Bears vs Lions Week 12 2021: Final Score 16

Q: Who won the 2021 Bears vs Lions Week 12 game?

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 16–14 in Week 12 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, on November 25, 2021. See the Bears' 2021 schedule.

Q: What was the final score of Bears vs Lions?

The final score was Bears 16, Lions 14. The Bears led 13–7 at halftime, and the second half went Bears 3, Lions 7.

Q: What was the game-winning score in Bears vs Lions?

Cairo Santos' 28-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bears a 16–14 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Q: Who scored the most fantasy points in Bears vs Lions?

Darnell Mooney led the game with 17.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR15 of Week 12, on 5 catches for 123 yards, plus a carry for 2 rushing yards. Andy Dalton was next with 16.8 (QB12). See Darnell Mooney's 2021 game log.

Q: Who led Bears vs Lions in passing, rushing and receiving?

Andy Dalton (CHI) led all passers with 24 of 39 for 317 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Jamaal Williams (DET) led in rushing with 15 carries for 65 yards. Darnell Mooney (CHI) led in receiving with 5 catches for 123 yards.

Q: Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bears vs Lions?

Josh Reynolds outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 16.0 PPR points on 8.4 xFP (+7.6). David Montgomery fell furthest short, with 10.4 points on 16.0 xFP (−5.6). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Q: Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bears vs Lions?

Andy Dalton had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 16.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

Q: How did the Bears come back to beat the Lions?

The Bears' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in overtime. Cairo Santos' 28-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Cairo Santos' 28-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Q: What was the turning point of Bears vs Lions?

Cairo Santos' 28-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Lions' win probability from >99% to <1%.

Final2021 Week 12

Ford Field, Detroit, MIThu, Nov 25, 2021, 12:30 PM ET

Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions, Week 12 2021

Chicago Bears

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Detroit Lions

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bears	0	13	0	3	16
Lions	7	0	7	0	14

CHI 16DET 14 Final

Passing leader
Andy Dalton
CHI · QB
16.8PPR pts
24/39, 317 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Darnell Mooney
CHI · WR
17.5PPR pts
5 REC, 123 YDS
Lions leader
Josh Reynolds
DET · WR
16.0PPR pts
3 REC, 70 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Amani Oruwariye
DET
1 INT, 3 TKL

Bears 16, Lions 14: Chicago rallies in the fourth quarter

Chicago led 13–7 at halftime and won 16–14, though Detroit took the second half 7–3. The Bears finished with a 378–239 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play.

The Lions went 4-for-10 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Bears kept the ball for 32:56.

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Key advantages

+0.2 yards/play CHI 5.5 · DET 5.3
+139 total yards CHI 378 · DET 239
+5:52 time of possession CHI 32:56 · DET 27:04

Game Highlights

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Why the Bears Won

Chicago won the efficiency and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Bears vs Lions
Bears	Stat	Lions
5.5	Yards per play	5.3

378	Total yards	239

32:56	Time of possession	27:04

Other team stats
69	Plays	45

1	Turnovers	1

38%	Third-down conversion	40%

Scoring Summary

The Bears scored one touchdown and three field goals; the Lions scored two touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Bears vs Lions
Time	Team	Play	CHI	DET
1st quarter
9:26	DET	Jared Goff → Josh Reynolds, 39-yard TD Takes leadRiley Patterson XP	0	7
2nd quarter
13:24	CHI	Cairo Santos 28-yard FG	3	7
4:29	CHI	Andy Dalton → Jimmy Graham, 17-yard TD Takes leadCairo Santos XP	10	7
0:00	CHI	Cairo Santos 43-yard FG Extends lead	13	7
3rd quarter
1:46	DET	Jared Goff → T.J. Hockenson, 17-yard TD Takes leadRiley Patterson XP	13	14
4th quarter
0:00	CHI	Cairo Santos 28-yard FG Game winner	16	14

Fantasy Points: Bears vs Lions, Week 12 2021

Fantasy leaders

Darnell MooneyCHIWR17.5 PTSWR15
Andy DaltonCHIQB16.8 PTSQB12
Josh ReynoldsDETWR16.0 PTSWR18
Cole KmetCHITE14.5 PTSTE7

