Bears at Lions
Detroit Lions 52, Chicago Bears 49 · Madden Top Vultures
Final Score
Bears 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 7 XP
Lions 52 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPFernando Mendoza 470 yds passingRJ Harvey 88 yds rushingChristian Watson 164 yds receivingCraig Woodson 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 514 · 412Passing yards 427 · 324Rushing yards 87 · 88Completions 14/27 · 18/31Yards per carry 5.4 · 5.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears with a final score of 52-49, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a high-stakes matchup. Both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience in a game that was tightly contested from start to finish.
Chicago's Fernando Mendoza put on an impressive display, throwing for 470 yards and six touchdowns, establishing himself as a dominant force through the air. Meanwhile, Christian Watson was a standout receiver, racking up 164 yards, proving to be a reliable target for Mendoza. RJ Harvey contributed significantly for the Lions with 88 rushing yards, helping balance their offensive attack.
On the defensive side, Byron Murphy II played a pivotal role for Detroit, recording four total tackles and leading the charge with two sacks. Craig Woodson made crucial plays in the secondary, intercepting two passes that ultimately shifted the momentum in favor of the Lions, particularly during a critical stretch in the second half. Detroit’s ability to capitalize on these defensive opportunities was key to their hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 14/27 | 52% | 470 | 6 | 2 | 106.0 |
Lions | ||||||
| Kyle NailsQB | 18/31 | 58% | 335 | 4 | 3 | 95.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 12 | 51 | 4.3 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Rafael FinchHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Lions | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 15 | 88 | 5.9 | 27 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Christian WatsonWR | 3 | 164 | 54.7 | 27 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 140 | 46.7 | — | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 33 | 3 | 48 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tre' HarrisWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Lions | |||||||
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 7 | 151 | 21.6 | 55 | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 22 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 43 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 29 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||
| A.J. HaulcySS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton HoodCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley BissaintheMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene AsanteMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin BookerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Lions | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy IIDT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke OrhorhoroDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zane DurantDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua WilliamsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Marques SigleFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian WilliamsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javier SotoMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/1 | 7 | 0 |
Lions | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 5 | 23 |
| Michael DicksonP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
