The Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, face the Chicago Bears, led by quarterback Caleb Williams, on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.

One of the most memorable regular seasons in Chicago Bears history comes to an end today when the Bears host the Detroit Lions. A Bears win gives Chicago the two seed, but a loss coupled with a win by the Philadelphia Eagles means the Eagles are two and the Bears drop to the three seed.

Preview the Chicago Bears' NFL Playoffs NFC Wild Card Round matchup with the Packers, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

The Lions (9-8, fourth in NFC North) beat the Chicago Bears (11-6, first in NFC North) 19-16 on a walk-off 42-yard field goal from kicker Jake Bates on Sunday, Jan. 4, at Soldier Field in Chicago. Bates hit four field goals on the day, including the final one that put the Lions above .500 for the season.

Follow along here for live updates as the Lions wrap up their 2025 season against Ben Johnson and the Bears in Chicago.