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Andy DaltonCHIQB	16.8	QB12	24/39	317	1	1	6	11	0	85.1	Start/Sit →
Jared GoffDETQB	11.8	QB21	21/25	171	2	0	—	—	—	121.8	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Darnell MooneyCHIWR	17.5	WR15	WR	1	2	0	8	5	123	0	Start/Sit →
Josh ReynoldsDETWR	16.0	WR18	WR	—	—	—	5	3	70	1
Cole KmetCHITE	14.5	TE7	TE	—	—	—	11	8	65	0	Start/Sit →
Jamaal WilliamsDETRB	13.3	RB19	RB	15	65	0	5	5	18	0
T.J. HockensonDETTE	12.5	TE10	TE	—	—	—	3	3	35	1	Start/Sit →
Jimmy GrahamCHITE	11.4	TE11	TE	—	—	—	3	2	34	1
David MontgomeryCHIRB	10.4	RB24	RB	17	46	0	3	3	28	0	Start/Sit →
Damiere ByrdCHIWR	8.2	WR46	WR	—	—	—	5	4	42	0
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR	6.3	WR57	WR	—	—	—	4	4	23	0	Start/Sit →
Kalif RaymondDETWR	4.6	WR67	WR	—	—	—	4	3	16	0	Start/Sit →
Jakeem GrantCHIWR	4.5	WR70	WR	1	0	0	4	2	25	0
D'Andre SwiftDETRB	2.9	RB57	RB	3	0	0	3	3	9	0	Start/Sit →
Godwin IgwebuikeDETRB	1.1	RB67	RB	1	11	0	1	0	0	0
Khalil HerbertCHIRB	0.9	RB68	RB	4	9	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Marquise GoodwinCHIWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0
Jesse JamesCHITE	0.0	—	TE	—	—	—	1	0	0	0
Isaiah CoulterCHIWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0

Fantasy Usage

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

Darnell MooneyWR61 snaps87%
Cole KmetTE60 snaps86%
David MontgomeryRB59 snaps84%
Damiere ByrdWR53 snaps76%
Marquise GoodwinWR32 snaps46%

Target Share37 targets

Cole Kmet30%, 11 targets
Darnell Mooney22%, 8 targets
Damiere Byrd14%, 5 targets
Jakeem Grant11%, 4 targets
Jimmy Graham8%, 3 targets
Other16%, 6 targets

Carry Share29 carries

David Montgomery59%, 17 carries
Andy Dalton21%, 6 carries
Khalil Herbert14%, 4 carries
Jakeem Grant3%, 1 carries
Darnell Mooney3%, 1 carries

Detroit Lions

Snap Share

Amon-Ra St. BrownWR48 snaps98%
Josh ReynoldsWR43 snaps88%
Kalif RaymondWR39 snaps80%
T.J. HockensonTE37 snaps76%
Jamaal WilliamsRB31 snaps63%

Target Share25 targets

Jamaal Williams20%, 5 targets
Josh Reynolds20%, 5 targets
Kalif Raymond16%, 4 targets
Amon-Ra St. Brown16%, 4 targets
T.J. Hockenson12%, 3 targets
Other16%, 4 targets

