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Chicago Bears

HC John Fox
Sunday 2015-12-06 · 13:00 Soldier Field, Chicago US ☀️ Clear Spread 6.0 O/U 43.0

Win Probability

SF
29.0%
CHI
71.0%
☀️ Clear

Confidence: <strong>strong edge</strong> Bands are honesty-checked against held-out seasons, not a feeling about this game — see the <a href="/track-record">full track record</a>.

Key Insights

  • SF offense: -0.069 EPA/play over its last 8 games (28th in the league)
  • CHI defense: -0.085 EPA/play allowed over its last 8 games (4th in the league)
  • SF defense: +0.083 EPA/play allowed over its last 8 games (29th in the league)
  • CHI offense: +0.033 EPA/play over its last 8 games (9th in the league)
  • Jay Cutler (CHI): +0.113 EPA/dropback in prior starts
  • CHI on 3 more days rest than SF

Predicted Final Score

SF 19
CHI 27
Projected margin: CHI by 8 Projected total: 46

Typical error on unseen games: ±10.2 pts on margin, ±10.7 pts on total (held-out 2025). Treat this as a range, not a prediction to the point — see the <a href="/track-record">full track record</a>.

Injury Report — Week 13

SF

Garrett Celek TE Out Ankle
Carlos Hyde RB Out Foot
Arik Armstead DT Probable Shoulder
Blake Bell TE Probable Finger
Anquan Boldin WR Probable Hamstring
Alex Boone G Probable Triceps
Navorro Bowman LB Probable Shoulder
Ahmad Brooks LB Probable Toe
Quinton Dial DT Probable Shoulder
Bruce Ellington WR Probable Wrist
Tony Jerod-Eddie DT Probable Hip
Dontae Johnson CB Probable Hamstring
Erik Pears T Probable Knee
Keith Reaser CB Probable Ankle
Torrey Smith WR Probable Back
Jaquiski Tartt S Probable Knee
Michael Wilhoite LB Probable Ankle

CHI

Marquess Wilson WR Out Foot
Bruce Gaston DT Questionable Illness
Antrel Rolle S Questionable Knee
Eddie Royal WR Questionable Knee
Zach Miller TE Questionable Ribs
Martellus Bennett TE Probable Ribs
Ka'Deem Carey RB Probable Concussion
Kyle Long T Probable Neck
Jay Cutler QB Probable Illness
Pernell McPhee LB Probable Knee

Pulled fresh for 2015 week 13 specifically, not a cached snapshot — this changes every week as new reports come in.

Actual Result

SF 26
CHI 20

Prediction missed by 14 pts on margin, 0 pts on total.

Scoring Summary

  • Q1 10:22 FG CHI (10:22) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. SF 0 – CHI 3
  • Q1 06:04 FG CHI (6:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. SF 0 – CHI 6
  • Q1 02:58 TD SF (2:58) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 25-J.Ward at CHI 29. 25-J.Ward for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF 6 – CHI 6
  • Q2 13:42 TD CHI (13:42) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-93-I.Williams was injured during the play. His return is Probable. #93 I.Williams injured his knee. SF 6 – CHI 12
  • Q2 06:56 TD SF (6:56) 24-S.Draughn right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. SF 12 – CHI 13
  • Q4 03:39 TD CHI (3:39) 74-J.Bushrod reported in as eligible. 25-K.Carey left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF 13 – CHI 19
  • Q4 01:52 TD SF (1:52) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert scrambles right tackle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF 19 – CHI 20
  • Q5 13:01 TD SF (13:01) 2-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 82-T.Smith for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF 26 – CHI 20

Fourth-Down Decisions

  • Q1 SF 4th & 13 at the 83
    Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model
    p(convert) 30%

    (14:00) (Punt formation) 5-B.Pinion punts 48 yards to CHI 35, Center-86-K.Nelson. 37-B.Callahan for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on CHI-52-L.Reynolds, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SF 31.

