Detroit
Lions
3-12
10
FINAL
56
Chicago
Bears
15-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears dominated the Detroit Lions with a commanding final score of 56-10, securing a decisive victory in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Bears showcased their offensive prowess, leaving no doubt about their superiority in this matchup.
Quarterback Dak Prescott put on a show, throwing for an impressive 646 yards and seven touchdowns, setting the tone for a high-octane Bears offense. Mark Bavaro emerged as his favorite target, racking up a staggering 426 receiving yards, while the ground game was held in check with Saquon Barkley leading the Lions with just 58 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Bears stifled the Lions throughout the game, with Greg Newsome II leading the charge with seven total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter, when Chicago's relentless pressure forced turnovers and allowed Prescott to capitalize on every opportunity, effectively sealing the game before halftime. The Bears' defense played a significant role in limiting the Lions' offensive production, allowing them to run away with this critical victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 37 | 22 | 59% | 646 | 7 | 2 | 120.7 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 18 | 6 | 33% | 114 | 1 | 1 | 51.6 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 27 | 58 | 2.1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Mark Bavaro | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Bavaro | TE | 13 | 426 | 32.8 | 96 | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 6 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 1 | 68 | 68.0 | 61 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 1 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 46 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| w perry | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slay | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaquill Griffin | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Ditka | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ACE James | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keion White | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Griffith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

