Chicago
Bears
8-2
28
FINAL
35
Detroit
Lions
3-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 35-28, solidifying their playoff aspirations with this crucial victory. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, seeking to improve their standings in the competitive NFC North.
Aaron Rodgers showcased his veteran prowess for the Bears, throwing for an impressive 375 yards and three touchdowns, while Dalton Kincaid emerged as a top target, racking up 147 receiving yards. However, it was Javonte Williams who stole the spotlight for Detroit, dominating the ground game with a staggering 183 rushing yards, proving pivotal in the Lions' offensive strategy.
Defensively, the Lions made significant plays, particularly from Dru Phillips, who recorded three interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Detroit. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Phillips picked off a critical pass, setting up a touchdown that ultimately sealed the victory for the Lions and left the Bears scrambling for a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 375 | 3 | 5 | 88.1 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 21 | 16 | 76% | 219 | 1 | 0 | 124.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 19 | 183 | 9.6 | 72 | 4 | 39 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Laviska Shenault Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 87 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 46 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 10 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 10 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | — | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Fowler Jr | REDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