  • Q1 CHI 4th & 2 at the 22
    Chose KICK Model wanted GO instead — cost +0.42 EP
    p(convert) 56% p(FG) 87%

    (10:22) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  • Q1 SF 4th & 12 at the 84
    Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model
    p(convert) 31%

    (9:02) (Punt formation) 5-B.Pinion punts 46 yards to CHI 38, Center-86-K.Nelson. 80-M.Mariani to CHI 47 for 9 yards (50-N.Bellore).

  • Q1 CHI 4th & 2 at the 33
    Chose KICK Model wanted GO instead — cost +0.67 EP
    p(convert) 57% p(FG) 68%

    (6:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  • Q1 SF 4th & 10 at the 83
    Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model
    p(convert) 34%

    (3:56) (Punt formation) 5-B.Pinion punts 62 yards to CHI 21, Center-86-K.Nelson. 80-M.Mariani to CHI 33 for 12 yards (50-N.Bellore).

  • Q2 CHI 4th & 16 at the 73
    Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model
    p(convert) 29%

    (5:17) (Punt formation) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 43 yards to SF 30, Center-48-P.Scales. 10-B.Ellington to SF 29 for -1 yards (27-S.McManis).

  • Q2 SF 4th & 8 at the 38
    Chose PUNT Model wanted KICK instead — cost +0.65 EP
    p(convert) 32% p(FG) 55%

    (3:22) (Punt formation) 5-B.Pinion punts 38 yards to end zone, Center-86-K.Nelson, Touchback. San Francisco challenged the touchback ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed. (Timeout #1 at 03:07.)

  • Q2 CHI 4th & 6 at the 47
    Chose PUNT Model wanted GO instead — cost +0.31 EP
    p(convert) 41% p(FG) 32%

    (1:56) (Punt formation) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 41 yards to SF 6, Center-48-P.Scales, downed by CHI-27-S.McManis.

  • Q3 CHI 4th & 2 at the 22
    Chose KICK Model wanted GO instead — cost +0.51 EP
    p(convert) 56% p(FG) 87%

    (8:48) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  • Q3 SF 4th & 6 at the 66
    Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model
    p(convert) 40%

    (7:32) (Punt formation) 5-B.Pinion punts 59 yards to CHI 7, Center-86-K.Nelson. 80-M.Mariani to CHI 19 for 12 yards (35-E.Reid).

  • Q3 CHI 4th & 2 at the 42
    Chose PUNT Model wanted GO instead — cost +1.15 EP
    p(convert) 59% p(FG) 45%

    (1:01) (Punt formation) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 27 yards to SF 15, Center-48-P.Scales, fair catch by 10-B.Ellington.

  • Q4 SF 4th & 20 at the 95
    Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model
    p(convert) 25%

    (14:26) (Punt formation) 5-B.Pinion punts 41 yards to SF 46, Center-86-K.Nelson, fair catch by 80-M.Mariani.

  • Q4 CHI 4th & 19 at the 55
    Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model
    p(convert) 25%

    (12:58) (Punt formation) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 45 yards to SF 10, Center-48-P.Scales, fair catch by 10-B.Ellington.

  • Q4 SF 4th & 4 at the 84
    Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model
    p(convert) 49%

    (11:21) (Punt formation) 5-B.Pinion punts 42 yards to CHI 42, Center-86-K.Nelson. 80-M.Mariani to CHI 41 for -1 yards (25-J.Ward; 50-N.Bellore).

  • Q4 CHI 4th & 18 at the 67
    Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model
    p(convert) 27%

    (9:45) (Punt formation) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 47 yards to SF 20, Center-48-P.Scales. 10-B.Ellington to SF 21 for 1 yard (31-C.Prosinski).

  • Q4 SF 4th & 5 at the 63
    Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model
    p(convert) 42%

    (7:34) (Punt formation) 5-B.Pinion punts 52 yards to CHI 11, Center-86-K.Nelson. 80-M.Mariani pushed ob at CHI 17 for 6 yards (30-K.Gaskins).