Detroit
Lions
12-3
36
FINAL
41
Chicago
Bears
9-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions, with a final score of 41-36. This victory was crucial for the Bears as they secured their playoff positioning, while the Lions faced a tough end to their season.
Caleb Williams showcased his elite talent, throwing for 383 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Bears' offense with precision and poise. Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions put up a solid effort with 70 rushing yards, while Sam LaPorta emerged as a key target, racking up an impressive 189 receiving yards, keeping Detroit competitive until the final whistle.
On the defensive side, both teams made significant plays that impacted the outcome. Dillon Thieneman led the Bears with five total tackles, while Marshon Lattimore made a game-changing contribution with two interceptions, including a pivotal pick that shifted momentum in the Bears' favor. Aidan Hutchinson added pressure with a sack for the Lions, but it was the Bears' defensive plays that ultimately sealed the victory in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 383 | 4 | 1 | 125.8 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 339 | 3 | 3 | 94.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 10 | 70 | 7.0 | 25 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 13 | 51 | 3.9 | 21 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 189 | 37.8 | 94 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 161 | 80.5 | 142 | 1 | 100 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 17 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 30 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 33 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | — | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 38 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nazeeh Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 48 |

