The Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears will meet for the 190th time on Sunday in Week 16 of the 2024 season. The Bears hold a commanding 105-79-5 lead in the series between the two teams, but have lost four of their last five games.

That’s because the two teams are currently going in opposite directions. This is the Lions’ fourth year under Dan Campbell, and the franchise has set numerous records this season, including longest winning streak (11), best start to a season (12-1) and whether they will win any of their remaining three games They set the franchise record for wins in a single regular season (13).

The Bears, on the other hand, are facing another rebuild. Coach Matt Eberflus is no longer with the team, and it’s unclear at this point whether general manager Ryan Poles is safe. Chicago tried to revitalize the franchise by selecting Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but it’s been a season of ups and downs for the rookie quarterback. Yes, he’s thrown eight straight games without an interception, but the Bears’ offense isn’t successful:

However, these two teams have played competitive football almost every time they have faced each other, and there is reason to believe this game will be no different. The Lions’ defense is being decimated by injuries, and that could help boost a struggling Bears offense.

But the Lions’ offense remains lethal. They rank first in the NFL in scoring and that hasn’t let up at any point this season. With Chicago’s defense weakening after Eberflus’ shot, there could be another shootout on Sunday.

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First quarter

The Detroit Lions won the toss and elected to defer. That proved to be a good decision as the Bears went three-and-out on third down thanks to pressure from Ifeatu Melifonwu and Za’Darius Smith.

The Lions offense had to do some bonus work after a scuffle between Jameson Williams and Tyrique Stevenson cost Detroit 15 yards when the Lions receiver turned the ball over in front of the Bears defenders. But they were up to the task with a 17-yard pass to Sam LaPorta and a 28-yard pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown.

After two Jahmyr Gibbs runs, the Lions faced a third-and-3 inside the Bears’ 15-yard line, but Jared Goff couldn’t find anyone open and Detroit settled for a field goal. 3-0 Lions.

The Bears’ second offensive possession was even worse, as the Bears fumbled an exchange between Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze and Lions defensive end Josh Paschal recovered.

The Lions immediately got into the red zone with a 26-yard screen pass to Gibbs.

This time the Lions would cash in on the goal line. It took Gibbs three times from the 1-yard line, but he finally pounced into the end zone for one 10:0 Lions lead.

Finally, it looked like the Bears were close to getting into scoring position when Odunze had his second fumble after gaining 19 yards on a screen pass. Brian Branch was praised for the forced fumble, but Jack Campbell recovered it.