Detroit
Lions
13-3
28
FINAL
14
Chicago
Bears
5-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Chicago Bears 28-14 in Week 1 of Season 2. With both teams looking to make a statement early in the season, the Lions showcased their offensive prowess to secure a solid victory on the road.
Quarterback Jalen Milroe led the charge for Detroit, passing for 283 yards and one touchdown, while Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground with 93 rushing yards. Terry McLaurin was a key target in the passing game, amassing 80 receiving yards, which helped keep the Bears' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Lions were impactful, with Dax Hill registering five total tackles and Jimmy Rolder snagging an interception that turned the tide in the second quarter. This key turnover shifted momentum firmly in favor of Detroit, allowing them to build a lead that Chicago could not overcome. Overall, the Lions' balanced attack and opportunistic defense set the tone for a successful start to the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 25 | 13 | 283 | 1 | 1 | 89.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 93 | 6.2 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 0 | 47 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Mario Carver | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dorian Thomas | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

