7

    (7:47) 2-C.Santos 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 4:35TD
    Justin Fields

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 4
    Score
    16-7

    (4:35) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 4:31XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    17-7

    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 4:31TD
    Cordarrelle Patterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 35
    Score
    17-13

    2-C.Santos kicks 68 yards from CHI 35 to ATL -3. 84-C.Patterson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 4:18XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    17-14

    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:03FG
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 22
    Score
    17-17

    (:03) 7-Y.Koo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 1:53TD
    Marcus Mariota

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 10
    Score
    17-23

    (1:53) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-6-K.Gordon was injured during the play.

  12. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 1:48XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    17-24

    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  13. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 8:20TD
    D.J. Montgomery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    23-24

    (8:20) 32-D.Montgomery left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 8:16XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    24-24

    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  15. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 1:52FG
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 35
    Score
    24-27

    (1:52) 7-Y.Koo 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Justin FieldsJustin Fields · Chicago Bears · Passing · +5.69 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  2. 2E. St.Brown · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
  3. 3Damiere ByrdDamiere Byrd · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
  4. 4Cole KmetCole Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  5. 5Darnell MooneyDarnell Mooney · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  6. 6KhaDarel HodgeKhaDarel Hodge · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  7. 7Marcus MariotaMarcus Mariota · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +1.25 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  8. 8Tyler AllgeierTyler Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Justin Fields

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Justin Fields — CHI · Passing

Justin Fields posted the highest total EPA (+5.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.

Justin Fields's top snap (-3.28 EPA): (1:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 32-D.Montgomery INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Hawkins at CHI 40. 32-J.Hawkins to CHI 40 for no gain (11-D.Mooney).

Biggest single play (+5.98 EPA): Cairo Santos — 2-C.Santos kicks 68 yards from CHI 35 to ATL -3. 84-C.Patterson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 FieldsJustin Fields (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.69 total EPA
  • Marcus MariotaMarcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.027+0.047
Offensive success rate41.4%47.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.172+0.052
Rush EPA/play-0.109-0.034
Defensive EPA/play-0.047-0.027
Defensive success rate52.2%58.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears +0.03, Atlanta Falcons +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +3.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +2.36 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Drake LondonAtlanta Falcons — Drake London (Marcus Mariota pass) (Q1 9:46)
  • Darnell MooneyChicago Bears — Darnell Mooney (Justin Fields pass) (Q1 6:08)
  • Justin FieldsChicago Bears — Justin Fields (Q2 4:35)
  • Cordarrelle PattersonAtlanta Falcons — Cordarrelle Patterson (Q2 4:31)
  • Marcus MariotaAtlanta Falcons — Marcus Mariota (Q3 1:53)
  • D.J. MontgomeryChicago Bears — D.J. Montgomery (Q4 8:20)

Field goals

  • Cairo SantosChicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q2 7:47)
  • Younghoe KooAtlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 0:03)
  • Younghoe KooAtlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q4 1:52)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q1 9:46); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 9:37) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 16 (Q1 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 11-D.Mooney for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 6:02) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the ATL 23 (Q2 7:47) — (7:47) 2-C.Santos 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 4:31) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CHI 35 (Q2 4:31) — 2-C.Santos kicks 68 yards from CHI 35 to ATL -3. 84-C.Patterson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 4:18) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CHI 22 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 7-Y.Koo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CHI 10 (Q3 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-6-K.Gordon was injured during the play.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 1:48) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) 32-D.Montgomery left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 8:16) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CHI 35 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 7-Y.Koo 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 32-D.Montgomery INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Hawkins at CHI 40. 32-J.Hawkins to CHI 40 for no gain (11-D.Mooney). [WPA -22.5% · EPA -3.28]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 84-C.Patterson right guard to CHI 38 for 6 yards (57-J.Sanborn). [WPA +17.5% · EPA +2.70]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:31) — 2-C.Santos kicks 68 yards from CHI 35 to ATL -3. 84-C.Patterson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +5.98]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 84-C.Patterson left end to ATL 38 for 17 yards (9-J.Brisker). FUMBLES (9-J.Brisker), RECOVERED by CHI-33-J.Johnson at ATL 46. 33-J.Johnson to ATL 29 for 17 yards (63-C.Lindstrom). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -5.16]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 0:16) — (:16) 16-T.Gill punts 40 yards to ATL 27, Center-48-P.Scales. 35-A.Williams to ATL 42 for 15 yards (84-R.Griffin). Chicago challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +4.30]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:31) — 2-C.Santos kicks 68 yards from CHI 35 to ATL -3. 84-C.Patterson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +5.98]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 84-C.Patterson left end to ATL 38 for 17 yards (9-J.Brisker). FUMBLES (9-J.Brisker), RECOVERED by CHI-33-J.Johnson at ATL 46. 33-J.Johnson to ATL 29 for 17 yards (63-C.Lindstrom). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -5.16]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 0:16) — (:16) 16-T.Gill punts 40 yards to ATL 27, Center-48-P.Scales. 35-A.Williams to ATL 42 for 15 yards (84-R.Griffin). Chicago challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +4.30]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 32-D.Montgomery INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Hawkins at CHI 40. 32-J.Hawkins to CHI 40 for no gain (11-D.Mooney). [WPA -22.5% · EPA -3.28]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 9:46 · CHI 2 · Score 0-6
    (9:46) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-J.Sanborn]. Penalty on CHI-9-J.Brisker, Defensive Holding, declined.
  2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 9:37 · CHI 15 · Score 0-7
    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  3. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 6:08 · ATL 16 · Score 6-7
    (6:08) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 11-D.Mooney for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 6:02 · ATL 15 · Score 7-7
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 7:47 · ATL 23 · Score 10-7
    (7:47) 2-C.Santos 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  6. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 4:35 · ATL 4 · Score 16-7
    (4:35) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 4:31 · ATL 15 · Score 17-7
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  8. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:31 · CHI 35 · Score 17-13
    2-C.Santos kicks 68 yards from CHI 35 to ATL -3. 84-C.Patterson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:18 · CHI 15 · Score 17-14
    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  10. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CHI 22 · Score 17-17
    (:03) 7-Y.Koo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  11. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 1:53 · CHI 10 · Score 17-23
    (1:53) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-6-K.Gordon was injured during the play.
  12. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 1:48 · CHI 15 · Score 17-24
    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  13. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 8:20 · ATL 2 · Score 23-24
    (8:20) 32-D.Montgomery left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 8:16 · ATL 15 · Score 24-24
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  15. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 1:52 · CHI 35 · Score 24-27
    (1:52) 7-Y.Koo 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Justin Fields (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Justin Fields (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons on 2022-11-20?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 in Week 11, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Chicago Bears 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: Chicago Bears 24, Atlanta Falcons 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. London (M. Mariota pass) (Q1 9:46) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Mooney (J. Fields pass) (Q1 6:08) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Fields (Q2 4:35) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Patterson (Q2 4:31) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Mariota (Q3 1:53) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q4 8:20) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 7:47, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 1:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons?

Justin Fields (Chicago Bears), 42.4% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.69 total passing EPA. Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons), 54.2% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.25 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons?

Justin Fields (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-3.28 EPA): (1:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 32-D.Montgomery INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Hawkins at CHI 40. 32-J.Hawkins to CHI 40 for no gain (11-D.Mooney)..

Was Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W

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