Final2024 Week 13

Ford Field, Detroit, MI

Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions, Week 13 2024

Chicago Bears

Away

20

Detroit Lions

HomeWon

23

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bears0071320
Lions3137023

CHI 20DET 23 Final

  • Passing leader

    Caleb Williams

    CHI · QB

    26.1PPR pts

    20/39, 256 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Keenan Allen

    CHI · WR

    24.3PPR pts

    5 REC, 73 YDS, 2 TD

  • Bears leader

    DJ Moore

    CHI · WR

    23.7PPR pts

    8 REC, 97 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    DJ Reader

    DET

    2 SACK, 4 TKL

Lions 23, Bears 20: Detroit holds off Chicago

Detroit led 16–0 at halftime and won 23–20, though Chicago took the second half 20–7. The Lions finished with a 405–301 edge in total offense and averaged 5.9 yards per play.

Chicago didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The Bears went 7-for-15 on third down, while the Lions kept the ball for 35:14.

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

  • +0.8 yards/play DET 5.9 · CHI 5.1
  • +104 total yards DET 405 · CHI 301
  • +10:28 time of possession DET 35:14 · CHI 24:46

Game Highlights

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Why the Lions Won

Detroit won the efficiency and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Bears vs Lions
BearsStatLions
5.1Yards per play5.9
301Total yards405
24:46Time of possession35:14
Other team stats
59Plays69
0Turnovers1
47%Third-down conversion36%

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Bears vs Lions
TimeTeamPlayCHIDET
1st quarter
7:06DETJake Bates 30-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
14:55DETJared Goff → Sam LaPorta, 3-yard TD Extends leadJake Bates XP010
7:15DETJake Bates 36-yard FG Extends lead013
3:11DETJake Bates 48-yard FG Extends lead016
3rd quarter
9:47CHICaleb Williams → Keenan Allen, 31-yard TDCairo Santos XP716
2:43DETJared Goff → Sam LaPorta, 1-yard TD Extends leadJake Bates XP723
4th quarter
13:40CHICaleb Williams → Keenan Allen, 9-yard TD2-pt try failed1323
5:36CHICaleb Williams → DJ Moore, 31-yard TDCairo Santos XP2023

Fantasy Points: Bears vs Lions, Week 13 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Caleb WilliamsCHIQB26.1 PTSQB5
  2. Keenan AllenCHIWR24.3 PTSWR4
  3. DJ MooreCHIWR23.7 PTSWR7
  4. Jared GoffDETQB16.9 PTSQB18

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Caleb WilliamsCHIQB26.1QB520/3925630439097.8Start/Sit →
Jared GoffDETQB16.9QB1821/3422120110100.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Keenan AllenCHIWR24.3WR4WR———85732Start/Sit →
DJ MooreCHIWR23.7WR7WR———168971Start/Sit →
Sam LaPortaDETTE15.6TE8TE———6362Start/Sit →
David MontgomeryDETRB15.4RB15RB2188033360Start/Sit →
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR12.3WR32WR———75730Start/Sit →
Jahmyr GibbsDETRB10.4RB27RB987042170Start/Sit →
Jameson WilliamsDETWR9.6WR44WR218075280Start/Sit →
D'Andre SwiftCHIRB9.4RB29RB1139032350Start/Sit →
Tim PatrickDETWR6.8WR63WR———32480
Cole KmetCHITE5.6TE33TE———33260Start/Sit →
Rome OdunzeCHIWR4.5WR77WR———62250Start/Sit →
Brock WrightDETTE2.3TE45TE———11130Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. Cole KmetTE66 snaps99%
  2. DJ MooreWR65 snaps97%
  3. Keenan AllenWR64 snaps96%
  4. Rome OdunzeWR52 snaps78%
  5. D'Andre SwiftRB46 snaps69%

Target Share36 targets

  1. DJ Moore44%, 16 targets
  2. Keenan Allen22%, 8 targets
  3. Rome Odunze17%, 6 targets
  4. D'Andre Swift8%, 3 targets
  5. Cole Kmet8%, 3 targets

