Lions at Bears
Detroit Lions 52, Chicago Bears 20 · BALLS DEEP MADDEN LEAGUE
Final Score
Lions 52 7 TD · 1 FG · 7 XP
Bears 20 1 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPJalen Milroe 194 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 163 yds rushingJameson Williams 98 yds receivingStephen Griffin 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 394 · 232Passing yards 206 · 128Rushing yards 188 · 104Completions 12/16 · 2/0Yards per carry 11.8 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 25d ago
The Detroit Lions cruised to a commanding 52-20 victory over the Chicago Bears, solidifying their position heading into the playoffs in Week 18 of the 2027 season. With this dominant performance, the Lions showcased their offensive prowess while the Bears struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short in front of their home crowd.
Quarterback Jalen Milroe led the charge for Detroit, throwing for 194 yards and four touchdowns, effectively distributing the ball and keeping the Bears' defense on their heels. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs was a force on the ground, racking up 163 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the Lions' high-scoring affair. Meanwhile, Jameson Williams made his mark in the passing game, collecting 98 receiving yards and adding to the offensive fireworks.
Detroit's defense played a pivotal role in securing the win, highlighted by Kerby Joseph's standout performance, which included four total tackles and a sack. Stephen Griffin's two interceptions were critical in swinging momentum back to the Lions, particularly during a key stretch in the second quarter that shifted the game's trajectory. With these defensive plays, Detroit not only stifled Chicago's efforts but also established a firm control that helped them cruise to victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | ||||||
| Jalen MilroeQB | 11/16 | 69% | 194 | 4 | 1 | 123.4 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Bears | ||||||
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 0/0 | — | 17 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Other | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 11/18 | 61% | 119 | 1 | 3 | 59.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 13 | 163 | 12.5 | 8 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Jalen MilroeQB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | — | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bears | |||||||
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 19 | 63 | 3.3 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 74 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 39 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Bears | |||||||
| Zavion ThomasWR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 29 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||
| Stephen GriffinFS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BaconSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikhai Hill-GreenWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bears | |||||
| Tyrique StevensonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'mauri WashingtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| JT WoodsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LewisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 7 | 50 |
Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 2/2 | 2 | 51 |
| Other | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
