Chicago
Bears
2-0
34
FINAL
21
Detroit
Lions
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a critical Week 12 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Detroit Lions with a final score of 34-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the contest with high stakes, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic defense.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 310 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating why he is a rising star in the league. His performance was complemented by standout receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr., who racked up an impressive 197 receiving yards, making pivotal plays that kept the Bears ahead. On the ground, Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions shone with 114 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Chicago's explosiveness.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial contributions, with Dillon Thieneman leading the team in tackles and Gervon Dexter Sr. recording a key sack. The turning point came when Jaylon Johnson intercepted two passes, halting Detroit's momentum and providing Chicago with the opportunities they needed to extend their lead. The Bears' defense executed when it mattered most, sealing the game and ensuring their playoff aspirations remain alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 16 | 10 | 310 | 4 | 0 | 145.8 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 16 | 8 | 197 | 2 | 5 | 95.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 10 | 114 | 11.4 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 11 | 31 | 2.8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 197 | 39.4 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 128 | 64.0 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

