Live updates: Detroit Lions complete thrilling 31-26 comeback over Chicago Bears
Montgomery finds the end zone with thirty seconds to go, Hutchinson ices with strip sack
Drive starts: DET 25 (4:15 4th)
After a couple of short yardage gains, Goff zips one to St. Brown for 16 yards and the first down. After the completion, Detroit just keeps attacking through the air.
Goff completes a 6-yard pass to tight end Sam LaPorta and 13-yard dump off to Gibbs before taking a shot deep. He finds Williams in the endzone for a 32-yard touchdown, bringing Detroit within five points.
Bears 26, Lions 21 (2:59 4th)
Drive starts: CHI 25 (2:59 4th)
The Bears have an opportunity to milk the clock out on the final drive of the game. After a pair of runs go for just one yard, Fields throws a deep ball to Moore, who can't quite bring it in. The Bears are forced to punt it away.
Drive starts: DET 27 (2:33 4th)
Goff throws it down the middle to Montgomery for a 12-yard gain on first down. After an incompletion to Williams, Montgomery takes the handoff and runs ahead for another 12 yards to put the Lions in Chicago territory.
Gibbs brings in a 6-yard catch on the fresh set of downs, followed up by a 8-yard reception from LaPorta. Montgomery snags a 9-yard completion, then runs ahead for 10 yards to put Detroit just outside the 10-yard line. St. Brown brings in a touch 8-yard catch to put Detroit just eight yards out from the endzone.
Goff throws an incompletion on second down to make it third-and-2. Gibbs takes the handoff and notches a 6-yard rush to the 1-yard line.
Montgomery punches it in at the goal line and Detroit takes the lead. The Lions successfully attempt a two-point conversation, as Goff dumps it to a wide-open LaPorta in the endzone.
Lions 29, Bears 26 (0:29 4th)
Drive starts: CHI 25 (0:29 4th)
Hutchinson applies the pressure, forces a fumble from Fields and it's kicked out of the endzone for a two-point safety.
Lions 31, Bears 26 (0:22 4th)
Chicago tacks on another field goal, leads 26-14
Drive starts: DET 25 (4:41 3rd)
Detroit's drive ends in disaster yet again. After a 8-yard rush, 9-yard catch and a couple short runs from Gibbs, Goff throws his third interception of the game and hands the Bears great starting field position.
Drive starts: DET 43 (2:25 3rd)
Fields throws an incompletion and Herbert rushes for five yards to set up a third-and-5. Johnson picks up the first down with a 6-yard rush. Moore snags a 7-yard screen on the next set of downs, followed up by a 2-yard carry from Fields. Chicago can't convert on the quarterback sneak and settle for a field goal to make it a two-score game.
Bears 23, Lions 14 (14:12 4th)
Drive starts: DET 25 (14:12 4th)
Detroit's offense fails to pick up a single first down. Goff is sacked for eight yards on first down, following it up with a 5-yard pass and an incompletion.
Drive starts: CHI 9 (13:00 4th)
Herbert gives the offense some breathing room with 12 yards on two carries. A pair of runs set up third-and-4 for Chicago's offense. Fields throws an incompletion, but a holding penalty on Branch gives the Bears five yards and a free first down.
Chicago starts pounding the rock. Herbert rushes for four, Fields scrambles for five and Herbert picks up the first on third down.
Fields kicks off the fresh set of downs with a 4-yard run. He drops back to pass on second down and Detroit's pass rush finally finds its target, courtesy of defensive tackle Alim McNeill. Chicago faces a third-and-14 and Fields scrambles away for 30 yards.
Chicago faces another third down on the next series after a couple of short-yardage runs. Johnson runs for just a couple yards and the Bears settle for another field goal.
Bears 26, Lions 14 (4:16 4th)
Bears make Lions pay for turnover
Craig Reynolds fumbles the kick return and the Bears take over deep in Lions territory.
Drive starts: DET 40 (6:32 3rd)
It doesn't take long for Chicago to make Detroit pay for the fumble. Following a Fields' scramble for 12 yards, a run of no gain and a holding penalty, the Bears take a shot at the endzone. Fields heaves a deep 39-yard touchdown pass to Moore and Chicago retakes the lead.