Carry Share19 carries

Jamaal Williams79%, 15 carries
D'Andre Swift16%, 3 carries
Godwin Igwebuike5%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR	48	98%	4	16%	0
Josh ReynoldsDETWR	43	88%	5	20%	0
Darnell MooneyCHIWR	61	87%	8	22%	1
Cole KmetCHITE	60	86%	11	30%	0
David MontgomeryCHIRB	59	84%	3	8%	17
Kalif RaymondDETWR	39	80%	4	16%	0
Damiere ByrdCHIWR	53	76%	5	14%	0
T.J. HockensonDETTE	37	76%	3	12%	0
Jamaal WilliamsDETRB	31	63%	5	20%	15
Marquise GoodwinCHIWR	32	46%	1	3%	0
Jesse JamesCHITE	23	33%	1	3%	0
Brock WrightDETTE	15	31%	0	0%	0
Jakeem GrantCHIWR	19	27%	4	11%	1
D'Andre SwiftDETRB	10	20%	3	12%	3
Jimmy GrahamCHITE	14	20%	3	8%	0
Isaiah CoulterCHIWR	14	20%	1	3%	0
Khalil HerbertCHIRB	10	14%	0	0%	4
Jermar JeffersonDETRB	5	10%	0	0%	0
Godwin IgwebuikeDETRB	4	8%	1	4%	1
J.P. HoltzCHITE	5	7%	0	0%	0
KhaDarel HodgeDETWR	3	6%	0	0%	0
Tom KennedyDETWR	2	4%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+7.6Josh Reynolds16.0 PTS vs 8.4 xFP
Biggest underperformer−5.6David Montgomery10.4 PTS vs 16.0 xFP
Highest expected volume21.0 xFPAndy Dalton16.8 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Andy DaltonCHI · QB	16.8	21.0	−4.2	100%	39 att	—	39	6	21%	0	0%
Cole KmetCHI · TE	14.5	18.5	−4.0	86%	30% tgt	—	0	0	0%	11	30%
Jamaal WilliamsDET · RB	13.3	18.0	−4.7	63%	79% car	—	0	15	79%	5	20%
David MontgomeryCHI · RB	10.4	16.0	−5.6	84%	59% car	—	0	17	59%	3	8%
Darnell MooneyCHI · WR	17.5	14.1	+3.4	87%	22% tgt	—	0	1	3%	8	22%
Jared GoffDET · QB	12.8	11.0	+1.8	100%	25 att	—	25	0	0%	0	0%
Damiere ByrdCHI · WR	8.2	8.4	−0.2	76%	14% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	14%
Josh ReynoldsDET · WR	16.0	8.4	+7.6	88%	20% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	20%
Jakeem Grant Sr.CHI · WR	4.5	7.4	−2.9	27%	11% tgt	—	0	1	3%	4	11%
D'Andre SwiftDET · RB	3.9	7.0	−3.1	20%	16% car	—	0	3	16%	3	12%
Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR	6.3	6.7	−0.4	98%	16% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	16%
Kalif RaymondDET · WR	4.6	6.7	−2.1	80%	16% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	16%
Jimmy GrahamCHI · TE	11.4	5.1	+6.3	20%	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	8%
T.J. HockensonDET · TE	12.5	5.1	+7.4	76%	12% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	12%
Khalil HerbertCHI · RB	0.9	2.6	−1.7	14%	14% car	—	0	4	14%	0	0%
Godwin IgwebuikeDET · RB	1.1	2.3	−1.2	8%	5% car	—	0	1	5%	1	4%
Isaiah CoulterCHI · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	20%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Jesse JamesCHI · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	33%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Marquise GoodwinCHI · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	46%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%

Team totals: Bears 37 targets and 29 carries; Lions 25 targets and 19 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Andy Dalton

CHI · QB · 16.8 pts on 21.0 expected

24 of 39 passing for 317 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 6 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.0 expected.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Andy Dalton →

Jared Goff

DET · QB · 12.8 pts on 11.0 expected

21 of 25 passing for 171 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Jared Goff →

Cole Kmet

CHI · TE · 14.5 pts on 18.5 expected

11 targets (30% of the team's), 8 catches for 65 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.5 expected.

Season high in targets (11).

Start/Sit: Cole Kmet →

David Montgomery Unlucky

CHI · RB · 10.4 pts on 16.0 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 3 catches for 28 yards; 17 carries (59% of the team's) for 46 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: David Montgomery →

Jamaal Williams Volume, no payoff

DET · RB · 13.3 pts on 18.0 expected

5 targets (20% of the team's), 5 catches for 18 yards; 15 carries (79% of the team's) for 65 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.0 expected.

Season high in carries (15). Best score since Week 3.

Josh Reynolds Ran hot

DET · WR · 16.0 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (20% of the team's), 3 catches for 70 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Jimmy Graham Ran hot

CHI · TE · 11.4 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 34 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best fantasy game of the season.

