Detroit
Lions
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27
FINAL
14
Chicago
Bears
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Chicago Bears 27-14, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. The victory was crucial for the Lions, who aimed to maintain momentum heading into the postseason.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for 175 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. Jahmyr Gibbs was a force on the ground, racking up 134 rushing yards, while Jameson Williams emerged as a key target in the passing game, accumulating 136 receiving yards. Together, they fueled a potent offensive display that kept the Bears on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Lions made critical plays that swung the game in their favor. Jack Campbell's interception was a turning point, halting a potential Chicago scoring drive and shifting the momentum back to Detroit. Although the Bears' T.J. Edwards recorded 1.5 sacks and Coby Bryant led the team with four tackles, it was the Lions' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities that ultimately secured their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 16 | 6 | 38% | 175 | 2 | 2 | 78.9 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 34 | 9 | 26% | 164 | 1 | 2 | 32.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 24 | 134 | 5.6 | 37 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 12 | 63 | 5.3 | 16 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 10 | 27 | 2.7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 136 | 45.3 | 49 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 15 | 1 | 56 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jackson Meeks | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Bryant | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Edwards | SAM | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