Bears 20, Lions 14 (4:41 3rd)
Bears kick FG, trail by a point
Drive starts: DET 25 (15:00 3rd)
Montgomery kicks off the second half with a 20-yard rush on first down. However, the drive stalls out on the next set of downs. After an incompletion and 8-yard rush from Montgomery, Goff is sacked on third down and Detroit is forced to punt.
Drive starts: CHI 15 (13:02 3rd)
Fields throws a 5-yard pass on first down and Foreman rushes ahead for 13 yards on second. He notches another first-down completion on the next set of downs, finding Moore for 14 yards. Herbert rushes for six yards, but Branch wipes the play of the board on second down with a -6-yard tackle for loss. A delay of game makes matters worse for the Bears, who now face a third-and-15. He throws an incompletion on third down, but an illegal contact penalty gives Chicago five yards for free and a fresh set of downs.
After the first down, Johnson finds a gap right down the middle of the defense for a gain of 14 yards. The drive nearly stalls out on the next set of downs after a false start and short yardage plays force a third-and-11. The Bears settle for a field goal and trail by one.
Lions 14, Bears 13 (6:41 3rd)
Detroit runs two-minute drill to perfection, lead 14-10 heading into halftime
Drive starts: CHI 25 (9:23 2nd)
Herbert rushes for five yards on two carries to kick off the drive. Fields connects with Herbert in the flats on third down to get just enough yardage for the first. Fields rips a deep 24-yard pass to Mooney on the very next play to put the Bears in Lions territory.
Fields throw a 6-yard completion to St. Brown and Herbert rushes for two yards. Chicago's QB keeps the ball on third down on a speed option, but he picks up just one yard to make it fourth-and-1. The Bears run it straight up the gut and convert, picking up five yards and the first.
The drive nearly stalls out after an incompletion and -2-yard rush forces third-and-12. However, Moore snags a pass and slips past a few defenders, breaking tackles for a first down. Fields and the Bears offense face yet another third down on the next set of downs following a negative run and a 6-yard scramble.
This time, Detroit's defense gets the stop thanks to some heavy pressure from the defensive line. Chicago kicks a 31-yard field goal and takes a 10-7 lead.
Bears 10, Lions 7 (1:47 2nd)
Drive starts: DET 25 (1:47 2nd)
Goff throws back-to-back passes to St. Brown for a total of 23 yards. Sandwiched between an incompletion, Gibbs notches a 9-yard completion and wide receiver Jameson Williams brings in a 12-yard catch. Gibbs picks up eight yards just a play later to put the offense just outside the red zone.
Gibbs gets the check down thanks to some heavy edge pressure from Chicago and the rookie running back slips away for a 14-yard gain, setting up first-and-goal.
St. Brown hauls in an absolute dart of a pass from Goff on third-and-goal to put Detroit ahead before halftime.
Lions 14, Bears 10 (0:11 2nd)
Gibbs scores TD, Lions tie things up
Drive starts: DET 25 (9:22 1st)
Quarterback Jared Goff finds wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown for an 8-yard completion on first down, then running back David Montgomery rumbles ahead for the first down on the next play.
Goff throws an incompletion on first down and hands it off to Montgomery on second, who rushes ahead for five yards. Detroit goes empty set on third-and-5 and Goff slings it to St. Brown for nine yards to keep the drive alive. Montgomery runs for five yards to kick off the next set of downs. However, on the very next play, Goff throws an interception and hands Chicago great starting field position.
Drive starts: CHI 37 (6:14 1st)
A 5-yard rush and a 6-yard pass open the drive for the Bears. Fields runs ahead for seven yards on the third play of the drive to put Chicago in Detroit territory. Herbert loses a couple of yards on second-and-3 and Fields throws a 3-yard pass on third down. However, the Beards keep the drive alive with a fourth-down conversion, as Fields connects with Moore for the first.
Safety Brian Branch rips through the offensive line on the next set of downs, tackling Herbert for a loss of six yards. Fields over throws Moore on second down and Chicago faces a third-and-16. He throws an incompletion thanks to some pressure and the Bears are forced to punt.
Drive starts: DET 20 (1:09 1st)
Gibbs rushes for no gain to start the drive. Goff throws an incompletion on second down and Detroit faces an early third down. Goff throws a dart to wide receiver Josh Reynolds for 11 yards and a first down.
