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NFL · Week 17 · December 31, 2023 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Chicago Bears: 2023 Week 17 Recap

Bears defeat Falcons 37–17 in Week 17

David Moore led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 17–37 Week 17 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 17 7–9
Final 17–37
Chicago Bears 37 7–9 Winner
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
17–37
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 7–21 Chicago Bears
Top passer
Justin Fields
FantasyHQ MVP
David Moore
Game date
December 31, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Tyler Allgeier
    Tyler Allgeier 1 REC · 75 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • MyCole Pruitt
    MyCole Pruitt 1 REC · 14 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Van Jefferson
    Van Jefferson 3 REC · 19 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • David Moore
    David Moore 9 REC · 159 YDS · 1 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Fields
    Justin Fields 20/40 · 273 YDS · 1 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Khalil Herbert
    Khalil Herbert 18 CAR · 124 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 37–17 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 7–21 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
David Moore
Top passer
Justin Fields
Biggest EPA play
(14:14) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 25-T.Allgeier for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2023-12-31

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons 37–17 on 2023-12-31. David Moore posted a game-high +10.43 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Atlanta Falcons0737017
Chicago Bears714910037

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 8:52TD
    David Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 7
    Score
    0-6

    (8:52) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Campbell].

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 8:47XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 14:20TD
    Justin Fields

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 9
    Score
    0-13

    (14:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 14:14XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 14:14TD
    Tyler Allgeier

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 75
    Score
    6-14

    (14:14) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 25-T.Allgeier for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 14:00XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    7-14

    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 4:06TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-20

    (4:06) (Shotgun) 23-R.Johnson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 4:02XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    7-21

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

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 12:00FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 4
    Score
    7-24

    (12:00) 8-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 11:56FG
    Trenton Gill

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 35
    Score
    7-24

    16-T.Gill kicks 65 yards from CHI 35 to end zone, Touchback.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 8:33FG
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 19
    Score
    10-24

    (8:33) 6-Y.Koo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  12. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 1:14FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 24
    Score
    10-27

    (1:14) 8-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  13. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:32TD
    Taylor Heinicke

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 24
    Score
    16-27

    (12:32) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke scrambles left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:22XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    17-27

    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  15. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 5:04FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 24
    Score
    17-30

    (5:04) 8-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  16. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 3:42TD
    Khalil Herbert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    17-36

    (3:42) 24-K.Herbert right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 3:39XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    17-37

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1David MooreDavid Moore · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +10.43 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  2. 2Justin FieldsJustin Fields · Chicago Bears · Passing · +8.39 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyler AllgeierTyler Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.08 EPA/play
  4. 4Khalil HerbertKhalil Herbert · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.05 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  5. 5MyCole PruittMyCole Pruitt · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
  6. 6Van JeffersonVan Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  7. 7Roschon JohnsonRoschon Johnson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  8. 8Robert TonyanRobert Tonyan · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

David Moore

FantasyHQ Game MVP

David Moore — CHI · Receiving

David Moore posted the highest total EPA (+10.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.

David Moore's top snap (+3.21 EPA): (2:15) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore ran ob at ATL 33 for 32 yards.

Biggest single play (+6.08 EPA): Taylor Heinicke — (14:14) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 25-T.Allgeier for 75 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) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +4.6% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.39 total EPA
  • Taylor HeinickeTaylor Heinicke (Atlanta Falcons) · 35 dropbacks · 28.6% completion · -26.5% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.176+0.073
Offensive success rate34.2%41.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.085+0.210
Rush EPA/play-0.049-0.025
Defensive EPA/play-0.073+0.176
Defensive success rate58.7%65.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.18 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: +0.07 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -13.36 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Chicago Bears: 13 drives, +6.74 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • David MooreChicago Bears — David Moore (Justin Fields pass) (Q1 8:52)
  • Justin FieldsChicago Bears — Justin Fields (Q2 14:20)
  • Tyler AllgeierAtlanta Falcons — Tyler Allgeier (Taylor Heinicke pass) (Q2 14:14)
  • Roschon JohnsonChicago Bears — Roschon Johnson (Q2 4:06)
  • Taylor HeinickeAtlanta Falcons — Taylor Heinicke (Q4 12:32)
  • Khalil HerbertChicago Bears — Khalil Herbert (Q4 3:42)

