Bears at Lions
Chicago Bears 35, Detroit Lions 21 · Iron Sharpens Iron🗡
Final Score
Bears 35 4 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Lions 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPCaleb Williams 405 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 77 yds rushingRandy Moss 204 yds receivingDevin Bush 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 465 · 429Passing yards 405 · 344Rushing yards 60 · 85Completions 24/34 · 24/38Yards per carry 2.9 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 32d ago
In a pivotal Week 12 showdown, the Chicago Bears topped the Detroit Lions with a final score of 35-21, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for a crucial victory, the Bears emerged victorious, showcasing their explosive offense and strategic defense.
Caleb Williams shone for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 405 yards while connecting on two touchdown passes, showcasing his precision and poise. Randy Moss was a standout target, racking up 204 receiving yards, effectively stretching the field and providing big plays. The Bears’ offensive firepower proved too much for the Lions, as they consistently found ways to exploit the defense.
On the defensive side, Devin Bush led the Bears with seven total tackles, anchoring a unit that made key stops when needed. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Chicago's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing the Bears to capitalize and extend their lead. Despite Aidan Hutchinson's two sacks for Detroit, the Bears’ defense held firm, ultimately securing the win and maintaining their momentum as the season approaches its climax.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 24/34 | 71% | 405 | 3 | 0 | 139.9 |
Lions | ||||||
| Dan MarinoQB | 24/38 | 63% | 344 | 3 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 13 | 46 | 3.5 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Randy MossWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 12 | 77 | 6.4 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dan MarinoQB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jim BrownHB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Randy MossWR | 7 | 204 | 29.1 | 96 | 2 | 94 | 1 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 75 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Lions | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 7 | 155 | 22.1 | 110 | 2 | 93 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 67 | 1 | 70 | 2 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Patrick ShortTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jim BrownHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sione VakiHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||
| Devin BushMIKE | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian UrlacherMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique StevensonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den BergDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MuhammadCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LewisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Lions | |||||
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John RandleDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 2/2 | 3 | 39 |
Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