T.J. Hockenson Ran hot

DET · TE · 12.5 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 35 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: T.J. Hockenson →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Chicago Bears

Stock up: Damiere Byrd played 76% of the snaps, up from a 43% season average.
Stock up: Jakeem Grant Sr. played 27% of the snaps, up from a 6% season average.
Stock up: Isaiah Coulter played 20% of the snaps, up from a 2% season average.

Detroit Lions

Stock up: Jamaal Williams led the backfield with 63% of the snaps after trailing D'Andre Swift before this game.
Stock up: Josh Reynolds played 88% of the snaps, up from a 43% season average.
Stock up: Amon-Ra St. Brown played 98% of the snaps, up from a 67% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bears defense and Lions defense
Points allowed to	Bears D	Lions D
QBs	17.7	18.2
RBs	21.5	26.6
WRs	34.4	34.4
TEs	8.7	14.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Detroit opened at 43% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.

Lions win probability

Key Swings

+21Goff → Reynolds, 39-yd TD43% → 64%Q1 9:26
−10Santos 28-yd FG67% → 58%Q2 13:24
−27Dalton → Graham, 17-yd TD60% → 33%Q2 4:29
+34Goff → Hockenson, 17-yd TD17% → 52%Q3 1:46
−100Santos 28-yd FG>99% → <1%Q4 0:00

Swing in Lions win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bears vs Lions
Chicago Bears	Measure	Detroit Lions
69	Plays	45
58%	Pass rate	58%
7.8	Yds / dropback	6.3
2.3	Yds / carry	4.0
5/13	Third downs	4/10

Efficiency edge Chicago ran 24 more plays and gained 1.5 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
CHI Kmet 30% · Mooney 22% · Byrd 14%
DET Williams 20% · Reynolds 20% · Brown 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bears vs Lions
Result	CHI	DET
Touchdowns	1	2
Field goals	3	0
Punts	4	6
Turnovers	1	1
Missed field goals	1	0

The Lions opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 69-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
The Bears drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to nine minutes.

All 19 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
CHI	Q1 15:00	5	12	2:18	Punt
DET	Q1 12:42	7	69	3:16	Touchdown
CHI	Q1 9:26	7	32	4:09	Punt
DET	Q1 5:17	3	0	2:16	Punt
CHI	Q1 3:01	10	74	4:37	Field goal
DET	Q2 13:24	10	17	8:03	Punt
CHI	Q2 5:21	2	69	0:52	Touchdown
DET	Q2 4:29	4	13	2:06	Fumble
CHI	Q2 2:23	4	16	0:36	Interception
DET	Q2 1:47	3	-6	0:38	Punt
CHI	Q2 1:09	7	29	1:09	Field goal
DET	Q3 15:00	3	6	2:14	Punt
CHI	Q3 12:46	9	22	4:08	Missed FG
DET	Q3 8:38	3	5	1:32	Punt
CHI	Q3 7:06	3	8	1:59	Punt
DET	Q3 5:07	7	79	3:21	Touchdown
CHI	Q3 1:46	8	32	4:38	Punt
DET	Q4 12:08	5	19	3:38	Punt
CHI	Q4 8:30	18	69	8:30	Field goal

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Bears vs Lions Head-to-Head

The Bears and Lions first met in 1930 and have played 192 times since. They have been NFC North rivals since 1988.

All-time series: 105–82–5Bears lead, 192 meetings since 1930
Postseason: 0No playoff meetings
Largest Bears win: 49–01941
Largest Lions win: 42–01968

Since 2021

7–3 Lions lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. L = Lions win, B = Bears win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

