Chicago
Bears
3-8
6
FINAL
35
Detroit
Lions
9-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions defeated the Chicago Bears 35-6 in Week 12 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Lions showcased their dominance, securing a crucial victory to bolster their postseason hopes.
Joe Milton led the charge for Detroit, passing for 189 yards and throwing two touchdown strikes, effectively orchestrating the offense. Amon-Ra St. Brown was his primary target, racking up 70 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Lions' explosive aerial attack. On the ground, the Bears' D'Andre Swift made a notable effort with 93 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Detroit's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Lions made their mark with a relentless pass rush, highlighted by Nick Bosa's 1.5 sacks. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Lions' defense stifled a Bears drive, leading to a quick touchdown and shifting momentum firmly in Detroit's favor. With a strong defensive showing, the Lions not only controlled the game but also ensured the Bears never found their rhythm.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 6 | 5 | 189 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 24 | 8 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 45.3 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 12 | 93 | 7.8 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 8 | 66 | 8.3 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 69 | 69.0 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bosa | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manu Cruz | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Jones | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 30 |

