The Detroit Lions improved their record to 11-4 with a 20-14 road victory against the Chicago Bears, and they will face the Green Bay Packers in Week 17.
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The Detroit Lions already clinched the playoffs after a Philadelphia Eagles loss, but they are now in position to battle the Green Bay Packers for the NFC North title after improving to 11-4.
They did this by defeating the Chicago Bears, 20-14. The Bears led the Lions, 14-10, at the end of the third quarter. However, the Lions bit back with 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford struggled with 243 yards and two interceptions on 22-of-39 passing. Running back Joique Bell ran for 74 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.
He gave the Lions the lead with his touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Wide receiver Calvin Johnson caught six passes for 103 yards.
For the Bears, Jimmy Clausen started at quarterback in place of the benched Jay Cutler. He performed respectably with 181 yards and two touchdowns against one interception on 23-of-39 passing.
Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery caught six passes for 72 yards and a touchdown.
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