Bears 40–20 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?

S. Howell (Washington Commanders), 58.7% completion, +11.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.13 total passing EPA. J. Fields (Chicago Bears), 45.5% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +12.56 total passing EPA.

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

D. Moore (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.30 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+5.41 EPA): (4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 40–20 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Chicago Bears 27–3 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: David Moore
Top passer: Sam Howell
Biggest EPA play: (4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2023-10-05

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Washington Commanders 40–20 on 2023-10-05. David Moore posted a game-high +21.30 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Chicago Bears	10	17	0	19	0	40
Washington Commanders	0	3	11	6	0	20

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears

+3WAS 4

WAS 11

+3CHI 33

WAS 4

+3CHI 13

+3WAS 25

WAS 56

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q1 12:09TD
David Moore
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 20
Score
6-0
(12:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 12:04XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-0
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 4:20FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 4
Score
10-0
(4:20) 8-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 14:20TD
David Moore
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 11
Score
16-0
(14:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-D.Payne].
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 14:15XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
17-0
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:37FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 33
Score
17-3
(8:37) 6-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:28FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 18
Score
20-3
(2:28) 8-C.Santos 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:27TD
Cole Kmet
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 4
Score
26-3
(:27) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 85-C.Kmet for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:24XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
27-3
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 12:06TD
Logan Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
27-9
(12:06) 78-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 14-S.Howell pass short right to 82-L.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 12:00Safety
Sam Howell
Points+2
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
27-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-S.Howell rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:20FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 13
Score
27-14
(3:20) 6-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:13FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 25
Score
30-14
(14:13) 8-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 10:55TD
Curtis Samuel
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 3
Score
30-20
(10:55) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 4-C.Samuel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 4:18TD
David Moore
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 56
Score
36-20
(4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 4:09TD
Cairo Santos
Points+7
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
37-20
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:00FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 19
Score
40-20
(2:00) 8-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1David Moore · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +21.30 total EPA · 10 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
2Justin Fields · Chicago Bears · Passing · +12.56 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
3Justin Fields · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +4.94 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
4Khalil Herbert · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.30 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
5Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
6Antonio Gibson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
7Curtis Samuel · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
8Cole Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 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

David Moore — CHI · Receiving

David Moore posted the highest total EPA (+21.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +2.13 EPA per play.

David Moore's top snap (+5.41 EPA): (4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Sam Howell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Sam Howell (Washington Commanders) · 63 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · +11.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.13 total EPA
Justin Fields (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +12.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Chicago Bears	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.242	-0.073
Offensive success rate	43.4%	38.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.381	-0.018
Rush EPA/play	+0.233	-0.446
Defensive EPA/play	+0.073	-0.242
Defensive success rate	61.2%	56.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Chicago Bears: +0.24 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.07 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +20.13 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -6.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — David Moore (Justin Fields pass) (Q1 12:09)
Chicago Bears — David Moore (Justin Fields pass) (Q2 14:20)
Chicago Bears — Cole Kmet (Justin Fields pass) (Q2 0:27)
Washington Commanders — Logan Thomas (Sam Howell pass) (Q3 12:06)
Washington Commanders — Curtis Samuel (Sam Howell pass) (Q4 10:55)
Chicago Bears — David Moore (Justin Fields pass) (Q4 4:18)

Field goals

Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q1 4:20)
Washington Commanders — Joey Slye (Q2 8:37)
Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q2 2:28)
Washington Commanders — Joey Slye (Q3 3:20)
Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q4 14:13)
Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q4 2:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 20 (Q1 12:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 12:04) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 4 (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) 8-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 17–3. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 11 (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-D.Payne].; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 14:15) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CHI 33 (Q2 8:37) — (8:37) 6-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q2 2:28) — (2:28) 8-C.Santos 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 85-C.Kmet for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:24) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 11–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q3 12:06) — (12:06) 78-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 14-S.Howell pass short right to 82-L.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q3 12:00) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-S.Howell rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CHI 13 (Q3 3:20) — (3:20) 6-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 19–6. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 25 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 8-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 4-C.Samuel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 56 (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q4 4:09) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 8-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Chicago Bears (Q1 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore pushed ob at WAS 16 for 58 yards (22-D.Forrest). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +5.26]
Chicago Bears (Q1 12:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +4.09]
Washington Commanders (Q4 6:38) — (6:38) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep left to 17-T.McLaurin to CHI 23 for 32 yards (27-G.Stroman; 29-T.Stevenson). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.48]
Chicago Bears (Q1 6:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) 24-K.Herbert right tackle to WAS 13 for 34 yards (57-C.Barton). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.90]
Washington Commanders (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left to 8-B.Robinson to CHI 28 for -5 yards (95-D.Walker, 49-T.Edmunds) [31-Ja.Jones]. CHI-49-T.Edmunds was injured during the play. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -1.46]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.3% · EPA +5.41]
Chicago Bears (Q1 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore pushed ob at WAS 16 for 58 yards (22-D.Forrest). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +5.26]
Washington Commanders (Q3 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 82-L.Thomas to WAS 45 for 8 yards (32-T.Smith; 27-G.Stroman). FUMBLES (32-T.Smith), RECOVERED by CHI-32-T.Smith at WAS 46. [WPA -4.8% · EPA -4.90]
Chicago Bears (Q1 12:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +4.09]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 12:09 · WAS 20 · Score 6-0
(12:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 12:04 · WAS 15 · Score 7-0
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 4:20 · WAS 4 · Score 10-0
(4:20) 8-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 14:20 · WAS 11 · Score 16-0
(14:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-D.Payne].
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 14:15 · WAS 15 · Score 17-0
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 8:37 · CHI 33 · Score 17-3
(8:37) 6-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 2:28 · WAS 18 · Score 20-3
(2:28) 8-C.Santos 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · WAS 4 · Score 26-3
(:27) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 85-C.Kmet for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · WAS 15 · Score 27-3
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 12:06 · CHI 2 · Score 27-9
(12:06) 78-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 14-S.Howell pass short right to 82-L.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q3 12:00 · CHI 2 · Score 27-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-S.Howell rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 3:20 · CHI 13 · Score 27-14
(3:20) 6-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 14:13 · WAS 25 · Score 30-14
(14:13) 8-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 10:55 · CHI 3 · Score 30-20
(10:55) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 4-C.Samuel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 4:18 · WAS 56 · Score 36-20
(4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears TD (+7) — Q4 4:09 · WAS 15 · Score 37-20
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · WAS 19 · Score 40-20
(2:00) 8-C.Santos 37 yard field goal 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.
Sam Howell (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders on 2023-10-05?

The Chicago Bears beat the Washington Commanders 40-20 in Week 5, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Chicago Bears 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Chicago Bears 17, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Washington Commanders 11; Q4: Chicago Bears 19, Washington Commanders 6; Final: Chicago Bears 40, Washington Commanders 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?

Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (J. Fields pass) (Q1 12:09) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (J. Fields pass) (Q2 14:20) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Kmet (J. Fields pass) (Q2 0:27) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Thomas (S. Howell pass) (Q3 12:06) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Samuel (S. Howell pass) (Q4 10:55) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (J. Fields pass) (Q4 4:18) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q1 4:20, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q2 8:37, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 2:28, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q3 3:20, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q4 14:13, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?

Sam Howell (Washington Commanders), 58.7% completion, +11.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.13 total passing EPA. Justin Fields (Chicago Bears), 45.5% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +12.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders?

David Moore (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.30 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+5.41 EPA): (4:18) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

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