Final2023 Week 4

Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

Chicago Bears vs Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos

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31

Chicago Bears

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28

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos7071731
Bears0217028

DEN 31CHI 28 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Fields

    CHI · QB

    28.9PPR pts

    28/35, 335 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Cole Kmet

    CHI · TE

    27.6PPR pts

    7 REC, 85 YDS, 2 TD

  • Bears leader

    DJ Moore

    CHI · WR

    27.1PPR pts

    8 REC, 131 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jonathon Cooper

    DEN

    1 TD, 1 SACK, 5 TKL

Broncos 31, Bears 28: Denver rallies from 14 down at halftime

Denver erased a 21–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Chicago 24–7 after the break to win 31–28. Chicago outgained the Broncos 471–311.

The Bears went 6-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Broncos finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin DEN 0 turnovers
  • +5% third-down rate DEN 55% · CHI 50%

Game Highlights

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Why the Broncos Won

Denver won the turnover and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Bears
BroncosStatBears
0Turnovers2
55%Third-down conversion50%
Other team stats
311Total yards471
6.5Yards per play6.7
48Plays70
26:11Time of possession33:49

Scoring Summary

The Broncos scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Bears scored four touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Bears
TimeTeamPlayDENCHI
1st quarter
5:08DENRussell Wilson → Jaleel McLaughlin, 18-yard TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP70
2nd quarter
14:53CHIJustin Fields → DJ Moore, 29-yard TD Ties gameCairo Santos XP77
11:44CHIJustin Fields → Cole Kmet, 22-yard TD Takes leadCairo Santos XP714
6:08CHIJustin Fields → Cole Kmet, 3-yard TD Extends leadCairo Santos XP721
3rd quarter
4:11CHIJustin Fields → Khalil Herbert, 2-yard TD Extends leadCairo Santos XP728
0:14DENRussell Wilson → Brandon Johnson, 4-yard TDWil Lutz XP1428
4th quarter
9:36DENRussell Wilson → Courtland Sutton, 13-yard TDWil Lutz XP2128
6:55DENJonathon Cooper 35-yard fumble return TD Ties gameWil Lutz XP2828
1:46DENWil Lutz 51-yard FG Game winner3128

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Bears, Week 4 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Justin FieldsCHIQB28.9 PTSQB3
  2. Cole KmetCHITE27.6 PTSTE1
  3. DJ MooreCHIWR27.1 PTSWR5
  4. Russell WilsonDENQB22.2 PTSQB9

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin FieldsCHIQB28.9QB328/35335414250132.7Start/Sit →
Russell WilsonDENQB22.2QB921/28223304130133.5

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Cole KmetCHITE27.6TE1TE11097852Start/Sit →
DJ MooreCHIWR27.1WR5WR———981311Start/Sit →
Khalil HerbertCHIRB22.2RB8RB18103054191Start/Sit →
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB19.4RB10RB772033321Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR11.7WR33WR———53271Start/Sit →
Darnell MooneyCHIWR9.1WR45WR———44510Start/Sit →
Jerry JeudyDENWR8.2WR49WR———53520Start/Sit →
Brandon JohnsonDENWR7.4WR52WR———1141
Marvin MimsDENWR6.7WR56WR———22470
Samaje PerineDENRB5.5RB42RB612022230Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDENRB3.9RB50RB2003390Start/Sit →
Robert TonyanCHITE3.8TE32TE———22180Start/Sit →
Equanimeous St. BrownCHIWR3.1WR89WR———11210
Nate AdkinsDENTE2.8TE38TE———2280Start/Sit →
Roschon JohnsonCHIRB2.5RB60RB51301120Start/Sit →
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR2.1WR103WR———11110Start/Sit →
Chris ManhertzDENTE2.0TE43TE———11100Start/Sit →
Tyler ScottCHIWR1.9WR109WR2190————
Marcedes LewisCHITE1.8TE46TE———1180
Velus JonesCHIWR1.0WR122WR1100————
Adam TrautmanDENTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Adam TrautmanTE42 snaps88%
  2. Courtland SuttonWR40 snaps83%
  3. Jerry JeudyWR30 snaps63%
  4. Samaje PerineRB22 snaps46%
  5. Chris ManhertzTE21 snaps44%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Courtland Sutton19%, 5 targets
  2. Jerry Jeudy19%, 5 targets
  3. Javonte Williams12%, 3 targets
  4. Jaleel McLaughlin12%, 3 targets
  5. Samaje Perine8%, 2 targets
  6. Other31%, 8 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Jaleel McLaughlin37%, 7 carries
  2. Samaje Perine32%, 6 carries
  3. Russell Wilson21%, 4 carries
  4. Javonte Williams11%, 2 carries

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. DJ MooreWR67 snaps93%
  2. Khalil HerbertRB56 snaps78%
  3. Darnell MooneyWR54 snaps75%
  4. Cole KmetTE53 snaps74%
  5. Equanimeous St. BrownWR42 snaps58%

