Chicago
Bears
2-0
50
FINAL
34
Detroit
Lions
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Chicago Bears triumphed over the Detroit Lions with a final score of 50-34, solidifying their playoff aspirations in Week 12 of the 2026 season. This matchup showcased the Bears' explosive offense, which proved too much for the Lions to handle.
Chicago's Caleb Williams led the charge with an impressive 339 passing yards, effectively distributing the ball throughout the game. Meanwhile, Detroit's J.J. McCarthy put on a show of his own, throwing for five touchdowns, though it wasn't enough to secure a win. Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions was also a standout, racking up 79 rushing yards and a staggering 117 receiving yards, making him a dual threat on the field.
Defensively, the Bears made their mark with Josh Hines-Allen's dominant performance, recording three sacks that disrupted McCarthy's rhythm and contributed significantly to the Bears' victory. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when Hines-Allen's relentless pressure led to a critical turnover, shifting momentum firmly in Chicago's favor and allowing them to pull away for the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 339 | 5 | 1 | 140.4 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 278 | 5 | 1 | 125.4 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 12 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 67 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 71 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 42 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 73 | 73.0 | 16 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 34 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 62 | 62.0 | 7 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 12 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Lynch | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deantre Prince | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mory Bamba | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