Week 12 Bears at Lions Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Upcoming
Week 17 Lions at Bears Sun, Jan 3, 2027 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2025 Wk 18 Lions at Bears, 2025 Wk 18 recap Sun, Jan 4, 2026 DET 19 CHI 16 DET W
2025 Wk 2 Bears at Lions, 2025 Wk 2 recap Sun, Sep 14, 2025 DET 52 CHI 21 DET W
2024 Wk 16 Lions at Bears, 2024 Wk 16 recap Sun, Dec 22, 2024 DET 34 CHI 17 DET W
2024 Wk 13 Bears at Lions, 2024 Wk 13 recap Thu, Nov 28, 2024 DET 23 CHI 20 DET W
2023 Wk 14 Lions at Bears, 2023 Wk 14 recap Sun, Dec 10, 2023 CHI 28 DET 13 CHI W
2023 Wk 11 Bears at Lions, 2023 Wk 11 recap Sun, Nov 19, 2023 DET 31 CHI 26 DET W
2022 Wk 17 Bears at Lions, 2022 Wk 17 recap Sun, Jan 1, 2023 DET 41 CHI 10 DET W
2022 Wk 10 Lions at Bears, 2022 Wk 10 recap Sun, Nov 13, 2022 DET 31 CHI 30 DET W
2021 Wk 12 Bears at Lions Thu, Nov 25, 2021 CHI 16 DET 14 CHI W
2021 Wk 4 Lions at Bears, 2021 Wk 4 recap Sun, Oct 3, 2021 CHI 24 DET 14 CHI W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bears vs Lions
Bears	Stat	Lions
6-11	Record	3-13-1

18.3	Points per game	19.1

307.4	Yards per game	322.6

4.9	Yards per play	5.2

23.9	Points allowed per game	27.5

316.7	Yards allowed per game	379.8

Bears vs Lions Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: CHI −2.5Bears failed to cover by 0.5
Total: 41.5Under: 30 points scored (by 11.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Bears	22.0	16	−6.0
Lions	19.5	14	−5.5

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Bears 1–1 ATS, unders 2–0.

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Chicago Bears

Against the spread: 4–7
Over/under: 3–8
ATS as favorite: 2–1
ATS as underdog: 2–6
ATS on the road: 2–4

Detroit Lions

Against the spread: 7–4
Over/under: 3–8
ATS as underdog: 7–4
ATS at home: 3–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Bears vs Lions Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 12 in Detroit and Week 17 in Chicago. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bears vs Lions Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Bears vs Lions Week 12 game?

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 16–14 in Week 12 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, on November 25, 2021. See the Bears' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Bears vs Lions?

The final score was Bears 16, Lions 14. The Bears led 13–7 at halftime, and the second half went Bears 3, Lions 7.

What happened in the Bears vs Lions game?

Chicago led 13–7 at halftime and won 16–14, though Detroit took the second half 7–3. The Bears finished with a 378–239 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play. Darnell Mooney led all players with 5 catches for 123 yards, plus a carry for 2 rushing yards.

What was the game-winning score in Bears vs Lions?

Cairo Santos' 28-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bears a 16–14 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bears vs Lions?

Darnell Mooney led the game with 17.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR15 of Week 12, on 5 catches for 123 yards, plus a carry for 2 rushing yards. Andy Dalton was next with 16.8 (QB12). See Darnell Mooney's 2021 game log.

Who led Bears vs Lions in passing, rushing and receiving?

Andy Dalton (CHI) led all passers with 24 of 39 for 317 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Jamaal Williams (DET) led in rushing with 15 carries for 65 yards. Darnell Mooney (CHI) led in receiving with 5 catches for 123 yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bears vs Lions?

Josh Reynolds outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 16.0 PPR points on 8.4 xFP (+7.6). David Montgomery fell furthest short, with 10.4 points on 16.0 xFP (−5.6). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bears vs Lions?

Andy Dalton had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 16.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Bears come back to beat the Lions?

The Bears' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in overtime. Cairo Santos' 28-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Cairo Santos' 28-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What was the turning point of Bears vs Lions?

Cairo Santos' 28-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Lions' win probability from >99% to <1%.

What is the all-time Bears vs Lions record?

The Bears lead the all-time series 105–82–5 across 192 meetings since 1930.

When did the Bears and Lions last play before this game?

Before Week 12 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on October 3, 2021, when the Bears beat the Lions 24–14.

What was the closing spread for Bears vs Lions?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bears −2.5, making the Chicago Bears 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41.5. That implied about 22.0 points for the Bears and 19.5 for the Lions.

Did Bears vs Lions go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 41.5, and the teams combined for 30 points, 11.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Bears vs Lions?

The Lions covered as 2.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Bears −2.5. The final margin was 2 points.