Field goals

  • Cairo SantosChicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q3 12:00)
  • Trenton GillChicago Bears — Trenton Gill (Q3 11:56)
  • Younghoe KooAtlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q3 8:33)
  • Cairo SantosChicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q3 1:14)
  • Cairo SantosChicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q4 5:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Campbell].; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 8:47) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 14:14) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CHI 75 (Q2 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 25-T.Allgeier for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 14:00) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 23-R.Johnson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 4:02) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 9–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q3 12:00) — (12:00) 8-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CHI 35 (Q3 11:56) — 16-T.Gill kicks 65 yards from CHI 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CHI 19 (Q3 8:33) — (8:33) 6-Y.Koo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q3 1:14) — (1:14) 8-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CHI 24 (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke scrambles left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 12:22) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) 8-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 24-K.Herbert right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 3:39) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:24) — (12:24) 6-Y.Koo 50 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. [WPA -7.9% · EPA -3.87]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 25-T.Allgeier for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +6.08]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 2-D.Moore ran ob at ATL 28 for 32 yards. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +2.02]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right end ran ob at CHI 32 for 21 yards (4-E.Jackson). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +1.45]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 23-R.Johnson pushed ob at ATL 3 for 24 yards (27-R.Grant). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.96]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 25-T.Allgeier for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +6.08]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Stevenson at CHI 47. 29-T.Stevenson to ATL 46 for 7 yards (7-B.Robinson). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -4.27]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 3:22) — (3:22) 6-Y.Koo 42 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.10]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 24-K.Herbert right tackle pushed ob at ATL 1 for 38 yards (34-C.Phillips). [WPA +0.3% · EPA +4.04]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 8:52 · ATL 7 · Score 0-6
    (8:52) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Campbell].
  2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 8:47 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
    8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  3. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 14:20 · ATL 9 · Score 0-13
    (14:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · ATL 15 · Score 0-14
    8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 14:14 · CHI 75 · Score 6-14
    (14:14) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 25-T.Allgeier for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 14:00 · CHI 15 · Score 7-14
    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  7. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 4:06 · ATL 2 · Score 7-20
    (4:06) (Shotgun) 23-R.Johnson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 4:02 · ATL 15 · Score 7-21
    8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  9. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 12:00 · ATL 4 · Score 7-24
    (12:00) 8-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  10. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 11:56 · CHI 35 · Score 7-24
    16-T.Gill kicks 65 yards from CHI 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  11. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 8:33 · CHI 19 · Score 10-24
    (8:33) 6-Y.Koo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  12. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 1:14 · ATL 24 · Score 10-27
    (1:14) 8-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  13. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:32 · CHI 24 · Score 16-27
    (12:32) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke scrambles left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 12:22 · CHI 15 · Score 17-27
    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  15. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 5:04 · ATL 24 · Score 17-30
    (5:04) 8-C.Santos 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
  16. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 3:42 · ATL 1 · Score 17-36
    (3:42) 24-K.Herbert right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 3:39 · ATL 15 · Score 17-37
    8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.

Key takeaways

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

  • Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • David Moore (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Justin Fields (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Taylor Heinicke (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Chicago Bears on 2023-12-31?

The Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons 37-17 in Week 17, 2023.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Chicago Bears 14; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Chicago Bears 9; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Chicago Bears 10; Final: Atlanta Falcons 17, Chicago Bears 37.

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

Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (J. Fields pass) (Q1 8:52) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Fields (Q2 14:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Allgeier (T. Heinicke pass) (Q2 14:14) Chicago Bears touchdown — R. Johnson (Q2 4:06) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Heinicke (Q4 12:32) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Herbert (Q4 3:42) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q3 12:00, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — T. Gill (Q3 11:56, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 8:33, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q3 1:14, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q4 5:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Justin Fields (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, +4.6% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.39 total passing EPA. Taylor Heinicke (Atlanta Falcons), 28.6% completion, -26.5% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.56 total passing EPA.

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

David Moore (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+3.21 EPA): (2:15) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore ran ob at ATL 33 for 32 yards..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W

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