The Chicago Bears (4-7) are gearing up to face the Detroit Lions (10-1) this Thanksgiving at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions, riding a dominant nine-game winning streak, lead the NFL in scoring with an average of 32.7 points per game. Quarterback Jared Goff has been the driving force behind Detroit’s success, throwing for 2,761 yards and 20 touchdowns with a 72.9% completion rate. Amon-Ra St. Brown remains the centerpiece of the Lions’ passing attack, recording 71 receptions for 747 yards and nine touchdowns, solidifying his place among the league’s elite receivers. On defense, the Lions have allowed just 16.6 points per game, ranking fourth in the NFL. With Aidan Hutchinson sidelined due to injury, the Lions will look to depth players to maintain pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
The Bears, meanwhile, enter the game on a five-game losing streak and are desperate to end their skid. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has been a bright spot for Chicago, throwing for 2,356 yards and 11 touchdowns, but his five interceptions and league-high 44 sacks illustrate the challenges he has faced behind a struggling offensive line. Running back D’Andre Swift, who joined the Bears this season, has been the focal point of their ground game, rushing for 665 yards and five touchdowns. However, Chicago’s offense has struggled to find rhythm, averaging just 20.1 points per game. Facing the high-powered Lions, the Bears will need a complete team effort to keep their slim playoff hopes alive and disrupt Detroit’s NFC dominance.
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