Chicago
Bears
6-5
37
FINAL
32
Detroit
Lions
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Chicago Bears outlasted the Detroit Lions with a final score of 37-32, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Both teams came into the game looking to secure a crucial win, making this matchup a must-watch for fans and analysts alike.
Caleb Williams led the Bears' offense with a stellar performance, throwing for 5 touchdowns and showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Meanwhile, Jared Goff kept the Lions competitive with 279 passing yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 150 rushing yards. Tutu Atwell also made an impact, contributing 88 receiving yards to the Lions' offensive effort.
Defensively, the Bears made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jaylon Johnson's two interceptions were pivotal in stalling the Lions' drives, while Kyler Gordon's eight tackles solidified the Bears' defensive presence. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Johnson's second pick set up a touchdown that allowed Chicago to regain the lead, ultimately sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 37 | 21 | 57% | 279 | 3 | 3 | 74.0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 23 | 19 | 83% | 228 | 5 | 0 | 147.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 150 | 10.0 | 67 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 12 | 70 | 5.8 | 37 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 13 | 66 | 5.1 | 24 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joey Cordova | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | -3 | -0.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 38 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Joey Cordova | WR | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 15 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 46 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 27 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 11 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Doug Anthony | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jerry Bibbs | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dion Ratliff | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Harrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Griffin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 29 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

