Final2023 Week 14

Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears, Week 14 2023

Detroit Lions

Away

13

Chicago Bears

HomeWon

28

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Lions0130013
Bears1009928

DET 13CHI 28 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Fields

    CHI · QB

    24.7PPR pts

    19/33, 223 YDS, 1 TD, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    DJ Moore

    CHI · WR

    26.8PPR pts

    6 REC, 68 YDS, 1 TD, 1 RUSH TD

  • Lions leader

    Jahmyr Gibbs

    DET · RB

    17.2PPR pts

    11 ATT, 66 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 16 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Tremaine Edmunds

    CHI

    1 INT, 6 TKL

Bears 28, Lions 13: Chicago rallies from 3 down at halftime

Chicago erased a 13–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Detroit 18–0 after the break to win 28–13. The Bears finished with a 336–267 edge in total offense and averaged 5.1 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Lions went 6-for-15 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Bears kept the ball for 33:19 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 12 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.9 yards/play CHI 5.1 · DET 4.2
  • +3 turnover margin CHI 0 turnovers
  • +69 total yards CHI 336 · DET 267

Game Highlights

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Why the Bears Won

Chicago won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Lions vs Bears
LionsStatBears
4.2Yards per play5.1
3Turnovers0
267Total yards336
Other team stats
63Plays66
40%Third-down conversion43%
26:41Time of possession33:19

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Lions vs Bears
TimeTeamPlayDETCHI
1st quarter
10:17CHIDJ Moore 16-yard TD run Takes leadCairo Santos XP07
1:22CHICairo Santos 46-yard FG Extends lead010
2nd quarter
6:59DETJahmyr Gibbs 12-yard TD runXP missed610
0:26DETJared Goff → Josh Reynolds, 8-yard TD Takes leadRiley Patterson XP1310
3rd quarter
8:38CHICairo Santos 25-yard FG Ties game1313
1:36CHIJustin Fields → DJ Moore, 38-yard TD Takes leadXP missed1319
4th quarter
14:12CHIJustin Fields 11-yard TD run Extends lead2-pt try failed1325
9:20CHICairo Santos 28-yard FG Extends lead1328

Fantasy Points: Lions vs Bears, Week 14 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. DJ MooreCHIWR26.8 PTSWR3
  2. Justin FieldsCHIQB24.7 PTSQB3
  3. Jahmyr GibbsDETRB17.2 PTSRB15
  4. Josh ReynoldsDETWR13.4 PTSWR23

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin FieldsCHIQB24.7QB319/33223101258188.3Start/Sit →
Jared GoffDETQB6.4QB2620/351611210054.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
DJ MooreCHIWR26.8WR3WR3201106681Start/Sit →
Jahmyr GibbsDETRB17.2RB15RB1166143160Start/Sit →
Josh ReynoldsDETWR13.4WR23WR———43441
Cole KmetCHITE11.6TE10TE———65660Start/Sit →
David MontgomeryDETRB11.5RB26RB1066033190Start/Sit →
D'Onta ForemanCHIRB9.2RB33RB1150032220
Darnell MooneyCHIWR6.4WR54WR———72440Start/Sit →
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR6.1WR56WR———83210Start/Sit →
Sam LaPortaDETTE4.7TE31TE14062230Start/Sit →
Kalif RaymondDETWR4.5WR68WR———43150Start/Sit →
Donovan Peoples-JonesDETWR2.7WR90WR———11170
Brock WrightDETTE2.6TE39TE———2260Start/Sit →
Velus JonesCHIWR2.1WR96WR———11110
Tyler ScottCHIWR2.1WR97WR———11110
Marcedes LewisCHITE1.4TE45TE———1140
Khalil HerbertCHIRB0.8RB69RB380————Start/Sit →
Roschon JohnsonCHIRB0.6RB74RB160————Start/Sit →
Jameson WilliamsDETWR0.4WR110WR1402000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Detroit Lions

