Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: Live updates from Soldier Field

CHICAGO – The Bears are back at Soldier Field on Sunday for an NFC North matchup against the Detroit Lions.

Matt Eberflus’ team will try to win back-to-back games for the first time during his coaching tenure. Quarterback Justin Fields is back in action after running for 104 rushing yards against this same Lions team just three weeks ago.

When the Bears and Lions last played, the Bears watched a 12-point, fourth-quarter lead disappear in a span of four minutes. The Bears are hoping to avenge that loss on Sunday in front of the home crowd.

Shaw Local Bears beat writer Sean Hammond is at Soldier Field for the game. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @sean_hammond, on Instagram at @bears_reporter and on Threads at @bears_reporter. Shaw Local reporter Jake Bartelson also will be reporting from Soldier Field. Follow him on X at @JakeBartelson. Shaw Local Bears analyst Marc Silverman will provide his thoughts and insights on X at @WaddleandSilvy.

Below is everything Bears fans need to know ahead of Sunday’s game. Stay here all game long, too, for lives updates.

Bears hold on for a win

Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds picked off Jared Goff late in the fourth quarter to all but seal the victory. The Bears ran out the clock on a win, 28-13, at Soldier Field.

It marked the first back-to-back wins of the Matt Eberflus era in Chicago. It also marked just the second win for Eberflus over an NFC North opponent. The first one came just two weeks ago against Minnesota.

The Bears move to 5-8 on the season. Their playoff hopes are still mathematically alive, but they needed a win on Sunday to keep it that way. For now, they’re alive.

Cairo Santos adds field goal, Bears lead by 15

After the turnover on downs, the Bears couldn’t take advantage of another short field. They were forced to settle for a field goal from kicker Cairo Santos, who knocked through a 28-yard field goal.

The Bears lead, 28-13, but it’s still a two-possession game. There was 9:20 remaining in the fourth quarter following the field goal.

Justin Fields scores rushing touchdown

Following DJ Moore’s touchdown, the Lions botched a snap. Jared Goff couldn’t keep hold of the football and Bears linebacker TJ Edwards jumped on the ball for a takeaway. The Bears took over at the Lions’ 29-yard line.

On third-and-goal from the 11, Fields ran in an 11-yard rushing touchdown. The Bears failed to convert on their two-point try.

The Bears lead, 25-13, with 14:12 remaining in the game.

DJ Moore scores on free play

The Bears faced a fourth-and-13 at the 38-yard line and elected to keep the offense on the field. Justin Fields worked his cadence and the Lions defensive line jumped offsides. Center Lucas Patrick snapped the ball immediately and Fields unleashed a deep ball for DJ Moore.

Moore caught the ball perfectly in stride for a touchdown on the free play. The Bears took the lead, 19-13, after the extra point attempt was blocked.

Cairo Santos ties up the game

The Bears defense came up with a stop on the first possession after halftime. Then the Bears drove down field, deep into Lions’ territory. The Bears had a first-and-goal at the 7-yard line, but couldn’t pick up another yard. Khalil Herbert had a run that went for no gain. Then Justin Fields threw two consecutive incompletions in the end zone.

Cairo Santos made a 25-yard field goal try. The Bears tied up the game, 13-13, with 8:38 to go in the third quarter.

Lions take the lead heading into halftime

After trailing, 10-0, to start the game, the Lions have fought back and taken the lead. Quarterback Jared Goff connected with receiver Josh Reynolds for an 8-yard touchdown pass. It capped off a 53-yard scoring drive for the Lions.

Detroit took the lead, 13-10, late in the second quarter. That would be the score at halftime, too.

In the first half, Justin Fields ran for 50 yards and threw for 81 yards on 4-of-8 passing. Running back D’Onta Foreman provided 25 yards on six carries.

Bears stuffed on 4th down; Lions score

On fourth-and-1 at the Lions’ 38-yard line, the Bears lined up in a formation that indicated a QB sneak, but threw a pitch to DJ Moore, who was stuffed short of the line to gain. The Bears turned it over on downs.

The Lions drove 61 yards the other direction for a touchdown. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs capped off the drive with a 12-yard touchdown run on a pitch from Jared Goff.

The extra point, however, was no good. The Bears still lead, 10-6, midway through the second quarter.

Jaylon Johnson picks off Goff

The Lions drove into Bears territory, but faced a fourth-and-10 situation at the 35-yard line. Detroit kept the offense on the field for fourth down. Quarterback Jared Goff lofted a pass deep that was intercepted by Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson.

Johnson returned the ball to the 40-yard line. He fumbled on the tackle, but the ball went out of bounds. A penalty on the return pushed the Bears back another 10 yards.

It marked Johnson’s fourth interception of the season. The Bears took over at their own 12-yard line.

Bears add field goal, go up 10

On the Lions’ first offensive possession, the Bears forced a punt when defensive end Yannick Ngakoue sacked Lions quarterback Jared Goff on third-and-10 at the Lions’ 45-yard line. Trent Taylor picked up only one yard on the ensuing punt return. The Bears took over at their own 9-yard line.

On a third down deep in their own end, Justin Fields escaped two would-be tacklers to avoid a sack near his own goal line. Somehow, he escaped and picked up 19 yards and a first down.

On the same possession, Darnell Mooney made a nice grab along the sideline and a defender fell down, giving him a wide open run into Lions’ territory. Lions linebacker Alex Anazalone drew a penalty for unnecessary roughness after the play. It went as a 28-yard gain for Mooney, plus another 15 yards on the penalty.

The Bears were well positioned until Fields lost 13 yards on a third-down sack, which pushed Cairo Santos’ field goal try to 46 yards. It was no problem for Santos, though, who knocked it through.

The Bears lead, 10-0, with 1:22 to go in the first quarter.

Bears score on trick play to open the game

The Bears won the coin toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff. They drove the length of the field and scored on a trick play. Receiver DJ Moore took a direct snap with quarterback Justin Fields lined up out wide. Moore faked a pitch to Fields and ran behind his blockers up the left sideline for a 16-yard touchdown run.

The Bears took the lead, 7-0, with the Lions yet to touch the football. It went for an eight-play, 69-yard touchdown drive.

The latest injury news

The Bears are without receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, who is out with a pectoral injury suffered in practice. Receivers Velus Jones Jr. (illness) and Tyler Scott (hamstring) are questionable for Sunday’s game. Jones didn’t practice on Friday, while Scott was a limited participant.

At receiver, the Bears also have DJ Moore, Darnell Mooney and practice squad call-up Collin Johnson.

Additionally, defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is questionable due to a knee injury.

For the Lions, center Frank Ragnow has been ruled out with knee, back and toe injuries. The Lions also placed nose tackle Alim McNeill on injured reserve this week.

Update: The Bears announced their inactive players on Sunday. Quarterback Nathan Peterman, safety Quindell Johnson, receiver Collin Johnson, receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, guard Ja’Tyre Carter and defensive end Dominique Robinson are inactive.

Jones Jr., Scott and Ngakoue will dress for the game on Sunday.

What to expect from the Lions

The Lions are 9-3 and hold a three-game lead in the NFC North. That said, they’ve not been as dominant in recent weeks as they were early in the season. After nearly losing to the Bears a few weeks ago, the Lions lost to Green Bay on Thanksgiving Day. They rebounded to beat the Saints last week in a one-possession game.

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The Bears will have all three of their running backs healthy and available Sunday. Rookie Roschon Johnson was the lead back last time the Bears played. He believes his game is improving with each passing week.

Even if this is a pivotal point for Fields and the Bears, the quarterback isn’t putting any extra pressure on himself.

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