Detroit
Lions
8-4
7
FINAL
28
Chicago
Bears
11-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Detroit Lions 28-7, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. With both teams vying for postseason glory, the Bears showcased their dominance, effectively controlling the game from start to finish.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 169 yards and two touchdowns, establishing himself as the offensive catalyst. D'Andre Swift was a dual threat, racking up 87 rushing yards and an impressive 104 receiving yards, cementing his role as a key playmaker in the Bears' offensive scheme.
The Chicago defense played a pivotal role in securing the victory, highlighted by Kyler Gordon's interception that shifted momentum in the Bears' favor. While Shemar Turner contributed with half a sack, it was the overall defensive pressure that limited the Lions' effectiveness, ultimately leading to Chicago's comfortable win. The turning point came early in the second half when Gordon's interception led to a quick touchdown, putting the game out of reach for Detroit.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 7 | 6 | 86% | 169 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 15 | 6 | 40% | 59 | 1 | 1 | 46.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 7 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 4 | -6 | -1.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 99 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 5 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Gordon | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