Snap Share

  1. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR57 snaps88%
  2. Sam LaPortaTE56 snaps86%
  3. Jahmyr GibbsRB41 snaps63%
  4. Jameson WilliamsWR38 snaps58%
  5. Josh ReynoldsWR36 snaps55%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Amon-Ra St. Brown24%, 8 targets
  2. Sam LaPorta18%, 6 targets
  3. Kalif Raymond12%, 4 targets
  4. Josh Reynolds12%, 4 targets
  5. Jahmyr Gibbs12%, 4 targets
  6. Other24%, 8 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Jahmyr Gibbs46%, 11 carries
  2. David Montgomery42%, 10 carries
  3. Jared Goff4%, 1 carries
  4. Jameson Williams4%, 1 carries
  5. Sam LaPorta4%, 1 carries

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. DJ MooreWR65 snaps92%
  2. Darnell MooneyWR64 snaps90%
  3. Cole KmetTE60 snaps85%
  4. D'Onta ForemanRB39 snaps55%
  5. Tyler ScottWR26 snaps37%

Target Share29 targets

  1. DJ Moore34%, 10 targets
  2. Darnell Mooney24%, 7 targets
  3. Cole Kmet21%, 6 targets
  4. D'Onta Foreman10%, 3 targets
  5. Marcedes Lewis3%, 1 targets
  6. Other7%, 2 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Justin Fields40%, 12 carries
  2. D'Onta Foreman37%, 11 carries
  3. DJ Moore10%, 3 carries
  4. Khalil Herbert10%, 3 carries
  5. Roschon Johnson3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
DJ MooreCHIWR6592%1034%3
Darnell MooneyCHIWR6490%724%0
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR5788%824%0
Sam LaPortaDETTE5686%618%1
Cole KmetCHITE6085%621%0
Jahmyr GibbsDETRB4163%412%11
Jameson WilliamsDETWR3858%26%1
Josh ReynoldsDETWR3655%412%0
D'Onta ForemanCHIRB3955%310%11
Brock WrightDETTE2437%26%0
Tyler ScottCHIWR2637%13%0
Kalif RaymondDETWR2335%412%0
David MontgomeryDETRB2335%39%10
Roschon JohnsonCHIRB2028%00%1
Marcedes LewisCHITE1825%13%0
Robert TonyanCHITE1724%00%0
James MitchellDETTE1117%00%0
Khalil HerbertCHIRB1217%00%3
Trent TaylorCHIWR1014%00%0
Velus JonesCHIWR1014%13%0
Donovan Peoples-JonesDETWR914%13%0
Craig ReynoldsDETRB12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

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+8.3DJ Moore26.8 PTS vs 18.5 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.9Jared Goff6.4 PTS vs 15.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.2 xFPJustin Fields24.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Justin FieldsCHI · QB24.721.2+3.5100%33 att—331240%00%
DJ MooreCHI · WR26.818.5+8.392%33% tgt—0310%1033%
Jared GoffDET · QB6.415.3−8.9100%35 att—3514%00%
Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR5.113.4−8.388%24% tgt—000%824%
Jahmyr GibbsDET · RB17.213.4+3.863%46% car—01146%412%
D'Onta ForemanCHI · RB9.211.8−2.655%37% car—01137%310%
Darnell MooneyCHI · WR6.411.7−5.390%23% tgt—000%723%
David MontgomeryDET · RB11.511.1+0.435%42% car—01042%39%
Sam LaPortaDET · TE4.710.6−5.986%18% tgt—014%618%
Cole KmetCHI · TE11.610.0+1.685%20% tgt—000%620%
Josh ReynoldsDET · WR13.46.7+6.755%12% tgt—000%412%
Kalif RaymondDET · WR4.56.7−2.235%12% tgt—000%412%
Jameson WilliamsDET · WR0.44.0−3.658%6% tgt—014%26%
Brock WrightDET · TE2.63.3−0.737%6% tgt—000%26%
Khalil HerbertCHI · RB0.81.8−1.017%10% car—0310%00%
Donovan Peoples-JonesDET · WR2.71.7+1.014%3% tgt—000%13%
Khari BlasingameCHI · RB0.71.7−1.0—3% tgt—000%13%
Marcedes LewisCHI · TE1.41.7−0.325%3% tgt—000%13%
Tyler ScottCHI · WR2.11.7+0.437%3% tgt—000%13%
Velus Jones Jr.CHI · WR2.11.7+0.414%3% tgt—000%13%
Roschon JohnsonCHI · RB0.60.60.028%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Lions 34 targets and 24 carries; Bears 30 targets and 30 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jared Goff Unlucky

