The Chicago Bears (3-6) will battle the Detroit Lions (2-6) on Sunday, where Chicago is looking to snap their two-game losing streak.
The Bears are coming off a 35-32 loss to the Miami Dolphins (6-3), where Chicago’s offense stole the show. Particularly quarterback Justin Fields, who rushed for an NFL record 178 yards, the most by a quarterback in a regular-season game. now, the Bears will look to continue to build on their offensive success against a Lions defense that’s been one of the worst in the league.
Here’s a rundown of what we know heading into Sunday’s game against the Lions:
How to watch
Game information:
Who: Chicago Bears (3-6) vs. Detroit Lions (2-6)
When: Sunday, Nov. 13, 12 p.m. CT
Where: Soldier Field – Chicago, IL
Streaming:
In-market live stream: fuboTV (try it for free).
Broadcast:
TV: FOX
Radio: WBBM 780 (Chicago)
TV map:
Bears vs. Lions = BLUE
Kickoff Forecast
Temperature: 38 degrees
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Rain: 0 percent
Wind: NW 8 mph
Betting Odds
The Bears are considered 3-point home favorites against the Lions, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over/under is 48.5.
Game-day rosterGame picks
Here’s a look at the Bears’ game-day roster:
Game picks
- Alyssa Barbieri: 35-24 Bears
- Brendan Sugrue: 40-24 Bears
- Ryan Fedrau: 31-17 Bears
- Nate Atkins: 33-17 Bears
Bold predictions
- Bears drop 40 points on the Lions
- Bears have 2 players with over 100 yards rushing
- David Montgomery scores a touchdown
- Chase Claypool leads the Bears in receiving yards
- Jared Goff throws multiple interceptions
Behind Enemy Lines
We spoke Jeff Risdon from Lions Wire to go deep into Sunday’s matchup to get to know the competition a little better.
- Is Lions coach Dan Campbell on the hot seat?
- How has Detroit fared against mobile QBs this season?
- Is the Lions defense as bad as their 32nd ranking?
- What’s been working (and not working) for Detroit’s offense?
- Who wins?
Last meeting: 16-14 Bears (Nov. 25, 2021)
Team rankings
| CHI | DET | |
| Points per game | 20.8 (21st) | 23.5 (12th) |
| Points allowed per game | 24 (21st) | 29.3 (32nd) |
| Turnover differential | +1 (T-13th) | -3 (T-22nd) |
| Passing yards per game | 125.7 (32nd) | 241.3 (8th) |
| Rushing yards per game | 195.4 (1st) | 134.1 (9th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 200.7 (10th) | 268.5 (29th) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 147.2 (30th) | 48.8 (31st) |
| Sacks allowed | 33 (31st) | 13 (4th) |
| Sacks against | 13 (29th) | 12 (T-30th) |
via Team Rankings
Lions players to watch
- QB Jared Goff
- RB D’Andre Swift
- WR Amon-Ra St. Brown
- DE Aidan Hutchinson
- LB Malcolm Rodriguez
Injuries to know
Bears: CB Kindle Vildor (out, ankle); DE Al-Quadin Muhammad (doubtful, knee); CB Jaylon Johnson (questionable, oblique); RG Teven Jenkins (questionable, hip)
Lions: WR Josh Reynolds (out, back); OT Matt Nelson (doubtful, calf); S Kerby Joseph (questionable, concussion); LB Malcolm Rodriguez (questionable, elbow); S Ifeatu Melifonwu (questionable, ankle); CB Chase Lucas (questionable, ankle)
Storyline to watch: Will Justin Fields open things up in the passing game?
The Lions have struggled to stop teams from throwing the ball successfully. Quarterbacks are averaging 268.5 yards and a quarterback rating of 101.5 compared to the NFL average rating of 89.2.
Will Justin Fields be able to take advantage of Detroit’s weak pass defense? Over the last three games, he is averaging 150 yards per game and a quarterback rating of 103.7. The Lions will offer an excellent opportunity for Fields to have his second 200+ yard passing game this season. — Nate Atkins
