Bills 35–13 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2022

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Chicago Bears?

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 41.7% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.77 total passing EPA. J. Fields (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -7.19 total passing EPA.

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

D. Singletary (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.43 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (10:59) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 35–13 Chicago Bears
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 6–10 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Devin Singletary
Top passer: Jonathan Allen
Biggest EPA play: (8:49) 32-D.Montgomery right tackle to CHI 34 for no gain (30-D.Jackson). FUMBLES (30-D.Ja…
Game date: 2022-12-24

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Chicago Bears 35–13 on 2022-12-24, overcoming Chicago Bears's 10–6 halftime lead. Devin Singletary posted a game-high +5.43 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Buffalo Bills	6	0	15	20	0	35
Chicago Bears	7	3	0	3	0	13

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills

BUF 6

CHI 19

CHI 33

+2CHI 2

CHI 27

+1CHI 20

CHI 4

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q1 9:46TD
Dante Pettis
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 6
Score
0-6
(9:46) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 18-D.Pettis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 9:41XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
0-7
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:28TD
Gabe Davis
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 19
Score
6-7
(6:28) 68-B.Hart reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 13-G.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 3:25FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 19
Score
6-10
(3:25) 2-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 10:59TD
Devin Singletary
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 33
Score
12-10
(10:59) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 10:51Safety
Jonathan Allen
Points+2
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
14-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen pass to 10-K.Shakir is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 8:03TD
James Cook III
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 27
Score
20-10
(8:03) (Shotgun) 28-J.Cook right tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:57XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 20
Score
21-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 10:23FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 17
Score
21-13
(10:23) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:51TD
Jonathan Allen
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 4
Score
27-13
(3:51) 17-J.Allen scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:45XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
28-13
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:08TD
Dawson Knox
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 13
Score
34-13
(1:08) 68-B.Hart reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:02TD
Tyler Bass
Points+7
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
35-13
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Devin Singletary · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +5.43 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
2James Cook III · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +4.24 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
3Dawson Knox · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
4D.J. Montgomery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
5Stefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
6Byron Pringle · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
7Devin Singletary · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
8Khalil Shakir · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 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

Devin Singletary — BUF · Rushing

Devin Singletary posted the highest total EPA (+5.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

Devin Singletary's top snap (+3.34 EPA): (10:59) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.97 EPA): D.J. Montgomery — (8:49) 32-D.Montgomery right tackle to CHI 34 for no gain (30-D.Jackson). FUMBLES (30-D.Jackson), RECOVERED by BUF-99-T.Settle at CHI 35. 99-T.Settle to CHI 35 for no gain (79-M.Schofield).

Quarterback report card

Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · +1.0% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.77 total EPA
Justin Fields (Chicago Bears) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.2% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -7.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	+0.063	-0.274
Offensive success rate	48.1%	35.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.021	-0.225
Rush EPA/play	+0.279	-0.611
Defensive EPA/play	+0.274	-0.063
Defensive success rate	64.9%	51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: +0.06 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: -0.27 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +4.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -21.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — Dante Pettis (Justin Fields pass) (Q1 9:46)
Buffalo Bills — Gabe Davis (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q1 6:28)
Buffalo Bills — Devin Singletary (Q3 10:59)
Buffalo Bills — James Cook III (Q3 8:03)
Buffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen (Q4 3:51)
Buffalo Bills — Dawson Knox (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q4 1:08)

Field goals

Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q2 3:25)
Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q4 10:23)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q1 9:46) — (9:46) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 18-D.Pettis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 9:41) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CHI 19 (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) 68-B.Hart reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 13-G.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the BUF 19 (Q2 3:25) — (3:25) 2-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 15–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CHI 33 (Q3 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q3 10:51) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen pass to 10-K.Shakir is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CHI 27 (Q3 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 28-J.Cook right tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CHI 20 (Q3 7:57) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 20–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the BUF 17 (Q4 10:23) — (10:23) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) 17-J.Allen scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 3:45) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CHI 13 (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) 68-B.Hart reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q4 1:02) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right intended for 6-I.McKenzie INTERCEPTED by 6-K.Gordon at CHI -2. 6-K.Gordon to CHI 34 for 36 yards (28-J.Cook). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -4.83]
Chicago Bears (Q3 8:49) — (8:49) 32-D.Montgomery right tackle to CHI 34 for no gain (30-D.Jackson). FUMBLES (30-D.Jackson), RECOVERED by BUF-99-T.Settle at CHI 35. 99-T.Settle to CHI 35 for no gain (79-M.Schofield). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -4.97]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 28-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Morrow at BUF 23. 53-N.Morrow to BUF 18 for 5 yards (10-K.Shakir). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.73]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.34]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:56) — (:56) 2-T.Bass 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.18]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q3 8:49) — (8:49) 32-D.Montgomery right tackle to CHI 34 for no gain (30-D.Jackson). FUMBLES (30-D.Jackson), RECOVERED by BUF-99-T.Settle at CHI 35. 99-T.Settle to CHI 35 for no gain (79-M.Schofield). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -4.97]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right intended for 6-I.McKenzie INTERCEPTED by 6-K.Gordon at CHI -2. 6-K.Gordon to CHI 34 for 36 yards (28-J.Cook). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -4.83]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 28-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Morrow at BUF 23. 53-N.Morrow to BUF 18 for 5 yards (10-K.Shakir). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.73]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) 68-B.Hart reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.58]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 9:46 · BUF 6 · Score 0-6
(9:46) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 18-D.Pettis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 9:41 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 6:28 · CHI 19 · Score 6-7
(6:28) 68-B.Hart reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 13-G.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 3:25 · BUF 19 · Score 6-10
(3:25) 2-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 10:59 · CHI 33 · Score 12-10
(10:59) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q3 10:51 · CHI 2 · Score 14-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen pass to 10-K.Shakir is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 8:03 · CHI 27 · Score 20-10
(8:03) (Shotgun) 28-J.Cook right tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 7:57 · CHI 20 · Score 21-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 10:23 · BUF 17 · Score 21-13
(10:23) 2-C.Santos 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 3:51 · CHI 4 · Score 27-13
(3:51) 17-J.Allen scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 3:45 · CHI 15 · Score 28-13
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 1:08 · CHI 13 · Score 34-13
(1:08) 68-B.Hart reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills TD (+7) — Q4 1:02 · CHI 15 · Score 35-13
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

Key takeaways

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

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Devin Singletary (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Chicago Bears on 2022-12-24?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Chicago Bears 35-13 in Week 16, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 6, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Buffalo Bills 15, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 20, Chicago Bears 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 35, Chicago Bears 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Pettis (J. Fields pass) (Q1 9:46) Buffalo Bills touchdown — G. Davis (J. Allen pass) (Q1 6:28) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Singletary (Q3 10:59) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Cook (Q3 8:03) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q4 3:51) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Knox (J. Allen pass) (Q4 1:08) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 3:25, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q4 10:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Chicago Bears?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 41.7% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.77 total passing EPA. Justin Fields (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -7.19 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Chicago Bears?

Devin Singletary (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.43 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (10:59) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-11 Now 3-12 L

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