Chicago
Bears
7-3
42
FINAL
14
Detroit
Lions
1-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears dominated the Detroit Lions with a resounding 42-14 victory in Week 12 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Bears showcased their prowess and solidified their position in the standings. This decisive win not only boosts Chicago's confidence but also places the Lions in a challenging spot as they look ahead.
Leading the charge for Chicago was quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for an impressive 284 yards and connected for four touchdown passes. D'Andre Swift contributed to the ground game with 69 rushing yards, adding balance to the Bears' offensive attack. Meanwhile, Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Lions put up a valiant effort with 144 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Chicago's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Bears were bolstered by Dillon Thieneman, who intercepted two passes, providing crucial turnovers that shifted momentum in Chicago's favor. The turning point of the game came when Thieneman's second interception led to a quick touchdown, extending the Bears' lead to an insurmountable margin. Despite a solid performance from Malcolm Rodriguez, who recorded two sacks for Detroit, the Lions' defense struggled to contain the Bears' relentless offensive onslaught, sealing their fate in this lopsided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 284 | 4 | 0 | 145.3 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 265 | 2 | 4 | 71.2 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 10 | 4 | 40% | 73 | 0 | 0 | 65.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 12 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 41 | 2.7 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 144 | 24.0 | 65 | 0 | 64 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 6 | 140 | 23.3 | 94 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Anthony Schwartz | WR | 4 | 123 | 30.8 | 54 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 43 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 19 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Blackwell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