DET · QB · 6.4 pts on 15.3 expected

20 of 35 passing for 161 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 1 carry for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jared Goff →

Justin Fields

CHI · QB · 24.7 pts on 21.2 expected

19 of 33 passing for 223 yards, 1 touchdown; 12 carries for 58 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Fields →

Amon-Ra St. Brown Unlucky

DET · WR · 5.1 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 3 catches for 21 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Amon-Ra St. Brown →

Jahmyr Gibbs

DET · RB · 17.2 pts on 13.4 expected

4 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 16 yards; 11 carries (46% of the team's) for 66 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Jahmyr Gibbs →

DJ Moore Ran hot

CHI · WR · 26.8 pts on 18.5 expected

10 targets (33% of the team's), 6 catches for 68 yards and 1 touchdown; 3 carries (10% of the team's) for 20 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: DJ Moore →

D'Onta Foreman

CHI · RB · 9.2 pts on 11.8 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 22 yards; 11 carries (37% of the team's) for 50 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.

Darnell Mooney Unlucky

CHI · WR · 6.4 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 2 catches for 44 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Darnell Mooney →

Sam LaPorta Unlucky

DET · TE · 4.7 pts on 10.6 expected

6 targets (18% of the team's), 2 catches for 23 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Sam LaPorta →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Detroit Lions

  • Stock down: David Montgomery played 35% of the snaps, down from a 51% season average.
  • Stock down: Josh Reynolds played 55% of the snaps, down from a 72% season average.
  • Stock down: Donovan Peoples-Jones played 14% of the snaps, down from a 62% season average.

Chicago Bears

  • Stock up: D'Onta Foreman led the backfield with 55% of the snaps after trailing Khalil Herbert before this game.
  • Stock up: Darnell Mooney played 90% of the snaps, up from a 72% season average.
  • Stock down: Khalil Herbert lost the backfield lead: 17% of the snaps to D'Onta Foreman's 55%.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Lions defense and Bears defense
Points allowed toLions DBears D
QBs19.416.9
RBs14.623.8
WRs39.731.9
TEs13.413.7

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

How the Game Swung

Chicago opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Bears win probability

Bears win probability by game minuteBears started at 50%, stood at 38% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Moore 16-yd TD run50% → 71%Q1 10:17
  2. −18Gibbs 12-yd TD run83% → 65%Q2 6:59
  3. −28Goff → Reynolds, 8-yd TD66% → 38%Q2 0:26
  4. +30Fields → Moore, 38-yd TD50% → 80%Q3 1:36
  5. +15Fields 11-yd TD run82% → 97%Q4 14:12

Swing in Bears win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Lions vs Bears
Detroit LionsMeasureChicago Bears
63Plays66
62%Pass rate55%
3.3Yds / dropback5.4
5.8Yds / carry4.7
6/15Third downs6/14

Efficiency edge Chicago ran 3 more plays and gained 2.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DET Brown 24% · LaPorta 18% · Gibbs 12%
  • CHI Moore 33% · Mooney 23% · Kmet 20%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Lions vs Bears
ResultDETCHI
Touchdowns23
Field goals03
Punts43
Turnovers30
Turnovers on downs21