Target Share32 targets

  1. DJ Moore28%, 9 targets
  2. Cole Kmet28%, 9 targets
  3. Khalil Herbert16%, 5 targets
  4. Darnell Mooney13%, 4 targets
  5. Robert Tonyan6%, 2 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Khalil Herbert58%, 18 carries
  2. Roschon Johnson16%, 5 carries
  3. Justin Fields13%, 4 carries
  4. Tyler Scott6%, 2 carries
  5. Cole Kmet3%, 1 carries
  6. Other3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
DJ MooreCHIWR6793%928%0
Adam TrautmanDENTE4288%14%0
Courtland SuttonDENWR4083%519%0
Khalil HerbertCHIRB5678%516%18
Darnell MooneyCHIWR5475%413%0
Cole KmetCHITE5374%928%1
Jerry JeudyDENWR3063%519%0
Equanimeous St. BrownCHIWR4258%13%0
Samaje PerineDENRB2246%28%6
Chris ManhertzDENTE2144%14%0
Brandon JohnsonDENWR1735%14%0
Marvin MimsDENWR1735%28%0
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB1633%312%7
Marcedes LewisCHITE2129%13%0
Robert TonyanCHITE1926%26%0
Roschon JohnsonCHIRB1622%13%5
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR1021%14%0
Tyler ScottCHIWR1419%00%2
Javonte WilliamsDENRB817%312%2
Nate AdkinsDENTE613%28%0
Velus JonesCHIWR34%00%1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Khalil HerbertCHI · RB22.219.4+2.878%58% car—01858%516%
Justin FieldsCHI · QB28.917.2+11.7100%35 att—35413%00%
Cole KmetCHI · TE27.615.6+12.074%28% tgt—013%928%
DJ MooreCHI · WR27.115.0+12.193%28% tgt—000%928%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB22.214.2+8.0100%28 att—28421%00%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB19.49.3+10.133%37% car—0737%312%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR11.78.3+3.483%19% tgt—000%519%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR8.28.3−0.163%19% tgt—000%519%
Samaje PerineDEN · RB5.57.0−1.546%32% car—0632%28%
Darnell MooneyCHI · WR9.16.7+2.475%13% tgt—000%413%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB3.96.2−2.317%12% tgt—0211%312%
Roschon JohnsonCHI · RB2.54.7−2.222%16% car—0516%13%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR6.73.3+3.435%8% tgt—000%28%
Nate AdkinsDEN · TE2.83.3−0.513%8% tgt—000%28%
Robert TonyanCHI · TE3.83.3+0.526%6% tgt—000%26%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE0.01.7−1.788%4% tgt—000%14%
Brandon JohnsonDEN · —7.41.7+5.735%4% tgt—000%14%
Chris ManhertzDEN · TE2.01.7+0.344%4% tgt—000%14%
Equanimeous St. BrownCHI · WR3.11.7+1.458%3% tgt—000%13%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDEN · WR2.11.7+0.421%4% tgt—000%14%
Marcedes LewisCHI · TE1.81.7+0.129%3% tgt—000%13%
Tyler ScottCHI · WR1.91.2+0.719%6% car—026%00%
Velus Jones Jr.CHI · WR1.00.6+0.44%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Broncos 26 targets and 19 carries; Bears 32 targets and 31 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Russell Wilson Ran hot

DEN · QB · 22.2 pts on 14.2 expected

21 of 28 passing for 223 yards, 3 touchdowns; 4 carries for 13 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Justin Fields Ran hot

CHI · QB · 28.9 pts on 17.2 expected

28 of 35 passing for 335 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 25 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Justin Fields →

Jaleel McLaughlin Ran hot

DEN · RB · 19.4 pts on 9.3 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 32 yards and 1 touchdown; 7 carries (37% of the team's) for 72 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jaleel McLaughlin →

Courtland Sutton Short-yardage role

DEN · WR · 11.7 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 3 catches for 27 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Khalil Herbert

CHI · RB · 22.2 pts on 19.4 expected

5 targets (16% of the team's), 4 catches for 19 yards and 1 touchdown; 18 carries (58% of the team's) for 103 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Khalil Herbert →

Cole Kmet Ran hot

CHI · TE · 27.6 pts on 15.6 expected

9 targets (28% of the team's), 7 catches for 85 yards and 2 touchdowns; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Cole Kmet →

DJ Moore Ran hot

CHI · WR · 27.1 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (28% of the team's), 8 catches for 131 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: DJ Moore →

Brandon Johnson Ran hot

DEN · — · 7.4 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Samaje Perine led the backfield with 46% of the snaps after trailing Javonte Williams before this game.
  • Stock up: Jaleel McLaughlin played 33% of the snaps, up from a 11% season average.
  • Stock down: Javonte Williams lost the backfield lead: 17% of the snaps to Samaje Perine's 46%.

Chicago Bears

  • Stock up: Khalil Herbert played 78% of the snaps, up from a 51% season average.
  • Stock up: Marcedes Lewis played 29% of the snaps, up from a 13% season average.
  • Stock down: Roschon Johnson played 22% of the snaps, down from a 42% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Bears defense
Points allowed toBroncos DBears D
QBs17.616.9
RBs26.623.8
WRs31.631.9
TEs15.713.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Chicago opened at 50% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.

