Chicago
Bears
6-4
21
FINAL
31
Detroit
Lions
8-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-stakes Week 12 clash, the Detroit Lions topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 31-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this victory, the Lions continue to build momentum as they push toward the postseason, while the Bears face increased pressure to turn their season around.
Jalen Milroe led the Lions’ offense with 172 passing yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs was the star of the ground game, racking up an impressive 158 rushing yards. Jameson Williams was a standout in the receiving corps, hauling in 112 yards, showcasing the Lions' explosive offensive capabilities throughout the game.
Defensively, the Lions made crucial plays that helped secure the win. Nik Bonitto's two sacks disrupted the Bears' offensive rhythm, while Derrick Barnes’ two interceptions proved pivotal, shifting the momentum in favor of Detroit. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Barnes picked off a pass, setting up a touchdown that extended the Lions' lead and ultimately sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 172 | 0 | 1 | 66.1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 136 | 0 | 3 | 49.7 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 13 | 158 | 12.2 | 12 | 4 | 64 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 13 | 44 | 3.4 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 16 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 67 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 73 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taki Taimani | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikhai Hill-Green | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Stephen Griffin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Bacon | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

