Detroit
Lions
1-4
56
FINAL
43
Chicago
Bears
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Detroit Lions topped the Chicago Bears 56-43 in Week 6 of the 2028 season. Both teams entered the game looking to secure a critical win, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Jahmyr Gibbs put on a spectacular performance for the Lions, racking up an astonishing 395 rushing yards, which helped propel the team to victory. Bryce Underwood of the Bears also had a strong showing, throwing for 182 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to match Detroit's relentless ground game. Malik Nabers was the Bears' standout receiver, finishing with 77 yards, but Chicago struggled to keep pace with the Lions' scoring.
Defensively, Derwin James Jr. made a significant impact for Detroit, recording six total tackles and two crucial interceptions that helped turn the tide of the game. The Lions' defense managed to stifle the Bears at key moments, particularly during a pivotal sequence in the second half where James' interceptions shifted momentum back to Detroit. Despite a valiant effort from Chicago, it was the Lions' ability to capitalize on defensive plays that ultimately sealed the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Underwood | QB | 13 | 11 | 85% | 182 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 12 | 7 | 58% | 105 | 0 | 1 | 52.4 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 9 | 3 | 33% | 44 | 0 | 3 | 10.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 30 | 395 | 13.2 | 114 | 7 | 56 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 20 | 138 | 6.9 | 24 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| C.J. Baxter | HB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 22 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 44 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Luke Reynolds | TE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 41 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Braylon Staley | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| C.J. Baxter | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Decker DeGraaf | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Francis Brewu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Love | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brock Taylor | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

