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NFL · Week 17 · January 1, 2023 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: 2022 Week 17 Recap

Lions defeat Bears 41–10 in Week 17

Jared Goff led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 10–41 Week 17 finish.

Chicago Bears 10 3–13
Final 10–41
Detroit Lions 41 8–8 Winner
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
10–41
Halftime
Chicago Bears 10–27 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Justin Fields
FantasyHQ MVP
Jared Goff
Game date
January 1, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Justin Fields
    Justin Fields 6 CAR · 56 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Cole Kmet
    Cole Kmet 2 REC · 27 YDS · 1 TD +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • N'Keal Harry
    N'Keal Harry 1 REC · 16 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Jared Goff
    Jared Goff 21/31 · 246 YDS · 3 TD +10.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.St.Brown +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D'Andre Swift
    D'Andre Swift 11 CAR · 78 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 41–10 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 10–27 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jared Goff
Top passer
Justin Fields
Biggest EPA play
(3:02) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 48 for 0 yards (59-J.Houston). FUMBLES (59-J.Hou…
Game date
2023-01-01

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 41–10 on 2023-01-01. Jared Goff posted a game-high +10.49 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Chicago Bears10000010
Detroit Lions720146041

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

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 11:00TD
    Cole Kmet

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 13
    Score
    6-0

    (11:00) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 85-C.Kmet for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 10:54XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 6:48TD
    Brock Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    7-6

    (6:48) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 89-B.Wright for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-A.Watts].

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 6:45XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    7-7

    17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 2:28FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 5
    Score
    10-7

    (2:28) 2-C.Santos 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 14:32TD
    D'Andre Swift

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 17
    Score
    10-13

    (14:32) 32-D.Swift left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 14:24XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    10-14

    17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 4:23TD
    Brock Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 9
    Score
    10-20

    (4:23) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-B.Wright for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 4:16XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    10-21

    17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:20FG
    Michael Badgley

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 4
    Score
    10-24

    (:20) 17-M.Badgley 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:17FG
    Jack Fox

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 35
    Score
    10-24

    3-J.Fox kicks 73 yards from DET 35 to CHI -8. 12-V.Jones to DET 45 for 63 yards (31-K.Joseph).

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 11:42TD
    Dan Skipper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    10-30

    (11:42) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 30-Ja.Williams left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 11:38XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    10-31

    17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  14. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 6:44TD
    D'Andre Swift

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 21
    Score
    10-37

    (6:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 6:36XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    10-38

    17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  16. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 2:45FG
    Michael Badgley

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 23
    Score
    10-41

    (2:45) 17-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  17. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 2:40FG
    Jack Fox

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 35
    Score
    10-41

    3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jared GoffJared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.49 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  2. 2A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  3. 3Justin FieldsJustin Fields · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  4. 4D'Andre SwiftD'Andre Swift · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.77 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  5. 5D'Andre SwiftD'Andre Swift · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  6. 6Kalif RaymondKalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  7. 7Joshua WilliamsJoshua Williams · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
  8. 8Cole KmetCole Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jared Goff

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jared Goff — DET · Passing

Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+10.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Jared Goff's top snap (+4.74 EPA): (7:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete deep middle to 4-D.Chark [91-D.Robinson]. PENALTY on CHI-6-K.Gordon, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CHI 35 - No Play.

Biggest single play (-4.90 EPA): Justin Fields — (3:02) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 48 for 0 yards (59-J.Houston). FUMBLES (59-J.Houston) [59-J.Houston], RECOVERED by DET-97-A.Hutchinson at 50.

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) · 34 dropbacks · 20.6% completion · -28.6% CPOE · -0.60 EPA/play · -20.34 total EPA
  • Jared GoffJared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.235+0.199
Offensive success rate34.3%50.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.598+0.300
Rush EPA/play+0.222+0.212
Defensive EPA/play-0.199+0.235
Defensive success rate49.4%65.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.23 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: +0.20 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -16.42 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +17.32 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cole KmetChicago Bears — Cole Kmet (Justin Fields pass) (Q1 11:00)
  • Brock WrightDetroit Lions — Brock Wright (Jared Goff pass) (Q1 6:48)
  • D'Andre SwiftDetroit Lions — D'Andre Swift (Q2 14:32)
  • Brock WrightDetroit Lions — Brock Wright (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 4:23)
  • Dan SkipperDetroit Lions — Dan Skipper (Q3 11:42)
  • D'Andre SwiftDetroit Lions — D'Andre Swift (Jared Goff pass) (Q3 6:44)

