Lions at Bears
Detroit Lions 35, Chicago Bears 31 · The Franchise 27
Final Score
Lions 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Bears 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPJared Goff 293 yds passingKaytron Allen 99 yds rushingJameson Williams 170 yds receivingJack Campbell 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 307 · 356Passing yards 277 · 256Rushing yards 30 · 100Completions 11/15 · 17/27Yards per carry 2.5 · 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 35-31, securing their spot in the conference finals. Both teams fought hard, but the Lions ultimately outlasted their division rivals in a game that showcased the high stakes of playoff football.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for 293 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure. He connected with Jameson Williams for a remarkable 170 receiving yards, making crucial plays that kept the Lions' offense rolling. Meanwhile, Kaytron Allen put on an impressive display for Chicago, rushing for 99 yards and keeping the Bears in contention.
Defensively, the Lions made key stops when it mattered most, with Jack Campbell recording three total tackles to help stifle the Bears' momentum. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Goff found Williams for a touchdown, giving Detroit a lead they would not relinquish. Despite a strong defensive effort from Chicago, including a sack from Shemar Turner and an interception by Brauntae Johnson, it wasn't enough to overcome the Lions' offensive firepower.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 11/15 | 73% | 293 | 4 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 17/27 | 63% | 264 | 2 | 1 | 104.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 11 | 31 | 2.8 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| Kaytron AllenHB | 17 | 99 | 5.8 | 28 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 170 | 56.7 | 62 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 78 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Bo MeltonWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| Colston LovelandTE | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 19 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| London HumphreysWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 25 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy RolderWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin WhiteWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||
| Brauntae JohnsonFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MuhammadCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar TurnerDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr.LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun ElliottMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wit WeeksMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IVCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LewisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bears | |||
| John LoveK | 1/1 | 4 | 51 |