Final2023 Week 8

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 8 2023

Chicago Bears

Away

13

Los Angeles Chargers

HomeWon

30

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bears070613
Chargers14106030

CHI 13LAC 30 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    24.0PPR pts

    31/40, 298 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Austin Ekeler

    LAC · RB

    23.3PPR pts

    15 ATT, 29 YDS, 7 REC, 94 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Bears leader

    Cole Kmet

    CHI · TE

    17.9PPR pts

    10 REC, 79 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Derwin James Jr.

    LAC

    1 INT, 5 TKL

Chargers 30, Bears 13: Los Angeles leads from start to finish

Los Angeles led 24–7 at halftime to win 30–13. The Chargers finished with a 352–295 edge in total offense and averaged 5.4 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Bears went 6-for-14 on third down and committed two turnovers.

Key advantages

  • +0.7 yards/play LAC 5.4 · CHI 4.7
  • +1 turnover margin LAC 1 · CHI 2 turnovers
  • +57 total yards LAC 352 · CHI 295

Game Highlights

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Bears vs Chargers
BearsStatChargers
4.7Yards per play5.4
2Turnovers1
295Total yards352
Other team stats
63Plays65
43%Third-down conversion54%
28:32Time of possession31:28

Scoring Summary

The Chargers scored three touchdowns and three field goals; the Bears scored two touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Bears vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayCHILAC
1st quarter
7:08LACJustin Herbert → Austin Ekeler, 39-yard TD Takes leadCameron Dicker XP07
0:43LACJustin Herbert → Simi Fehoko, 9-yard TD Extends leadCameron Dicker XP014
2nd quarter
8:50LACCameron Dicker 43-yard FG Extends lead017
1:47CHIDarrynton Evans 11-yard TD runCairo Santos XP717
0:04LACJustin Herbert → Donald Parham Jr., 11-yard TD Extends leadCameron Dicker XP724
3rd quarter
8:51LACCameron Dicker 53-yard FG Extends lead727
3:00LACCameron Dicker 46-yard FG Extends lead730
4th quarter
2:12CHITyson Bagent 1-yard TD run2-pt try failed1330

Fantasy Points: Bears vs Chargers, Week 8 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Justin HerbertLACQB24.0 PTSQB8
  2. Austin EkelerLACRB23.3 PTSRB6
  3. Cole KmetCHITE17.9 PTSTE6
  4. Keenan AllenLACWR14.9 PTSWR26

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB24.0QB831/4029830110122.7Start/Sit →
Tyson BagentCHIQB13.2QB2225/37232024-1162.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Austin EkelerLACRB23.3RB6RB1529087941Start/Sit →
Cole KmetCHITE17.9TE6TE———1010790Start/Sit →
Keenan AllenLACWR14.9WR26WR———108690Start/Sit →
Donald ParhamLACTE14.3TE12TE———54431
Darrynton EvansCHIRB13.0RB17RB418143220
Quentin JohnstonLACWR10.0WR47WR———65500Start/Sit →
DJ MooreCHIWR9.5WR51WR———64550Start/Sit →
Simi FehokoLACWR7.9WR57WR———2191Start/Sit →
Roschon JohnsonCHIRB6.1RB44RB621043100Start/Sit →
Darnell MooneyCHIWR5.4WR77WR13041410Start/Sit →
Joshua PalmerLACWR5.4WR78WR———43240Start/Sit →
D'Onta ForemanCHIRB4.6RB53RB93402120
Derius DavisLACWR2.4WR97WR———2240Start/Sit →
Joshua KelleyLACRB2.1RB67RB6210————
Tyler ScottCHIWR2.1WR101WR———31110
Isaiah SpillerLACRB1.8RB70RB3301150
Robert TonyanCHITE1.8TE41TE———1180Start/Sit →
Velus JonesCHIWR1.4WR108WR———2140
Trent TaylorCHIWR-0.2—WR1-20————

Fantasy Usage

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. DJ MooreWR58 snaps88%
  2. Darnell MooneyWR56 snaps85%
  3. Cole KmetTE55 snaps83%
  4. Tyler ScottWR38 snaps58%
  5. Roschon JohnsonRB24 snaps36%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Cole Kmet28%, 10 targets
  2. DJ Moore17%, 6 targets
  3. Darrynton Evans11%, 4 targets
  4. Darnell Mooney11%, 4 targets
  5. Roschon Johnson11%, 4 targets
  6. Other22%, 8 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. D'Onta Foreman36%, 9 carries
  2. Roschon Johnson24%, 6 carries
  3. Darrynton Evans16%, 4 carries
  4. Tyson Bagent16%, 4 carries
  5. Trent Taylor4%, 1 carries
  6. Other4%, 1 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Keenan AllenWR55 snaps80%
  2. Quentin JohnstonWR48 snaps70%
  3. Joshua PalmerWR47 snaps68%
  4. Austin EkelerRB46 snaps67%
  5. Donald ParhamTE43 snaps62%

