Steelers 28–31 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears?

C. Williams (Chicago Bears), 47.5% completion, -3.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.24 total passing EPA. M. Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers), 64.9% completion, +8.9% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.37 total passing EPA.

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

K. Gainwell (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.05 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+5.89 EPA): (1:32) Direct snap to 83-Co.Heyward. 14-K.Gainwell right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. Dir.

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 31–28 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 21–17 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kenneth Gainwell
Top passer: Connor Williams
Biggest EPA play: (14:54) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams sacked at CHI -2 for -12 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.…
Game date: 2025-11-23

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–28 on 2025-11-23, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 21–17 halftime lead. Kenneth Gainwell posted a game-high +6.05 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	7	14	0	7	0	28
Chicago Bears	7	10	7	7	0	31

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers

PIT 5

+3PIT 29

PIT 25

PIT 2

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CHIChicago Bears
Q1 8:32TD
David Moore
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 5
Score
0-6
(8:32) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short right to 2-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q1 8:28XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
0-7
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:35TD
DK Metcalf
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 6
Score
6-7
(:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Metcalf left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:30XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
7-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:54TD
Connor Williams
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 90
Score
13-7
(14:54) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams sacked at CHI -2 for -12 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], RECOVERED by PIT-51-N.Herbig at CHI -1. TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:44XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
14-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 4:00TD
Colston Loveland
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 12
Score
14-13
(4:00) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short right to 84-C.Loveland for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 3:56XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
14-14
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:23TD
Jaylen Warren
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 1
Score
20-14
(1:23) 30-J.Warren right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-94-A.Booker, Defensive Offside, declined.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:19XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
21-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:03FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 29
Score
21-17
(:03) 8-C.Santos 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 8:33TD
David Moore
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 25
Score
21-23
(8:33) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass deep right to 2-D.Moore for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-33-J.Sawyer, Defensive Offside, declined.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 8:29XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
21-24
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:16TD
Kyle Monangai
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
21-30
(14:16) (Shotgun) 25-K.Monangai up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:14XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
21-31
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:32TD
Pat Freiermuth
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 3
Score
27-31
(6:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 88-P.Freiermuth for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:27XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 15
Score
28-31
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman. ** Injury Update: CHI-45-A.Ogbongbemiga has returned to the game.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kenneth Gainwell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +6.05 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
2Kyle Monangai · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.15 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
3David Moore · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
4Colston Loveland · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
5Connor Williams · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
6Connor Williams · Chicago Bears · Passing · +2.24 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
7Luther Burden III · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
8Pat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 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

Kenneth Gainwell — PIT · Rushing

Kenneth Gainwell posted the highest total EPA (+6.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.

Kenneth Gainwell's top snap (+5.89 EPA): (1:32) Direct snap to 83-Co.Heyward. 14-K.Gainwell right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. Direct snap to 83-Co.Heyward. 14-K.Gainwell

Biggest single play (-6.44 EPA): Connor Williams — (14:54) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams sacked at CHI -2 for -12 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], RECOVERED by PIT-51-N.Herbig at CHI -1. TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Connor Williams led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Connor Williams (Chicago Bears) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -3.9% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.24 total EPA
Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 64.9% completion · +8.9% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	-0.004	+0.008
Offensive success rate	52.3%	46.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.064	+0.056
Rush EPA/play	+0.167	-0.065
Defensive EPA/play	-0.008	+0.004
Defensive success rate	53.7%	47.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers -0.00, Chicago Bears +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.00 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: +0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +0.66 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -0.34 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — David Moore (Connor Williams pass) (Q1 8:32)
Pittsburgh Steelers — DK Metcalf (Q1 0:35)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Connor Williams (Q2 14:54)
Chicago Bears — Colston Loveland (Connor Williams pass) (Q2 4:00)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jaylen Warren (Q2 1:23)
Chicago Bears — David Moore (Connor Williams pass) (Q3 8:33)
Chicago Bears — Kyle Monangai (Q4 14:16)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Pat Freiermuth (Mason Rudolph pass) (Q4 6:32)

