CHICAGO – The Chicago Bears experience classic December weather in Chicago on Sunday.

As the sun rises over Solider Field, temperatures will be in the teens and the Bears will welcome Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions for an NFC North matchup.

Join us here as the Bears host the Detroit Lions on a freezing day at Solider Field.

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Chicago Bears are the key to the game

1. Find ways to protect Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams was sacked more times in 2024 than any other quarterback in Chicago Bears history. The Bears need to find ways to protect Williams. If it’s a particularly tight end, maximum protection, or other third option, letting Williams get comfortable is a way to win.

2. Find defensive momentum early

The Bears’ defense entered halftime having scored a total of 37 points over the last two games. The focus must be on finding ways to limit points, whether by losing the ball or leaving the field.

3. Include Cole Kmet

The Chicago Bears are 3-1 when Cole Kmet records double-digit yards per reception on at least three receptions in a game. Forcing the second level of defense to respect Kmet opens up opportunities for DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze.

Remember when…

The last time the Bears won a road game was on November 27, 2023, when the Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. But that was last year. The Vikings started Joshua Dobbs and scored just 10 points. The Bears had Justin Fields as their starting quarterback. The Bears also intercepted Dobbs four times in the win.

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