Packers 38–20 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

J. Fields (Chicago Bears), 47.1% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -7.10 total passing EPA. J. Love (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, -5.5% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +16.62 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

J. Love (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.96 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-33-A.Jones was injured during the play. His return is Questionable..

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Winner: Green Bay Packers
Final score: Green Bay Packers 38–20 Chicago Bears
Halftime: Green Bay Packers 13–6 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Julian Love
Top passer: Justin Fields
Biggest EPA play: (12:53) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 11-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 7-Q…
Game date: 2023-09-10

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 38–20 on 2023-09-10. Julian Love posted a game-high +16.62 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Green Bay Packers	7	6	20	14	0	38
Chicago Bears	3	3	8	6	0	20

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers

+3GB 28

+3GB 11

+3CHI 34

CHI 35

GB 20

+2GB 2

GB 76

GB 2

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 6:14TD
Romeo Doubs
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 8
Score
6-0
(6:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 87-R.Doubs for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 6:08XP
Anders Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
7-0
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 2:08FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
GB 28
Score
7-3
(2:08) 8-C.Santos 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 9:04FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
GB 11
Score
7-6
(9:04) 8-C.Santos 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:04FG
Anders Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 34
Score
10-6
(:04) 17-A.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
10-6
END QUARTER 2
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 10:23TD
Andre Jones Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 1
Score
16-6
(10:23) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 10:19XP
Anders Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
17-6
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 6:34TD
Andre Jones Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 35
Score
23-6
(6:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-33-A.Jones was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 6:26TD
Anders Carlson
Points+7
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
24-6
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 1:04TD
Darnell Mooney
Points+6
Yard line
GB 20
Score
24-12
(1:04) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 11-D.Mooney for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 0:59Safety
Khalil Herbert
Points+2
Yard line
GB 2
Score
24-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-K.Herbert rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 13:34TD
Romeo Doubs
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 4
Score
30-14
(13:34) 10-J.Love pass short left to 87-R.Doubs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 13:30XP
Anders Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
31-14
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 12:53TD
Quay Walker
Points+6
Yard line
GB 76
Score
37-14
(12:53) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 11-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 7-Q.Walker [97-K.Clark] at CHI 37. 7-Q.Walker for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-29-R.Douglas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 12:36XP
Anders Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
38-14
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:58TD
Roschon Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
GB 2
Score
38-20
(2:58) 23-R.Johnson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Julian Love · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +16.62 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
2Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
3Romeo Doubs · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
4Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.83 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
5Roschon Johnson · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
6Khalil Herbert · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
7Luke Musgrave · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
8AJ Dillon · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 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

Julian Love — GB · Passing

Julian Love posted the highest total EPA (+16.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.

Julian Love's top snap (+5.96 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-33-A.Jones was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.

Biggest single play (-6.74 EPA): Justin Fields — (12:53) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 11-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 7-Q.Walker [97-K.Clark] at CHI 37. 7-Q.Walker for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-29-R.Douglas, Unsportsmanlik

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) · 51 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -7.10 total EPA
Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -5.5% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +16.62 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Green Bay Packers	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	+0.110	-0.165
Offensive success rate	39.2%	41.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.554	-0.139
Rush EPA/play	-0.242	-0.258
Defensive EPA/play	+0.165	-0.110
Defensive success rate	58.9%	60.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Green Bay Packers: +0.11 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: -0.17 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -14.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +8.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers — Romeo Doubs (Julian Love pass) (Q1 6:14)
Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Q3 10:23)
Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Julian Love pass) (Q3 6:34)
Chicago Bears — Darnell Mooney (Justin Fields pass) (Q3 1:04)
Green Bay Packers — Romeo Doubs (Julian Love pass) (Q4 13:34)
Green Bay Packers — Quay Walker (Q4 12:53)
Chicago Bears — Roschon Johnson (Q4 2:58)

