Chicago
Bears
9-1
21
FINAL
24
Detroit
Lions
10-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears with a final score of 24-21, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The stakes were high as both teams vied for positioning in a tightly contested division, making this victory crucial for the Lions.
Jahmyr Gibbs was the standout performer for Detroit, dominating the ground game with an impressive 192 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to break tackles and create big plays. Jared Goff contributed significantly through the air, throwing for two touchdowns, while Taylen Green of the Bears put together a solid performance with 268 passing yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Colston Loveland also shined for Chicago, racking up 106 receiving yards.
Defensively, Christian Izien was instrumental for the Lions, leading the team with four tackles and recording a sack, which helped pressure Green throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Art Green intercepted a pass, giving Detroit the momentum they needed to hold off a late surge from Chicago. This crucial defensive play not only sealed the win but also highlighted the Lions' resilience in a tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 268 | 2 | 2 | 94.1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 16 | 11 | 69% | 209 | 2 | 0 | 151.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 22 | 192 | 8.7 | 52 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 11 | 43 | 3.9 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 38 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 36 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 20 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 49 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 10 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Izien | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Art Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 51 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 |

