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As has been the case all season long, the Chicago Bears slogged through the first three quarters before coming alive against the Detroit Lions in their regular-season finale. But this time, just like against the San Francisco 49ers,
Jared Goff throws for 331 yards and a touchdown, Amon-Ra St. Brown has 139 receiving yards and Jahmyr Gibbs adds 113 all-purpose for Detroit. The Lions (9-8) finish with a winning record for the fourth straight season for the first time since the early 1970s. 0:00 -- Jake Bates connects from 42 yards. Lions win!
It seemed like it was going to be a magical moment for a Detroit Lions team that didn't deserve one. The Lions got a break on a missed Chris Boswell field goal.
The Detroit Lions lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-24 in their Week 16 clash at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., on Sunday in controversial fashion.
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates wins the game for the Lions with a walk-off 42-yard field goal against the Chicago Bears.
Campbell was another one of the Lions stars who played for pride, leading Detroit’s defense by example. To the surprise of none, he led the Lions in tackles, and set the tone by nearly intercepting Caleb Williams as Detroit shut out Chicago in the first half.
The Detroit Lions have a 8% chance to make the postseason, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. They need to win their final two games and get help.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs thanks to a wild finish.