Bears at Lions
Chicago Bears 38, Detroit Lions 35 Β· π½πππππππ π°π° πΊππ΅1
Final Score
Bears 38 5 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 5 XP
Lions 35 4 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 5 XPCaleb Williams 338 yds passingD'Andre Swift 55 yds rushingZavion Thomas 215 yds receivingChristian Izien 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 373 Β· 330Passing yards 311 Β· 269Rushing yards 62 Β· 61Completions 10/19 Β· 21/34Yards per carry 15.5 Β· 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 23d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 38-35, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial wins, this game showcased high stakes and intense competition, culminating in a nail-biting finish.
Chicago's offense was electric, led by quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for an impressive 338 yards and five touchdowns. Wide receiver Zavion Thomas was a standout, racking up 215 receiving yards and proving to be a constant deep threat. D'Andre Swift contributed on the ground with 55 rushing yards, balancing the Bears' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Bears managed to hold off the Lions just enough to secure the win, with Javon Bullard leading the charge with four total tackles. Key defensive plays from the Lions, including two sacks and an interception by Christian Izien, kept the pressure on Chicago, but it was the Bears' resilience that ultimately defined the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Williams connected with Thomas for a touchdown that put Chicago ahead for good.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 10/19 | 53% | 338 | 5 | 1 | 115.6 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 21/34 | 62% | 269 | 3 | 1 | 103.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 3 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 15 | 51 | 3.4 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Zavion ThomasWR | 4 | 215 | 53.8 | 92 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | β | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 5 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 10 | 130 | 13.0 | 84 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Omari EvansWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Javon BullardFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh BlackwellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane LeonardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun ElliottWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||
| Christian IzienSS | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin ReidSS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trikweze BridgesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miles BattleSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mory BambaCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius RushCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 1/1 | 5 | 35 |
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |