Detroit
Lions
0-1
23
FINAL
24
Chicago
Bears
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 24-23, securing a crucial victory as the regular season comes to a close. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff positioning, making this contest a must-win for both franchises.
On the offensive side, Dante Moore showcased his arm strength for the Lions, throwing for an impressive 342 yards, while Sam LaPorta emerged as his favorite target, racking up 154 receiving yards. However, it was Caleb Williams who delivered when it mattered most for the Bears, tossing a touchdown pass, while Isaac Brown led the ground game with 105 rushing yards, helping Chicago maintain momentum throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bears stepped up with key contributions from T.J. Edwards, who recorded 10 total tackles, and Dayo Odeyingbo, who added a sack to the mix. The turning point came late in the game when Cam Lewis intercepted a crucial pass, halting a Lions drive and preserving the slim lead for Chicago. This victory not only boosts the Bears' confidence but also sets the stage for an exciting playoff push.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 45 | 27 | 342 | 0 | 1 | 74.4 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 33 | 19 | 245 | 1 | 1 | 78.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brown | HB | 16 | 105 | 6.6 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 42 | 3.5 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 8 | 154 | 19.3 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 7 | 103 | 14.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Griffin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem Biles | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 43 |
| Cade York | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 52 |