Field goals

Chicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q2 0:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q1 8:32) — (8:32) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short right to 2-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 8:28) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q1 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Metcalf left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 0:30) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 90 (Q2 14:54); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 14:44) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q2 4:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short right to 84-C.Loveland for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 3:56) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) 30-J.Warren right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-94-A.Booker, Defensive Offside, declined.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 1:19) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 8-C.Santos 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PIT 25 (Q3 8:33); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 8:29) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 25-K.Monangai up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 14:14) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 88-P.Freiermuth for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 6:27) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman. ** Injury Update: CHI-45-A.Ogbongbemiga has returned to the game..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 2-M.Rudolph sacked at CHI 45 for -8 yards (98-M.Sweat). FUMBLES (98-M.Sweat) [98-M.Sweat], touched at CHI 45, RECOVERED by CHI-98-M.Sweat at CHI 46. ** Injury Update: PIT-4-D.Metcalf has return [WPA -19.5% · EPA -5.32]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:32) — (1:32) Direct snap to 83-Co.Heyward. 14-K.Gainwell right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. Direct snap to 83-Co.He [WPA +19.2% · EPA +5.89]
Chicago Bears (Q2 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams sacked at CHI -2 for -12 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], RECOVERED by PIT-51-N.Herbig at CHI -1. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.8% · EPA -6.44]
Chicago Bears (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) 19-T.Taylor punts 53 yards to end zone, Center-46-S.Daly, Touchback. [WPA -14.6% · EPA -0.43]
Chicago Bears (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 8-C.Santos 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +0.83]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q2 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams sacked at CHI -2 for -12 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], RECOVERED by PIT-51-N.Herbig at CHI -1. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.8% · EPA -6.44]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:32) — (1:32) Direct snap to 83-Co.Heyward. 14-K.Gainwell right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. Direct snap to 83-Co.He [WPA +19.2% · EPA +5.89]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 2-M.Rudolph sacked at CHI 45 for -8 yards (98-M.Sweat). FUMBLES (98-M.Sweat) [98-M.Sweat], touched at CHI 45, RECOVERED by CHI-98-M.Sweat at CHI 46. ** Injury Update: PIT-4-D.Metcalf has return [WPA -19.5% · EPA -5.32]
Chicago Bears (Q2 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Swift left guard to PIT 47 for 2 yards (94-Y.Black; 29-K.Dugger). FUMBLES (94-Y.Black), RECOVERED by PIT-94-Y.Black at PIT 48. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.46]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 8:32 · PIT 5 · Score 0-6
(8:32) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short right to 2-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 8:28 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 0:35 · CHI 6 · Score 6-7
(:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Metcalf left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:30 · CHI 15 · Score 7-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:54 · PIT 90 · Score 13-7
(14:54) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams sacked at CHI -2 for -12 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], RECOVERED by PIT-51-N.Herbig at CHI -1. TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:44 · CHI 15 · Score 14-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 4:00 · PIT 12 · Score 14-13
(4:00) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short right to 84-C.Loveland for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 3:56 · PIT 15 · Score 14-14
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:23 · CHI 1 · Score 20-14
(1:23) 30-J.Warren right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-94-A.Booker, Defensive Offside, declined.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:19 · CHI 15 · Score 21-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · PIT 29 · Score 21-17
(:03) 8-C.Santos 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 8:33 · PIT 25 · Score 21-23
(8:33) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass deep right to 2-D.Moore for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-33-J.Sawyer, Defensive Offside, declined.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 8:29 · PIT 15 · Score 21-24
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 14:16 · PIT 2 · Score 21-30
(14:16) (Shotgun) 25-K.Monangai up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:14 · PIT 15 · Score 21-31
8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · CHI 3 · Score 27-31
(6:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 88-P.Freiermuth for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 6:27 · CHI 15 · Score 28-31
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman. ** Injury Update: CHI-45-A.Ogbongbemiga has returned to the game.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Kenneth Gainwell (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Connor Williams (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears on 2025-11-23?

The Chicago Bears beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 in Week 12, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Chicago Bears 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Chicago Bears 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (C. Williams pass) (Q1 8:32) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Metcalf (Q1 0:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Williams (Q2 14:54) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Loveland (C. Williams pass) (Q2 4:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Warren (Q2 1:23) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (C. Williams pass) (Q3 8:33) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Monangai (Q4 14:16) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Freiermuth (M. Rudolph pass) (Q4 6:32) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears?

Connor Williams (Chicago Bears), 47.5% completion, -3.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.24 total passing EPA. Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers), 64.9% completion, +8.9% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.37 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears?

Kenneth Gainwell (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.05 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+5.89 EPA): (1:32) Direct snap to 83-Co.Heyward. 14-K.Gainwell right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. Dir.

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

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