Target Share38 targets

  1. Keenan Allen26%, 10 targets
  2. Austin Ekeler21%, 8 targets
  3. Quentin Johnston16%, 6 targets
  4. Donald Parham13%, 5 targets
  5. Joshua Palmer11%, 4 targets
  6. Other13%, 5 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler60%, 15 carries
  2. Joshua Kelley24%, 6 carries
  3. Isaiah Spiller12%, 3 carries
  4. Justin Herbert4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
DJ MooreCHIWR5888%617%0
Darnell MooneyCHIWR5685%411%1
Cole KmetCHITE5583%1028%0
Keenan AllenLACWR5580%1026%0
Quentin JohnstonLACWR4870%616%0
Joshua PalmerLACWR4768%411%0
Austin EkelerLACRB4667%821%15
Donald ParhamLACTE4362%513%0
Tyler ScottCHIWR3858%38%0
Stone SmarttLACTE3957%00%0
Roschon JohnsonCHIRB2436%411%6
D'Onta ForemanCHIRB2132%26%9
Darrynton EvansCHIRB1827%411%4
Marcedes LewisCHITE1726%00%0
Simi FehokoLACWR1623%25%0
Robert TonyanCHITE1523%13%0
Joshua KelleyLACRB1522%00%6
Tre' McKittyLACTE1522%00%0
Trent TaylorCHIWR1015%00%1
Derius DavisLACWR913%25%0
Isaiah SpillerLACRB812%13%3
Velus JonesCHIWR35%26%0
Travis HomerCHIRB12%00%0

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%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB23.322.6+0.767%60% car—01560%821%
Tyson BagentCHI · QB13.218.0−4.8100%37 att—37416%00%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB24.017.4+6.6100%40 att—4014%00%
Cole KmetCHI · TE17.916.7+1.283%27% tgt—000%1027%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR14.916.7−1.880%26% tgt—000%1026%
Roschon JohnsonCHI · RB6.110.4−4.336%24% car—0624%411%
DJ MooreCHI · WR9.510.0−0.588%16% tgt—000%616%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR10.010.00.070%16% tgt—000%616%
Darrynton EvansCHI · RB13.09.1+3.927%16% car—0416%411%
D'Onta ForemanCHI · RB4.68.9−4.332%36% car—0936%25%
Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE14.38.3+6.062%13% tgt—000%513%
Darnell MooneyCHI · WR5.47.3−1.985%11% tgt—014%411%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR5.46.7−1.368%11% tgt—000%411%
Tyler ScottCHI · WR2.15.0−2.958%8% tgt—000%38%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB2.13.7−1.622%24% car—0624%00%
Isaiah SpillerLAC · RB1.83.5−1.712%12% car—0312%13%
Derius DavisLAC · WR2.43.3−0.913%5% tgt—000%25%
Simi FehokoLAC · WR7.93.3+4.623%5% tgt—000%25%
Velus Jones Jr.CHI · WR1.43.3−1.95%5% tgt—000%25%
Khari BlasingameCHI · RB0.01.7−1.7—3% tgt—000%13%
Robert TonyanCHI · TE1.81.7+0.123%3% tgt—000%13%
Trent TaylorCHI · WR-0.20.6−0.815%4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Bears 37 targets and 25 carries; Chargers 38 targets and 25 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

Tyson Bagent

CHI · QB · 13.2 pts on 18.0 expected

25 of 37 passing for 232 yards, 2 interceptions; 4 carries for -1 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Tyson Bagent →

Justin Herbert Ran hot

LAC · QB · 24.0 pts on 17.4 expected

31 of 40 passing for 298 yards, 3 touchdowns; 1 carry for 1 yard.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Cole Kmet

CHI · TE · 17.9 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (27% of the team's), 10 catches for 79 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Cole Kmet →

Roschon Johnson

CHI · RB · 6.1 pts on 10.4 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 10 yards; 6 carries (24% of the team's) for 21 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Roschon Johnson →

Austin Ekeler Strong role

LAC · RB · 23.3 pts on 22.6 expected

8 targets (21% of the team's), 7 catches for 94 yards and 1 touchdown; 15 carries (60% of the team's) for 29 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Keenan Allen

LAC · WR · 14.9 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (26% of the team's), 8 catches for 69 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

Donald Parham Jr. Ran hot

LAC · TE · 14.3 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 43 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Darnell Mooney

CHI · WR · 5.4 pts on 7.3 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 41 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 3 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Darnell Mooney →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Chicago Bears

  • Stock up: Roschon Johnson led the backfield with 36% of the snaps after trailing D'Onta Foreman before this game.
  • Stock up: Darnell Mooney played 85% of the snaps, up from a 69% season average.
  • Stock up: Tyler Scott played 58% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Quentin Johnston played 70% of the snaps, up from a 36% season average.
  • Stock up: Donald Parham Jr. played 62% of the snaps, up from a 42% season average.
  • Stock down: Joshua Kelley played 22% of the snaps, down from a 54% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bears defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toBears DChargers D
QBs16.919.0
RBs23.823.2
WRs31.937.3
TEs13.711.7