Field goals

  • Cairo SantosChicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q1 2:28)
  • Michael BadgleyDetroit Lions — Michael Badgley (Q2 0:20)
  • Jack FoxDetroit Lions — Jack Fox (Q2 0:17)
  • Michael BadgleyDetroit Lions — Michael Badgley (Q4 2:45)
  • Jack FoxDetroit Lions — Jack Fox (Q4 2:40)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q1 11:00) — (11:00) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 85-C.Kmet for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 10:54) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 89-B.Wright for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-A.Watts].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 6:45) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q1 2:28) — (2:28) 2-C.Santos 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 20–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 17 (Q2 14:32) — (14:32) 32-D.Swift left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 14:24) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q2 4:23) — (4:23) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-B.Wright for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 4:16) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 4 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 17-M.Badgley 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 35 (Q2 0:17) — 3-J.Fox kicks 73 yards from DET 35 to CHI -8. 12-V.Jones to DET 45 for 63 yards (31-K.Joseph)..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q3 11:42) — (11:42) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 30-Ja.Williams left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 11:38) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 21 (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 6:36) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CHI 23 (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) 17-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 35 (Q4 2:40) — 3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q1 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields scrambles up the middle to DET 9 for 60 yards (31-K.Joseph). [WPA +18.3% · EPA +4.88]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete deep middle to 4-D.Chark [91-D.Robinson]. PENALTY on CHI-6-K.Gordon, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CHI 35 - No Play. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +4.74]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 85-C.Kmet. 1-J.Fields left end to DET 21 for 31 yards (31-K.Joseph). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.62]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark to CHI 29 for 28 yards (36-D.Houston-Carson, 44-M.Adams). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.03]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 48 for 0 yards (59-J.Houston). FUMBLES (59-J.Houston) [59-J.Houston], RECOVERED by DET-97-A.Hutchinson at 50. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -4.90]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 48 for 0 yards (59-J.Houston). FUMBLES (59-J.Houston) [59-J.Houston], RECOVERED by DET-97-A.Hutchinson at 50. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -4.90]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields scrambles up the middle to DET 9 for 60 yards (31-K.Joseph). [WPA +18.3% · EPA +4.88]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete deep middle to 4-D.Chark [91-D.Robinson]. PENALTY on CHI-6-K.Gordon, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CHI 35 - No Play. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +4.74]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift up the middle ran ob at CHI 48 for 35 yards (9-J.Brisker). [WPA +3.6% · EPA +4.10]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 11:00 · DET 13 · Score 6-0
    (11:00) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 85-C.Kmet for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 10:54 · DET 15 · Score 7-0
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 6:48 · CHI 2 · Score 7-6
    (6:48) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 89-B.Wright for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-A.Watts].
  4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 6:45 · CHI 15 · Score 7-7
    17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 2:28 · DET 5 · Score 10-7
    (2:28) 2-C.Santos 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 14:32 · CHI 17 · Score 10-13
    (14:32) 32-D.Swift left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 14:24 · CHI 15 · Score 10-14
    17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  8. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 4:23 · CHI 9 · Score 10-20
    (4:23) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-B.Wright for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 4:16 · CHI 15 · Score 10-21
    17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  10. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · CHI 4 · Score 10-24
    (:20) 17-M.Badgley 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  11. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · DET 35 · Score 10-24
    3-J.Fox kicks 73 yards from DET 35 to CHI -8. 12-V.Jones to DET 45 for 63 yards (31-K.Joseph).
  12. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 11:42 · CHI 2 · Score 10-30
    (11:42) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 30-Ja.Williams left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 11:38 · CHI 15 · Score 10-31
    17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  14. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 6:44 · CHI 21 · Score 10-37
    (6:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 6:36 · CHI 15 · Score 10-38
    17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  16. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 2:45 · CHI 23 · Score 10-41
    (2:45) 17-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  17. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 2:40 · DET 35 · Score 10-41
    3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Key takeaways

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

  • Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Justin Fields (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions on 2023-01-01?

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 41-10 in Week 17, 2022.

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

Q1: Chicago Bears 10, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 20; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 14; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 6; Final: Chicago Bears 10, Detroit Lions 41.

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

Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Kmet (J. Fields pass) (Q1 11:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Wright (J. Goff pass) (Q1 6:48) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Swift (Q2 14:32) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Wright (J. Goff pass) (Q2 4:23) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Skipper (Q3 11:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Swift (J. Goff pass) (Q3 6:44) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q1 2:28, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Fox (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 2:45, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Fox (Q4 2:40, 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?

Justin Fields (Chicago Bears), 20.6% completion, -28.6% CPOE, -0.60 EPA per dropback, -20.34 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 67.7% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.49 total passing EPA.

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

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.49 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.74 EPA): (7:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete deep middle to 4-D.Chark [91-D.Robinson]. PENALTY on CHI-6-K.Gordon, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CHI 35 - No Play..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W