Carry Share15 carries

  1. D'Andre Swift73%, 11 carries
  2. Caleb Williams27%, 4 carries

Detroit Lions

Snap Share

  1. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR66 snaps94%
  2. Sam LaPortaTE66 snaps94%
  3. Jameson WilliamsWR55 snaps79%
  4. Tim PatrickWR49 snaps70%
  5. David MontgomeryRB38 snaps54%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Amon-Ra St. Brown23%, 7 targets
  2. Jameson Williams23%, 7 targets
  3. Sam LaPorta19%, 6 targets
  4. Jahmyr Gibbs13%, 4 targets
  5. Tim Patrick10%, 3 targets
  6. Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share33 carries

  1. David Montgomery64%, 21 carries
  2. Jahmyr Gibbs27%, 9 carries
  3. Jameson Williams6%, 2 carries
  4. Jared Goff3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Cole KmetCHITE6699%38%0
DJ MooreCHIWR6597%1644%0
Keenan AllenCHIWR6496%822%0
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR6694%723%0
Sam LaPortaDETTE6694%619%0
Jameson WilliamsDETWR5579%723%2
Rome OdunzeCHIWR5278%617%0
Tim PatrickDETWR4970%310%0
D'Andre SwiftCHIRB4669%38%11
David MontgomeryDETRB3854%310%21
Jahmyr GibbsDETRB3246%413%9
Brock WrightDETTE3043%13%0
Travis HomerCHIRB1928%00%0
Marcedes LewisCHITE1522%00%0
Allen RobinsonDETWR710%00%0
Shane ZylstraDETTE57%00%0
DeAndre CarterCHIWR23%00%0
Gerald EverettCHITE23%00%0
Collin JohnsonCHIWR23%00%0
Roschon JohnsonCHIRB23%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+10.6Keenan Allen24.3 PTS vs 13.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.8Rome Odunze4.5 PTS vs 10.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume27.4 xFPDJ Moore23.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
DJ MooreCHI · WR23.727.4−3.797%44% tgt—000%1644%
Caleb WilliamsCHI · QB26.120.0+6.1100%39 att—39427%00%
David MontgomeryDET · RB15.418.8−3.454%64% car—02164%310%
Jared GoffDET · QB16.915.8+1.1100%34 att—3413%00%
Keenan AllenCHI · WR24.313.7+10.696%22% tgt—000%822%
Jameson WilliamsDET · WR9.613.3−3.779%23% tgt—026%723%
Jahmyr GibbsDET · RB10.412.7−2.346%27% car—0927%413%
D'Andre SwiftCHI · RB9.412.3−2.969%73% car—01173%38%
Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR12.312.0+0.394%23% tgt—000%723%
Rome OdunzeCHI · WR4.510.3−5.878%17% tgt—000%617%
Sam LaPortaDET · TE15.610.3+5.394%19% tgt—000%619%
Cole KmetCHI · TE5.65.1+0.599%8% tgt—000%38%
Tim PatrickDET · WR6.85.1+1.770%10% tgt—000%310%
Brock WrightDET · TE2.31.7+0.643%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Bears 36 targets and 15 carries; Lions 31 targets and 33 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 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Caleb Williams Ran hot

CHI · QB · 26.1 pts on 20.0 expected

20 of 39 passing for 256 yards, 3 touchdowns; 4 carries for 39 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Caleb Williams →

Jared Goff

DET · QB · 16.9 pts on 15.8 expected

21 of 34 passing for 221 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Jared Goff →

DJ Moore Volume, no payoff

CHI · WR · 23.7 pts on 27.4 expected

16 targets (44% of the team's), 8 catches for 97 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 27.4 expected.

Start/Sit: DJ Moore →

Keenan Allen Ran hot

CHI · WR · 24.3 pts on 13.7 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 73 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

David Montgomery Volume, no payoff

DET · RB · 15.4 pts on 18.8 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 36 yards; 21 carries (64% of the team's) for 88 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.8 expected.

