The Chicago Bears (3-12) and Justin Fields, one of the league’s top rushers, should have a productive day running the ball on Sunday, as the Detroit Lions (7-8) sport the 28th-ranked run defense in the league. The two teams will compete at 1:00 PM ET on January 1.
The Lions faced the Carolina Panthers in their last outing, losing 37-23. The Bears are coming off of a 35-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Jared Goff had 355 yards on 25-of-42 passing (59.5%) for the Lions in that matchup against the Panthers, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. D’Andre Swift took four carries for 12 yards (3.0 yards per carry), while adding one reception for 13 yards in the passing game. D.J. Chark had four receptions for 108 yards (27.0 per catch) against the Panthers. Fields threw for 119 yards for the Bears against the Bills, going 15-for-23 (65.2%) with one touchdown and no interceptions. David Montgomery carried the ball 16 times for 62 yards. He caught four passes for 22 yards. Velus Jones Jr. recorded two catches for 52 yards (on four targets).
Below we dive into all of the details you need before this contest starts, including how to watch on TV.
Lions vs. Bears Betting Information
National Football League odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 11:32 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
- Spread Favorite: Lions (-5.5)
- Moneyline: Lions (-238), Bears (+194)
- Total: 51.5 points