Field goals

Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q1 2:08)
Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q2 9:04)
Green Bay Packers — Anders Carlson (Q2 0:04)
Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 87-R.Doubs for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 6:08) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 28 (Q1 2:08) — (2:08) 8-C.Santos 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 11 (Q2 9:04) — (9:04) 8-C.Santos 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 34 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 17-A.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 20–8. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 10:19) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 35 (Q3 6:34); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q3 6:26) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 20 (Q3 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 11-D.Mooney for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q3 0:59) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-K.Herbert rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–6. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) 10-J.Love pass short left to 87-R.Doubs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 13:30) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 76 (Q4 12:53); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 12:36) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) 23-R.Johnson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Green Bay Packers (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) 63-R.Walker reported in as eligible. 10-J.Love pass short right to 33-A.Jones pushed ob at CHI 7 for 51 yards (29-T.Stevenson). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.54]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 11-J.Reed to CHI 26 for 30 yards (4-E.Jackson). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.45]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right to 87-R.Doubs to CHI 30 for 13 yards (6-K.Gordon). Officials Measurement [WPA +10.5% · EPA +3.02]
Chicago Bears (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) 1-J.Fields up the middle to CHI 40 for no gain (91-P.Smith). Official measurement [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.55]
Chicago Bears (Q2 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields scrambles right end to GB 44 for 10 yards (91-P.Smith). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +1.72]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 11-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 7-Q.Walker [97-K.Clark] at CHI 37. 7-Q.Walker for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-29-R.Douglas, Unsportsmanlik [WPA -1.9% · EPA -6.74]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-33-A.Jones was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +5.96]
Chicago Bears (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) 1-J.Fields up the middle to CHI 40 for no gain (91-P.Smith). Official measurement [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.55]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) 63-R.Walker reported in as eligible. 10-J.Love pass short right to 33-A.Jones pushed ob at CHI 7 for 51 yards (29-T.Stevenson). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.54]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 6:14 · CHI 8 · Score 6-0
(6:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 87-R.Doubs for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 6:08 · CHI 15 · Score 7-0
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 2:08 · GB 28 · Score 7-3
(2:08) 8-C.Santos 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 9:04 · GB 11 · Score 7-6
(9:04) 8-C.Santos 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · CHI 34 · Score 10-6
(:04) 17-A.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 10-6
END QUARTER 2
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 10:23 · CHI 1 · Score 16-6
(10:23) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 10:19 · CHI 15 · Score 17-6
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 6:34 · CHI 35 · Score 23-6
(6:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-33-A.Jones was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Green Bay Packers TD (+7) — Q3 6:26 · CHI 15 · Score 24-6
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 1:04 · GB 20 · Score 24-12
(1:04) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 11-D.Mooney for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q3 0:59 · GB 2 · Score 24-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-K.Herbert rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:34 · CHI 4 · Score 30-14
(13:34) 10-J.Love pass short left to 87-R.Doubs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:30 · CHI 15 · Score 31-14
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:53 · GB 76 · Score 37-14
(12:53) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 11-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 7-Q.Walker [97-K.Clark] at CHI 37. 7-Q.Walker for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-29-R.Douglas, Unsportsmanlik
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:36 · CHI 15 · Score 38-14
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 2:58 · GB 2 · Score 38-20
(2:58) 23-R.Johnson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Justin Fields (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Julian Love (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears on 2023-09-10?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 38-20 in Week 1, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 6, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Green Bay Packers 20, Chicago Bears 8; Q4: Green Bay Packers 14, Chicago Bears 6; Final: Green Bay Packers 38, Chicago Bears 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Doubs (J. Love pass) (Q1 6:14) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q3 10:23) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (J. Love pass) (Q3 6:34) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Mooney (J. Fields pass) (Q3 1:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Doubs (J. Love pass) (Q4 13:34) Green Bay Packers touchdown — Q. Walker (Q4 12:53) Chicago Bears touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 2:58) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q1 2:08, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 9:04, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — A. Carlson (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

Justin Fields (Chicago Bears), 47.1% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -7.10 total passing EPA. Julian Love (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, -5.5% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +16.62 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears?

Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.96 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-33-A.Jones was injured during the play. His return is Questionable..

Season records after this game

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Chicago Bears

Now 0-1 L

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