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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Chicago Bears
9-5 227.02
199.42
 
VS
proj
Detroit Lions
192.7 10-4
226.33

Chicago Bears defeat Detroit Lions, 227.02-192.70

Despite similar records, Detroit Lions held a substantial season point advantage over Chicago Bears coming into this one (2,962-2,207). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with Chicago Bears emerging victorious with a 227.02-192.70 win. Chicago Bears never trailed in this one after nabbing a 31.80-point lead on Thursday behind Ezekiel Elliott (23.3 points) and Khalil Mack (7). Christian McCaffrey (53 Rush Yds, 82 Rec Yds) and Devin Singletary (89 Rush Yds, 29 Rec Yds) were the top performers for Detroit Lions in the loss. This marks the first time this season Chicago Bears have knocked off Detroit Lions, after falling 216.8-151.62 in their last matchup. Chicago Bears will look to keep it going in the semifinal round next week, while Detroit Lions attempt to rebound and finish the season with a win.

Matchup Timeline

  Chicago Bears   Detroit Lions

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ximines scored 12 points in a 23-17 loss to the Eagles to crush his 2.31-point projection. He made 2 tackles and recorded 2 sacks to beat his projection by the third-highest percentage of any LB in the league this season. Next week, Ximines will battle the Dolphins.
Oshane Ximines

Top Player Comparison

Chicago Bears
Points
% of total points 227.02
1
Darius Leonard
LB
26
10.63
11.5%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
23.3
18.36
10.3%
3
Jared Goff
QB
22.12
21.74
9.7%
4
Marcus Johnson
WR
19.5
5.65
8.6%
Detroit Lions
Points
% of total points 192.7
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24.5
25.27
12.7%
2
Devin Singletary
RB
17.8
13.61
9.2%
3
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
16.5
14.51
8.6%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
14.5
16.38
7.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Marcus Johnson had a 46-yard touchdown catch for Chicago Bears, contributing to a 172.40-110.00 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Chicago Bears   Detroit Lions

StatSmack

You can't win if you don't play. Detroit Lions has left more points on the bench this season (328.76) than Chicago Bears (190.76).
Chicago Bears laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Detroit Lions (0).
By position, Chicago Bears have outscored Detroit Lions at QB and TE this season.
The starters for Chicago Bears had more big plays in their NFL games this week (1) than the starters for Detroit Lions (0).
Hey Detroit Lions, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Chicago Bears
Listen, Chicago Bears, we applaud you on the confidence. It takes a special kind of moxie to field a player with negative points (plus two zero-point players) while still earning the W.
Detroit Lions
Don't get too distraught, Detroit Lions! Try to take solace in the fact that your generosity this week didn't go unnoticed. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like Chicago Bears succeed... and when the time comes, perhaps they'll return the favor and do you a solid.