In a Thanksgiving Day showdown between two NFC North rivals, the Detroit Lions continued their dominance over the Chicago Bears with a 16-14 victory at Ford Field. The win marked the Lions’ 10th straight win over the Bears on Thanksgiving, tying an NFL record for consecutive wins in a holiday matchup.
The game started off slow, with both teams struggling to get their offenses going in the first half. The Lions managed to take a 10-0 lead into halftime thanks to a touchdown pass from quarterback Jared Goff to tight end T.J. Hockenson and a field goal by kicker Ryan Santoso.
The Bears came out firing in the second half, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive to cut the deficit to 10-7. Quarterback Andy Dalton connected with receiver Darnell Mooney for a 31-yard score, giving Chicago some much-needed momentum.
But the Lions responded with a field goal to extend their lead to 13-7. The Bears answered back with another touchdown, this time on a one-yard run by running back David Montgomery, to take a 14-13 lead with just over four minutes remaining in the game.
With time running out, the Lions marched down the field and set up Santoso for a game-winning 28-yard field goal with just 12 seconds left on the clock. The kick sailed through the uprights, giving Detroit the lead and ultimately the victory.
The win was a much-needed one for the Lions, who improved to 1-10-1 on the season. It was also a historic one, as it marked their 10th straight win over the Bears on Thanksgiving, tying an NFL record set by the Green Bay Packers in the 1920s.
For the Bears, the loss dropped them to 3-8 on the season and further dimmed their hopes of making a playoff run. They will look to bounce back in their next game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Overall, it was a thrilling Thanksgiving Day matchup between two division rivals, with the Lions coming out on top in the end. Detroit will look to build on this win as they continue their season, while the Bears will regroup and try to get back on track in the weeks to come.