Bears win probability

Bears win probability by game minuteBears started at 50%, stood at 93% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −21Wilson → McLaughlin, 18-yd TD50% → 29%Q1 5:08
  2. +23Fields → Moore, 29-yd TD27% → 50%Q2 14:53
  3. +23Fields → Kmet, 22-yd TD50% → 73%Q2 11:44
  4. −44Cooper 35-yd TD94% → 50%Q4 6:55
  5. −40Lutz 51-yd FG50% → 10%Q4 1:46

Swing in Bears win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Bears
Denver BroncosMeasureChicago Bears
48Plays70
60%Pass rate56%
7.4Yds / dropback7.7
5.1Yds / carry5.5
6/11Third downs6/12

Efficiency edge Denver ran 22 fewer plays than Chicago.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Sutton 19% · Jeudy 19% · McLaughlin 12%
  • CHI Kmet 28% · Moore 28% · Herbert 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Bears
ResultDENCHI
Touchdowns34
Field goals10
Punts42
Turnovers02
Turnovers on downs02

DEN turnover edge: +2

  • The Broncos opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 84-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CHIQ1 15:005253:40Punt
DENQ1 11:2011846:12Touchdown
CHIQ1 5:089755:15Touchdown
DENQ2 14:53321:53Punt
CHIQ2 13:003441:16Touchdown
DENQ2 11:444203:09Punt
CHIQ2 8:355852:27Touchdown
DENQ2 6:085193:39Punt
CHIQ2 2:297312:29Downs
DENQ3 15:00341:23Punt
CHIQ3 13:3715669:26Touchdown
DENQ3 4:117753:57Touchdown
CHIQ3 0:143101:18Punt
DENQ4 13:5610664:20Touchdown
CHIQ4 9:365102:41Fumble
CHIQ4 6:5511574:03Downs
DENQ4 2:525481:06Field goal
CHIQ4 1:467221:14Interception
DENQ4 0:321-10:32End of game
About these numbers

The Broncos' fumble touchdown is counted as a Bears lost fumble, not as a Broncos possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Broncos vs Bears Head-to-Head

The Broncos and Bears first met in 1971 and have played 17 times since.

All-time series
9–8Broncos lead, 17 meetings since 1971
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Broncos win
28–141976
Largest Bears win
27–01984

Since 2021

1–0 Broncos lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. DEN = Broncos win, CHI = Bears win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Bears
BroncosStatBears
8-9Record7-10
21.0Points per game21.2
298.4Yards per game323.2
5.0Yards per play5.0
24.3Points allowed per game22.3
370.8Yards allowed per game324.2

Broncos and Bears in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Bronco or a Bear, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Broncos vs Bears Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Broncos vs Bears Week 4 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the Chicago Bears 31–28 in Week 4 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on October 1, 2023. See the Broncos' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Bears?

The final score was Broncos 31, Bears 28. The Bears led 21–7 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 24, Bears 7.

What happened in the Broncos vs Bears game?

Denver erased a 21–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Chicago 24–7 after the break to win 31–28. Chicago outgained the Broncos 471–311. Justin Fields led all players with 28 of 35 passing for 335 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 25 rushing yards. The Bears committed 2 turnovers, the Broncos none.

What was the game-winning score in Broncos vs Bears?

Wil Lutz's 51-yard field goal with 1:46 left in the fourth quarter gave the Broncos a 31–28 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Bears?

Justin Fields led the game with 28.9 PPR fantasy points, the QB3 of Week 4, on 28 of 35 passing for 335 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 25 rushing yards. Cole Kmet was next with 27.6 (TE1). See Justin Fields's 2023 game log.

Who led Broncos vs Bears in passing, rushing and receiving?

Justin Fields (CHI) led all passers with 28 of 35 for 335 yards, 4 touchdowns and an interception. Khalil Herbert (CHI) led in rushing with 18 carries for 103 yards. DJ Moore (CHI) led in receiving with 8 catches for 131 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Justin Fields score against the Broncos?

Justin Fields scored 28.9 fantasy points against the Broncos in Week 4 of the 2023 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 28 of 35 passing for 335 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 25 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Bears?

DJ Moore outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 27.1 PPR points on 15.0 xFP (+12.1). Javonte Williams fell furthest short, with 3.9 points on 6.2 xFP (−2.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Bears?

Khalil Herbert had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.4 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 22.2. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Broncos come back to beat the Bears?

The Broncos' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the third quarter. Jonathon Cooper's fumble return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Wil Lutz's 51-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Bears?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 2–0: the Bears gave the ball away 2 times and the Broncos not at all. The Broncos won the game.

What was the turning point of Broncos vs Bears?

Jonathon Cooper's fumble return for a touchdown with 6:55 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Bears' win probability from 94% to 50%.

What is the all-time Broncos vs Bears record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 9–8 across 17 meetings since 1971.

When did the Broncos and Bears last play before this game?

Before Week 4 of 2023, they last met in the 2019 season on September 15, 2019, when the Bears beat the Broncos 16–14.