Chicago
Bears
5-5
38
FINAL
10
Detroit
Lions
3-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears cruised to a commanding 38-10 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 12 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this win, the Bears showcased their dominance both offensively and defensively, making a significant statement as the season reaches its climax.
Caleb Williams was the star of the night for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 353 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent. He connected frequently with Luther Burden III, who racked up 167 receiving yards, making several big plays that kept the Lions' defense on its heels. The Bears' offensive line provided solid protection, allowing Williams to operate effectively throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Devin Bush leading the charge with eight total tackles. Dayo Odeyingbo contributed with a key sack, while T.J. Edwards sealed the game with an interception, highlighting the Bears' ability to capitalize on mistakes. The turning point came in the second quarter when Chicago scored consecutive touchdowns, quickly turning a close contest into a commanding lead that the Lions couldn't overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 36 | 26 | 353 | 4 | 0 | 140.1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 37 | 24 | 279 | 0 | 1 | 76.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 61 | 5.1 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 11 | 50 | 4.5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 11 | 36 | 3.3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 8 | 167 | 20.9 | 3 | 63 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyre West | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamree Kromah | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 43 |