Goff heaves a deep ball to Reynolds on the very next play. He doesn't come down with the ball, but the Bears are whistled for pass interference and Detroit moves all the way to the opponent's 35-yard line.
However, Goff throws his second pick of the game on the next play.
Drive starts: CHI 37 (14:30 2nd)
Fields loses a couple yards on first down and the Bears commit a delay of game on second down. Cam Sutton forces Scott to fumble after he catches a pass and Anzalone recovers.
Drive starts: CHI 34 (13:18 2nd)
Goff scrambles for four yards on first down. Montgomery rushes for two yards on the next play, then Gibbs picks up 14 yards on third-and-3 to put his team in the red zone. Montgomery rushes twice for five yards to start off the next set of downs and Goff keeps the drive alive with a clutch toss to St. Brown for six yards.
Gibbs finally slips away with a 2-yard rush and Detroit ties it up.
Lions 7, Bears 7 (9:23 2nd)
Chicago scores on first drive, leads Detroit 7-0
Drive starts: CHI 25 (15:00 1st)
Quarterback Justin Fields tosses an incompletion of first down. On second down, he keeps the ball and runs around the left edge for 11 yards and a first down. Fields keeps the ball on a read option for seven yards to kick off the next set of downs, then connects with wide receiver DJ Moore for 14 yards. Fields notches yet another completion, this time to tight end Cole Kmet for 11 yards.
Fields and the Bears' passing attack keeps on moving down the field, as wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown hauls in a 13-yard catch to put his team in the red zone.
Running back D'onta Foreman takes the ball for four yards on Chicago's first play in the red zone. Fields takes off on second-and-6 and scrambles for 10 yards.
Facing first-and-goal from the 5-yard line, Foreman notches a 4-yard run to put his team at the doorstep of the goal line. Fields throws an incompletion on second down, but corner Will Harris commits pass interference in the endzone and gives Chicago a fresh set of downs right at the 1-yard line. Foreman finally punches it in at the endzone.
Bears 7, Lions 0 (9:23 1st)
Pregame
The Lions return to Ford Field on Sunday afternoon in an NFC North showdown, hosting the Chicago Bears (3-7). Detroit has won two straight after a disastrous showing in Baltimore and still sits atop the North. The Bears are still in last place in the division, though they've won three of their last five.
The Lions' latest victory was a thrilling shootout on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers. While quarterback Justin Herbert made the secondary look like Swiss cheese, Jared Goff and the offense just kept scoring. Detroit's quarterback finished with 333 yards and two touchdowns. Star wide receiver Among-Ra St. Brown posted yet another 100-plus yard game, gaining 156 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The ground game was also a major factor, with the offensive line punishing the Chargers' defensive line all afternoon. Running back David Montgomery rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown in his first game back from injury, highlighted by a 75-yard rush to the end zone. Rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs continued to impress after a breakout game the week prior, notching 77 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
The victory also featured some stellar play calling from head coach Dan Campbell. Detroit had five fourth-down attempts Sunday, successfully converting four times. Perhaps the gutsiest call of the afternoon came in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter. Featuring a fourth-and-2 in field goal range with just under two minutes left, Campbell elected to go for it, refusing to give Herbert and a potent Los Angeles offense another shot with the ball. It worked. Kicker Riley Patterson nailed a 41-yard field goal as time expired and the Lions returned to Michigan on a two-game winning streak.
Quarterback Justin Fields is expected to start Sunday after suffering a dislocated thumb in week six and missing four straight games. Detroit's defense has struggled with mobile quarterbacks this season (see: Geno Smith and Lamar Jackson), so Fields' return could cause some trouble for a unit that struggled mightily a week ago.
Follow along here for live updates from Detroit News contributor Alex Faber.
Bears at Lions
▶ Kickoff: 1 p.m. Sunday, Ford Field, Detroit
▶ TV/radio: FOX/97.1
▶ Records: Bears 3-7, Lions 7-2
▶ Line: Lions by 9½
▶ Series: Bears lead, 104-77-5 (Last game: Jan. 1, 2023 - (at) Lions 41, Bears 10)