Bears at Lions
Detroit Lions 32, Chicago Bears 26 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Bears 26 4 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Lions 32 2 TD · 4 FG · 2 XPCaleb Williams 384 yds passingAkalyin Dear 93 yds rushingMicahi Danzy 122 yds receivingCharles Woodson Jr 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 401 · 291Passing yards 384 · 166Rushing yards 17 · 125Completions 13/23 · 11/15Yards per carry 4.3 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 32-26, solidifying their playoff aspirations in a tightly contested matchup. The stakes were high as both teams fought for crucial positioning in the playoff race, making every play matter.
Chicago's Caleb Williams showcased his arm talent, throwing for an impressive 384 yards and three touchdowns, while Micahi Danzy was a standout target, racking up 122 receiving yards. On the ground, Akalyin Dear led the Lions with 93 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack that kept the Bears' defense on their toes throughout the game.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays at critical moments, highlighted by Brian Branch's interception that shifted momentum in the second half. Despite a solid performance from the Bears' defense, including a sack from Mac Harris, it was the Lions' ability to capitalize on turnovers and convert on third downs that ultimately sealed their victory. The game turned in the fourth quarter when the Lions' defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their slim lead as time expired.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 13/23 | 57% | 384 | 3 | 3 | 101.2 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 11/15 | 73% | 173 | 1 | 0 | 133.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Akalyin DearHB | 20 | 93 | 4.7 | 23 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rome OdunzeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Micahi DanzyWR | 3 | 122 | 40.7 | 26 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 5 | 110 | 22.0 | 48 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| TJ MooreWR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 31 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Christian WatsonWR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 31 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 43 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Akalyin DearHB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Mac HarrisLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drayk BowenSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod MooreSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki StarksFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Virgil AblohFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zabien BrownCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden CrumedyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Charles Woodson JrSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian BranchSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Travon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen GriffinFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| John MotonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamari SharpeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Cade YorkK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lions | |||
| Joshua KartyK | 4/4 | 2 | 53 |