CHI turnover edge: +3

  • The Bears opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 69-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CHIQ1 15:008694:43Touchdown
DETQ1 10:176123:43Punt
CHIQ1 6:3410635:12Field goal
DETQ1 1:226402:22Interception
CHIQ2 14:005502:21Downs
DETQ2 11:399614:40Touchdown
CHIQ2 6:593-81:44Punt
DETQ2 5:1511534:49Touchdown
CHIQ2 0:262-70:26End of half
DETQ3 15:00341:02Punt
CHIQ3 13:5812655:20Field goal
DETQ3 8:38371:02Punt
CHIQ3 7:36312:07Punt
DETQ3 5:293-11:23Punt
CHIQ3 4:067502:30Touchdown
DETQ3 1:36260:36Fumble
CHIQ3 1:005291:48Touchdown
DETQ4 14:12451:59Downs
CHIQ4 12:137202:53Field goal
DETQ4 9:2011374:04Downs
CHIQ4 5:163-21:44Punt
DETQ4 3:325131:01Interception
CHIQ4 2:314102:31End of game
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.

Lions vs Bears Head-to-Head

The Lions and Bears 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 Lions win
42–01968
Largest Bears win
49–01941

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 Upcoming
  • Week 17 Lions at Bears Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Lions vs Bears
LionsStatBears
12-5Record7-10
27.1Points per game21.2
394.8Yards per game323.2
5.9Yards per play5.0
23.2Points allowed per game22.3
336.1Yards allowed per game324.2

Lions vs Bears 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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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Lions vs Bears Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Lions vs Bears Week 14 game?

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 28–13 in Week 14 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on December 10, 2023. See the Bears' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Lions vs Bears?

The final score was Bears 28, Lions 13. The Lions led 13–10 at halftime, and the second half went Lions 0, Bears 18.

What happened in the Lions vs Bears game?

Chicago erased a 13–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Detroit 18–0 after the break to win 28–13. The Bears finished with a 336–267 edge in total offense and averaged 5.1 yards per play. DJ Moore led all players with 6 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown, plus 3 carries for 20 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Lions committed 3 turnovers, the Bears none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Lions vs Bears?

DJ Moore led the game with 26.8 PPR fantasy points, the WR3 of Week 14, on 6 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown, plus 3 carries for 20 rushing yards and a touchdown. Justin Fields was next with 24.7 (QB3). See DJ Moore's 2023 game log.

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

Justin Fields (CHI) led all passers with 19 of 33 for 223 yards and a touchdown. Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) led in rushing with 11 carries for 66 yards and a touchdown. DJ Moore (CHI) led in receiving with 6 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did DJ Moore score against the Lions?

DJ Moore scored 26.8 points in PPR leagues, 23.8 in half-PPR and 20.8 in standard scoring against the Lions in Week 14 of the 2023 season, on 6 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown, plus 3 carries for 20 rushing yards and a touchdown. He drew 33% of his team's targets.

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

DJ Moore outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.8 PPR points on 18.5 xFP (+8.3). Jared Goff fell furthest short, with 6.4 points on 15.3 xFP (−8.9). 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 Lions vs Bears?

Justin Fields had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 24.7. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Bears beat the Lions?

The Bears beat the Lions 28–13 because they averaged 5.1 yards per play to 4.2, won the turnover battle 3–0, and outgained them 336–267.

Which team won the turnover battle in Lions vs Bears?

The Bears won the turnover battle 3–0: the Lions gave the ball away 3 times and the Bears not at all. The Bears won the game.

What was the turning point of Lions vs Bears?

Justin Fields' 38-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:36 left in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Bears' win probability from 50% to 80%.

What is the all-time Lions vs Bears record?

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

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

Before Week 14 of 2023, they last met in the 2023 season on November 19, 2023, when the Lions beat the Bears 31–26.

What is the Lions vs Bears record since 2021?

The Lions lead 7–3 across 10 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.