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The Detroit Lions achieved a historic milestone by securing their 10th consecutive win, tying a franchise record from 1934. The thrilling 23-20 victory over the visiting Chicago Bears on Thursday lifted Detroit to an 11-1 record, the best in the NFC.

Jared Goff played a pivotal role, throwing for 221 yards and connecting with Sam LaPorta for two touchdowns. David Montgomery contributed significantly with 124 scrimmage yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs added a combined 104 yards. For the Bears, Caleb Williams threw for 256 yards and three second-half touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to break their six-game losing streak. DJ Moore stood out by catching eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown.

The Lions dominated early, outgaining the Bears 279-53 in the first half and establishing a 16-0 lead. Their initial drive consumed nearly eight minutes and ended with a 30-yard field goal by Jake Bates. The Bears struggled to respond, going three-and-out on their first possession. Detroit continued to control the game, with Goff and LaPorta teaming up for a three-yard touchdown pass at the start of the second quarter.

Bates further extended the lead with 36 and 48-yard field goals. Chicago showed signs of life in the second half, starting with Williams connecting on a 31-yard touchdown pass to Keenan Allen, concluding a 74-yard drive. Detroit responded immediately, as Goff found LaPorta again for a one-yard touchdown pass, making it 23-7.

The Bears narrowed the gap with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Williams to Allen early in the fourth quarter, although a failed 2-point conversion left the score at 23-13. Bates then missed a crucial 45-yard field goal attempt. Williams capitalized, hitting Moore with a 31-yard touchdown pass to bring Chicago within three points, with 5:36 remaining.

Detroit’s defense rose to the occasion, forcing Chicago to start their final drive from their own one-yard line. A pass interference penalty on fourth-and-14 kept the Bears’ hopes alive. However, a crucial sack and poor clock management ultimately allowed Detroit to hold on for the win, as time expired on Williams' incomplete pass.