Lions at Bears
Detroit Lions 21, Chicago Bears 9 · NBS
Final Score
Lions 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Bears 9 0 TD · 3 FG · 0 XPDonte Etienne 118 yds passingKenneth Walker 72 yds rushingJameson Williams 71 yds receivingAidan Hutchinson 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 182 · 154Passing yards 110 · 85Rushing yards 72 · 69Completions 7/16 · 8/17Yards per carry 6.0 · 3.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 8d ago
In a crucial Week 15 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Chicago Bears 21-9, securing a vital victory in their playoff push. The win solidifies the Lions' standing as they look to make a deep run in the postseason, while the Bears are left to ponder their missed opportunities.
Detroit's offense was led by quarterback Donte Etienne, who threw for 118 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with key targets. Jameson Williams was a standout in the receiving game, amassing 71 yards, while Kenneth Walker contributed significantly on the ground with 72 rushing yards, helping the Lions maintain control throughout the contest.
Defensively, Aidan Hutchinson was a force to be reckoned with, recording an impressive 4.5 sacks and leading the team with six total tackles. His relentless pressure on the Bears' offense proved to be a game-changer, stifling any momentum Chicago hoped to build. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Hutchinson's sack led to a crucial turnover on downs, allowing Detroit to capitalize and extend their lead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Donte EtienneQB | 7/16 | 44% | 118 | 2 | 2 | 69.2 |
| Bears | ||||||
| Tim HermanQB | 3/7 | 43% | 58 | 0 | 0 | 72.3 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 4/10 | 40% | 45 | 0 | 0 | 54.1 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 10 | 72 | 7.2 | 23 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 18 | 56 | 3.1 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 7 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Isaiah BondWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| Rome OdunzeWR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 6 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade OluokunWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thomas HarperSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt HowardCB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam LewisSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance ClearyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shemar TurnerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler DavisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MuhammadCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bears | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 3/3 | 0 | 64 |