Detroit
Lions
12-3
38
FINAL
41
Chicago
Bears
11-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 41-38, securing a crucial victory as they push for playoff positioning. The stakes were high, making this matchup a must-watch for fans and players alike as both teams sought to solidify their standing in the league.
On the offensive side, Jalen Milroe had a standout performance for the Lions, throwing for 448 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and precision under pressure. Meanwhile, D'Andre Swift led the ground game for the Bears with an impressive 169 rushing yards, proving to be a key factor in maintaining Chicago's offensive momentum. Jaylen Waddle also shone brightly for Detroit, racking up 209 receiving yards, providing Milroe with a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bears made critical plays that shifted the game's momentum. T.J. Edwards led the team with six tackles, while Grady Jarrett added 1.5 sacks to keep pressure on Milroe. However, the true game-changer came from Kyler Gordon, who intercepted two passes, providing Chicago with the necessary turnovers to secure the win in a tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 29 | 20 | 448 | 3 | 2 | 117.3 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 4 | 132 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 14 | 169 | 12.1 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 9 | 75 | 8.3 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 209 | 52.3 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 7 | 154 | 22.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 1 | 88 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Griffin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Blackwell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 56 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 55 |

