Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 31–28 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 7–21 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Russell Wilson
- Top passer
- Justin Fields
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:05) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 42 for -10 yards (42-N.Bonitto). FUMBLES (42-N.Bonitto), R…
- Game date
- 2023-10-01
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Chicago Bears 31–28 on 2023-10-01, overcoming Chicago Bears's 21–7 halftime lead. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +14.82 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 31 |
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(5:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 2-D.Moore for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
(11:50) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 85-C.Kmet for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
(6:15) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 85-C.Kmet for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
(4:18) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 24-K.Herbert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
(:20) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-B.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(9:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-C.Sutton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(7:05) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 42 for -10 yards (42-N.Bonitto). FUMBLES (42-N.Bonitto), RECOVERED by DEN-0-J.Cooper at CHI 35. 0-J.Cooper for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(1:51) 16-W.Lutz 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 5:15TD Jaleel McLaughlinPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 18
- Score
- 6-0
(5:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 5:08XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 7-0
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 15:00TD David MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 29
- Score
- 7-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 2-D.Moore for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 14:53XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-7
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 11:50TD Cole KmetPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 22
- Score
- 7-13
(11:50) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 85-C.Kmet for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 11:44XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-14
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:15TD Cole KmetPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 7-20
(6:15) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 85-C.Kmet for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:08XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-21
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 4:18TD Khalil HerbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-27
(4:18) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 24-K.Herbert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 4:11XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-28
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:20TD Buddy JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 13-28
(:20) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-B.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:14XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 14-28
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:40TD Cameron SuttonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 13
- Score
- 20-28
(9:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-C.Sutton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:36XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 21-28
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:05TD Jonathon CooperPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 48
- Score
- 27-28
(7:05) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 42 for -10 yards (42-N.Bonitto). FUMBLES (42-N.Bonitto), RECOVERED by DEN-0-J.Cooper at CHI 35. 0-J.Cooper for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:55XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 28-28
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:51FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 33
- Score
- 31-28
(1:51) 16-W.Lutz 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Russell Wilson · Denver Broncos · Passing · +14.82 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 2
Justin Fields · Chicago Bears · Passing · +10.54 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 3David Moore · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +10.28 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 4Jaleel McLaughlin · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 5Cole Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 6
Darnell Mooney · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 7Jaleel McLaughlin · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 8
Jerry Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 5 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
Russell Wilson — DEN · Passing
Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+14.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
Russell Wilson's top snap (+3.36 EPA): (5:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.70 EPA): Justin Fields — (7:05) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 42 for -10 yards (42-N.Bonitto). FUMBLES (42-N.Bonitto), RECOVERED by DEN-0-J.Cooper at CHI 35. 0-J.Cooper for 35 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 Fields (Chicago Bears) · 43 dropbacks · 65.1% completion · +21.1% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.54 total EPA
- Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +13.6% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +14.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.173 | +0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.8% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.478 | +0.245 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.099 | -0.073 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.060 | -0.173 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 55.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.17 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +5.42 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +11.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Jaleel McLaughlin (Russell Wilson pass)
- Chicago Bears — David Moore (Justin Fields pass)
- Chicago Bears — Cole Kmet (Justin Fields pass)
- Chicago Bears — Cole Kmet (Justin Fields pass)
- Chicago Bears — Khalil Herbert (Justin Fields pass)
- Denver Broncos — Buddy Johnson (Russell Wilson pass)
- Denver Broncos — Cameron Sutton (Russell Wilson pass)
- Denver Broncos — Jonathon Cooper
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CHI 18 (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 5:08) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 21–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DEN 29 (Q2 15:00); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 14:53) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DEN 22 (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 85-C.Kmet for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 11:44) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 85-C.Kmet for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 6:08) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q3 4:18) — (4:18) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 24-K.Herbert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 4:11) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q3 0:20) — (:20) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-B.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 0:14) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CHI 13 (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-C.Sutton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 9:36) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 48 (Q4 7:05); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 6:55) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CHI 33 (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 16-W.Lutz 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 42 for -10 yards (42-N.Bonitto). FUMBLES (42-N.Bonitto), RECOVERED by DEN-0-J.Cooper at CHI 35. 0-J.Cooper for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 19-M.Mims to CHI 33 for 48 yards (32-T.Smith).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass incomplete short left [93-D.Jones]. PENALTY on CHI-1-J.Fields, Intentional Grounding, 11 yards, enforced at 50.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep middle intended for 85-C.Kmet INTERCEPTED by 22-K.Jackson at DEN 36. 22-K.Jackson to DEN 41 for 5 yards.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 16-W.Lutz 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 42 for -10 yards (42-N.Bonitto). FUMBLES (42-N.Bonitto), RECOVERED by DEN-0-J.Cooper at CHI 35. 0-J.Cooper for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 24-K.Herbert left tackle to DEN 18 for no gain (49-A.Singleton).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-C.Sutton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 5:15 · CHI 18 · Score 6-0
(5:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 5:08 · CHI 15 · Score 7-0
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DEN 29 · Score 7-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 2-D.Moore for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · DEN 15 · Score 7-7
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 11:50 · DEN 22 · Score 7-13
(11:50) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep right to 85-C.Kmet for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 11:44 · DEN 15 · Score 7-14
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 6:15 · DEN 3 · Score 7-20
(6:15) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 85-C.Kmet for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 6:08 · DEN 15 · Score 7-21
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 4:18 · DEN 2 · Score 7-27
(4:18) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 24-K.Herbert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 4:11 · DEN 15 · Score 7-28
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 0:20 · CHI 4 · Score 13-28
(:20) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-B.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 0:14 · CHI 15 · Score 14-28
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:40 · CHI 13 · Score 20-28
(9:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-C.Sutton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 9:36 · CHI 15 · Score 21-28
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 7:05 · DEN 48 · Score 27-28
(7:05) 1-J.Fields sacked at CHI 42 for -10 yards (42-N.Bonitto). FUMBLES (42-N.Bonitto), RECOVERED by DEN-0-J.Cooper at CHI 35. 0-J.Cooper for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:55 · CHI 15 · Score 28-28
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:51 · CHI 33 · Score 31-28
(1:51) 16-W.Lutz 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) 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 Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears on 2023-10-01?
The Denver Broncos beat the Chicago Bears 31-28 in Week 4, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Chicago Bears 21; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 17, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Denver Broncos 31, Chicago Bears 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears?
Denver Broncos touchdown — J. McLaughlin (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 5:15) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (J. Fields pass) (Q2 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Kmet (J. Fields pass) (Q2 11:50) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Kmet (J. Fields pass) (Q2 6:15) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Herbert (J. Fields pass) (Q3 4:18) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Johnson (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 0:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 9:40) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Cooper (Q4 7:05) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 1:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears?
Justin Fields (Chicago Bears), 65.1% completion, +21.1% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.54 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos), 67.7% completion, +13.6% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +14.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears?
Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.36 EPA): (5:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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