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

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

Chargers win probability

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 50%, stood at 96% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Herbert → Ekeler, 39-yd TD50% → 71%Q1 7:08
  2. +16Herbert → Fehoko, 9-yd TD72% → 88%Q1 0:43
  3. +4Dicker 43-yd FG90% → 94%Q2 8:50
  4. −11Evans 11-yd TD run96% → 85%Q2 1:47
  5. +11Herbert → Parham, 11-yd TD85% → 96%Q2 0:04

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bears vs Chargers
Chicago BearsMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
63Plays65
60%Pass rate62%
5.8Yds / dropback7.5
2.9Yds / carry2.2
6/14Third downs7/13

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 2 more plays and gained 1.7 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • CHI Kmet 27% · Moore 16% · Mooney 11%
  • LAC Allen 26% · Ekeler 21% · Johnston 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bears vs Chargers
ResultCHILAC
Touchdowns23
Field goals03
Punts32
Turnovers21
Turnovers on downs21

LAC turnover edge: +1

  • The Chargers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 92-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Chargers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CHIQ1 15:004302:16Punt
LACQ1 12:4410925:36Touchdown
CHIQ1 7:08372:07Punt
LACQ1 5:019554:18Touchdown
CHIQ1 0:437302:58Interception
LACQ2 12:458323:55Field goal
CHIQ2 8:5014757:03Touchdown
LACQ2 1:479751:43Touchdown
CHIQ2 0:041-10:04End of half
LACQ3 15:0010406:09Field goal
CHIQ3 8:51321:37Punt
LACQ3 7:143-11:06Punt
CHIQ3 6:08492:16Downs
LACQ3 3:52410:52Field goal
CHIQ3 3:007493:03Downs
LACQ4 14:577383:19Downs
CHIQ4 11:389342:44Interception
LACQ4 8:545202:40Fumble
CHIQ4 6:1410414:02Touchdown
LACQ4 2:12331:50Punt
CHIQ4 0:221-10:22End of game
About these numbers

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.

Bears vs Chargers Head-to-Head

The Bears and Chargers first met in 1970 and have played 14 times since.

All-time series
7–7Series tied, 14 meetings since 1970
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Bears win
20–72003
Largest Chargers win
40–71978

Since 2021

1–0 Chargers lead

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

Oldest to newest. C = Chargers win, B = Bears win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

  • 2023 Wk 8 Bears at Chargers LAC 30 CHI 13 LAC W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

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

Season to date, Bears vs Chargers
BearsStatChargers
7-10Record5-12
21.2Points per game20.4
323.2Yards per game329.4
5.0Yards per play5.1
22.3Points allowed per game23.4
324.2Yards allowed per game362.9

Bears and Chargers in Fantasy

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

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bears vs Chargers Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Bears vs Chargers Week 8 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Chicago Bears 30–13 in Week 8 of the 2023 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on October 29, 2023. See the Chargers' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Bears vs Chargers?

The final score was Chargers 30, Bears 13. The Chargers led 24–7 at halftime, and the second half went Bears 6, Chargers 6.

What happened in the Bears vs Chargers game?

Los Angeles led 24–7 at halftime to win 30–13. The Chargers finished with a 352–295 edge in total offense and averaged 5.4 yards per play. Justin Herbert led all players with 31 of 40 passing for 298 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus a carry for 1 rushing yard. The Bears committed 2 turnovers, the Chargers 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bears vs Chargers?

Justin Herbert led the game with 24.0 PPR fantasy points, the QB8 of Week 8, on 31 of 40 passing for 298 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus a carry for 1 rushing yard. Austin Ekeler was next with 23.3 (RB6). See Justin Herbert's 2023 game log.

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

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 31 of 40 for 298 yards and 3 touchdowns. D'Onta Foreman (CHI) led in rushing with 9 carries for 34 yards. Austin Ekeler (LAC) led in receiving with 7 catches for 94 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Justin Herbert score against the Bears?

Justin Herbert scored 24.0 fantasy points against the Bears in Week 8 of the 2023 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 31 of 40 passing for 298 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus a carry for 1 rushing yard.

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

Justin Herbert outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.0 PPR points on 17.4 xFP (+6.6). Tyson Bagent fell furthest short, with 13.2 points on 18.0 xFP (−4.8). 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 Bears vs Chargers?

Austin Ekeler had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 23.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Chargers beat the Bears?

The Chargers beat the Bears 30–13 because they averaged 5.4 yards per play to 4.7, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 352–295.

Which team won the turnover battle in Bears vs Chargers?

The Chargers won the turnover battle 2–1: the Bears gave the ball away 2 times and the Chargers 1 time. The Chargers won the game.

What is the all-time Bears vs Chargers record?

The all-time series is tied 7–7 across 14 meetings since 1970.

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

Before Week 8 of 2023, they last met in the 2019 season on October 27, 2019, when the Chargers beat the Bears 17–16.