Detroit
Lions
2-0
24
FINAL
14
Chicago
Bears
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 3 matchup of the 2027 season, the Detroit Lions topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 24-14, solidifying their early-season momentum. The victory not only boosts the Lions' confidence but also positions them favorably in the competitive NFC North.
Leading the charge for Detroit was quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his veteran poise under pressure. Running back Bhayshul Tuten added a significant contribution on the ground, racking up 106 rushing yards, while wide receiver Jaylen Waddle led the receiving corps with 84 yards. This offensive trio proved too much for the Bears' defense to handle.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays that shifted the game's momentum, highlighted by Milton Williams' sack and Jarrian Jones’ interception. Chicago struggled to find its rhythm as Detroit's defense stifled their drives at crucial moments. With the Bears trailing late in the game, the Lions' ability to clamp down defensively allowed them to hold off a late rally, ensuring their victory on the road.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 12 | 11 | 92% | 256 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 177 | 1 | 2 | 63.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 16 | 106 | 6.6 | 36 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 9 | 27 | 3.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 10 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 19 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 27 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 16 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Rodgers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Harris | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33 |

