National Football League
Chicago 23, Detroit 16
When: 12:30 PM ET, Thursday, November 22, 2018
Where: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
Temperature: Dome
Head Official: Brad Allen
Attendance: 65684

Eddie Jackson returned an interception 41 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with six minutes remaining, and the Chicago Bears held on for a 23-16 Thanksgiving Day victory over the host Detroit Lions.

Chicago quarterback Chase Daniel, who had not started a game since Dec. 28, 2014 when he played for Kansas City, completed 27 of 37 passes for 230 yards and two scoring passes. Daniel filled in for Mitchell Trubisky, who missed the game with a shoulder injury but is reportedly expected back in Week 13.

Tarik Cohen caught seven passes for 45 yards and a touchdown for the Bears (8-3), who won their fifth straight.

Matthew Stafford completed 28 of 38 passes for 236 yards for Detroit (4-7), but threw two critical fourth-quarter interceptions.

The Lions were missing two key offensive players, as running back Kerryon Johnson and receiver Marvin Jones sat out with knee injuries.

Stafford's 43-yard pass to Kenny Golladay set up LeGarrette Blount's second 4-yard touchdown run of the game, giving Detroit a 13-9 lead with 1:35 left in the third quarter. The Lions' 2-point conversion attempt failed.

The Bears regained the lead with 13:40 remaining on Daniel's 14-yard pass to Cohen, capping an 82-yard drive. Detroit tied it with 7:44 left on Matt Prater's 20-yard field goal.

The Lions then forced a punt, but on the next snap, Jackson stepped in front of tight end Michael Roberts and sauntered 41 yards into the end zone to give the Bears a 23-16 advantage with six minutes left.

Stafford responded by driving the Lions 64 yards into the red zone, but he was intercepted by Kyle Fuller in the end zone with 1:07 left. Detroit still had three timeouts remaining, but Cohen's 10-yard carry on third-and-9 let the Bears run out the clock.

Chicago led 9-7 at halftime.

Detroit created the first opportunity of the game when cornerback DeShawn Shead forced a fumble against tight end Trey Burton, and linebacker Jarrad Davis returned it 20 yards to the Chicago 40.

The Lions methodically drove for nine plays and finished off the drive on Blount's 4-yard run with 9:03 left in the first half.

Chicago later got on the board on Cody Parkey's 40-yard field goal.

The Bears moved ahead in the final minute of the half on Daniel's 10-yard strike to Taquan Mizzell. Chicago tried a 2-point conversation, but Daniel's pass was incomplete.

--Field Level Media

Top Game Performances
Rushing
Chicago   Detroit
Tarik Cohen Player LeGarrette Blount
3 Attempts 19
14 Yards 88
4.7 Avg Yards 4.6
0 Touchdowns 2
10 Long 27
Receiving
Chicago   Detroit
Taylor Gabriel Player Kenny Golladay
7 Receptions 5
49 Yards 90
7.0 Avg Yards 18.0
0 Touchdowns 0
11 Long 43
Team Stats Summary
 
  Yards Scoring Defense
Team Tot Rus Pas TD FG INT Sck FF
Chicago 264 38 226 3 1 2 2.0 0
Detroit 333 111 222 2 1 0 4.0 1
Upcoming Games
  • Detroit will play their next game at home against L.A. Rams. The Lions have a W/L % of .250 after a win and .429 after a loss.
  • Chicago will play their next game on the road against N.Y. Giants. The Bears have a W/L % of .857 after a win and .500 after a loss.