Detroit
Lions
13-2
26
FINAL
14
Chicago
Bears
4-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 showdown, the Detroit Lions topped the Chicago Bears 26-14, securing a crucial win as the regular season winds down. This victory not only solidifies Detroit's playoff hopes but also highlights their offensive prowess heading into the postseason.
Malik Willis was the standout performer for the Lions, throwing for an impressive 352 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the team effectively. He connected frequently with DK Metcalf, who racked up 116 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs led the Bears on the ground with 67 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to counter Detroit's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Lions held strong against the Bears' attempts to mount a comeback. While Romello Height of the Bears recorded 2.5 sacks, the turning point came when Detroit's defense stifled Chicago's momentum in the second half, forcing critical turnovers and maintaining pressure on their opponent. Ultimately, the Lions' ability to limit scoring opportunities for the Bears proved decisive in securing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 352 | 3 | 0 | 127.3 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 127 | 2 | 0 | 86.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 67 | 5.6 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 56 | 4.7 | 29 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 12 | 56 | 4.7 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 78 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 77 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romello Height | LEDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keion White | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53 |

