Detroit
Lions
13-2
27
FINAL
18
Chicago
Bears
7-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 17 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 27-18, securing their playoff positioning as the season nears its conclusion. With both teams fighting for momentum, this victory was essential for the Lions to solidify their standing in the competitive NFC North.
Leading the charge for Detroit was their quarterback, who threw for 233 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in high-pressure situations. On the ground, the Lions' running back added a powerful presence with 121 rushing yards, effectively complementing the passing game and keeping the Bears' defense on their heels. Despite a standout performance from Chicago's Mike Evans, who racked up 182 receiving yards, it wasn't enough to overcome Detroit's offensive firepower.
The Lions' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, particularly with their pass rush, highlighted by two sacks from one of their key defenders. Chicago's Dillon Thieneman made an impact with four tackles and an interception, but the Bears struggled to contain Detroit's scoring drives. The turning point came late in the third quarter when a critical interception set up the Lions for a touchdown that put them ahead for good, allowing Detroit to control the tempo and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 233 | 3 | 3 | 99.2 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 22 | 11 | 50% | 214 | 2 | 0 | 114.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 121 | 6.7 | 23 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 10 | 108 | 10.8 | 15 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 7 | 182 | 26.0 | 72 | 2 | 88 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 40 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | — | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

