The Detroit Lions visit the Chicago Bears this Sunday afternoon. With three regular-season games left, the pressure is on. The Lions will be hungry for a bounceback victory after last week’s 48-42 defeat to the Buffalo Bills. Here is everything you need to know ahead of this game.
When and Where Is This Game?
Venerable Soldier Field is the venue. Kick-off is at 1:00 p.m. ET, and FOX will broadcast the game. The Lions will wear their ‘Ice-White’ road uniforms.
Form Guide
The Bears have lost eight consecutive games but nearly defeated the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. The Lions lost last week and cannot afford another defeat. Detroit lost at Soldier Field last season.
Injury Report
The Lions ruled out David Montgomery and Jalen Reeves-Maybin on Friday. Brian Branch, Graham Glasgow, and Ifeatu Melifonwu were also questionable. Lions head coach Dan Campbell was optimistic about Melifonwu’s status for the game but unsure of Glasgow’s.
#DETvsCHI injury report presented by Henry Ford Health. pic.twitter.com/Fo5XnBgIJw
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 20, 2024
Kayode Awosika or rookie Christian Mahogany may fill in for Glasgow if the veteran cannot play. On social media, Christian Mahogany posted a cryptic post on Saturday night.
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/6nuDpqD4ac
— Christian Dirtbag Mahogany (@CMahogany73) December 22, 2024
Chicago’s main injury concerns come on the offensive line. Ryan Bates is on injured reserve. Fellow linemen Teven Jenkins and Braxton Jones are questionable, while Doug Kramer is doubtful.
Lions Roster Moves
The Lions made several roster moves on Saturday evening. The headline was Brandon Joseph’s release following a DUI.
#Lions announce roster moves:
Waived S Brandon Joseph and WR Maurice Alexander.
Waived DL David Bada from Reserve/Injured with an Injury Settlement.
Activated S Ifeatu Melifonwu from Reserve/Injured (Remains listed as Questionable on Game Status Report).
Signed OLB…
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 21, 2024
Betting Odds
Per FanDuel Sportsbook, the Detroit Lions are 6.5-point favorites. The over/under is 47.5.
What They’ve Said
Interim head coach Thomas Brown still believes in his players and the cause:
“If you watch the tape, our guys battled until the very end. Saying we don’t have much left in the tank alludes to our guys quitting, and I didn’t see that on tape. I think our guys continue to battle. I’m going to continue battling. I am going to continue to fight for them and stay behind them.”
Lions head coach Dan Campbell delivered a defiant rallying cry to his team during the week:
“What happens is, you get used to eating filet. And I’m talking all of us. And everything’s good. Life’s good, you know? But you forgot what it was like when you had nothing and you ate your f—ing molded bread. And it was just fine. And it gave you everything you needed. And sometimes you gotta get punched in the mouth and remember what it used to be like to really appreciate where you are.”