The Bears have allowed the second-most explosive plays in the NFL season, a major weakness as they enter the playoffs.

He was a major bright spot on defense, coming up with a crucial pass breakup on St. Brown and then taking away a trick play to Jared Goff that forced a Lions punt. Then, he came up with the tip on Kevin Byard’s fourth-quarter interception. Without those plays, who knows if the Bears come back in this one?

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Preview the Chicago Bears' NFL week 18 matchup with the Lions, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

Simone Biles earns a gold medal in gameday outfits for the 2025–26 NFL regular season. The stunning gymnast was on hand Sunday for husband Jonathan Owens’ Chicago Bears Week 18 matchup against Jared Goff’s Detroit Lions.

It's a low stakes matchup with the Chicago Bears, with the Lions playing for pride and the Bears trying to earn the NFC's No. 2 seed. The Lions will be without Penei Sewell and Alex Anzalone, while the Bears plan to play their starters.

Jake Bates kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired, Jared Goff led five scoring drives and the Detroit Lions regrouped to beat the NFC North champion Chicago Bears 19-16 after blowing a 16-point l