Start/Sit: David Montgomery →

Jameson Williams

DET · WR · 9.6 pts on 13.3 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 5 catches for 28 yards; 2 carries (6% of the team's) for 18 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Jameson Williams →

Rome Odunze Unlucky

CHI · WR · 4.5 pts on 10.3 expected

6 targets (17% of the team's), 2 catches for 25 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Rome Odunze →

Sam LaPorta Ran hot

DET · TE · 15.6 pts on 10.3 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 3 catches for 6 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Sam LaPorta →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Detroit Lions

  • Stock up: David Montgomery led the backfield with 54% of the snaps after trailing Jahmyr Gibbs before this game.
  • Stock up: Sam LaPorta played 94% of the snaps, up from a 79% season average.
  • Stock up: Tim Patrick played 70% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bears defense and Lions defense
Points allowed toBears DLions D
QBs13.818.3
RBs25.216.9
WRs28.937.1
TEs12.38.8

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

How the Game Swung

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

Lions win probability

Lions win probability by game minuteLions started at 50%, stood at 95% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +9Bates 30-yd FG50% → 59%Q1 7:06
  2. +20Goff → LaPorta, 3-yd TD60% → 80%Q2 14:55
  3. −12Williams → Allen, 31-yd TD97% → 85%Q3 9:47
  4. +10Goff → LaPorta, 1-yd TD89% → 99%Q3 2:43
  5. −23Williams → Moore, 31-yd TD99% → 77%Q4 5:36

Swing in Lions win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bears vs Lions
Chicago BearsMeasureDetroit Lions
59Plays69
75%Pass rate52%
5.1Yds / dropback5.9
5.2Yds / carry5.9
7/15Third downs5/14

Efficiency edge Detroit ran 10 more plays and gained 0.8 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • CHI Moore 44% · Allen 22% · Odunze 17%
  • DET Brown 23% · Williams 23% · LaPorta 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bears vs Lions
ResultCHIDET
Touchdowns32
Field goals03
Punts42
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs20
Missed field goals01

CHI turnover edge: +1

  • The Lions opened the scoring on their first possession, a 15-play, 58-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DETQ1 15:0015587:54Field goal
CHIQ1 7:06351:38Punt
DETQ1 5:2810905:33Touchdown
CHIQ2 14:553-42:14Punt
DETQ2 12:4111565:26Field goal
CHIQ2 7:15341:02Punt
DETQ2 6:139393:02Field goal
CHIQ2 3:11471:17Downs
DETQ2 1:545310:59Fumble
CHIQ2 0:556260:55Downs
CHIQ3 15:009745:13Touchdown
DETQ3 9:4711787:04Touchdown
CHIQ3 2:438704:03Touchdown
DETQ4 13:404161:30Punt
CHIQ4 12:103-81:47Punt
DETQ4 10:235241:41Missed FG
CHIQ4 8:428653:06Touchdown
DETQ4 5:36382:05Punt
CHIQ4 3:3112583:31End 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.

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 Upcoming
  • Week 17 Lions at Bears Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bears vs Lions
BearsStatLions
5-12Record15-2
18.2Points per game33.2
283.5Yards per game409.5
4.5Yards per play6.2
21.8Points allowed per game20.1
354.2Yards allowed per game342.4

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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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bears vs Lions Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Bears vs Lions Week 13 game?

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 23–20 in Week 13 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, on November 28, 2024. See the Lions' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Bears vs Lions?

The final score was Lions 23, Bears 20. The Lions led 16–0 at halftime, and the second half went Bears 20, Lions 7.

What happened in the Bears vs Lions game?

Detroit led 16–0 at halftime and won 23–20, though Chicago took the second half 20–7. The Lions finished with a 405–301 edge in total offense and averaged 5.9 yards per play. Caleb Williams led all players with 20 of 39 passing for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 39 rushing yards. The Lions committed 1 turnover, the Bears none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bears vs Lions?

Caleb Williams led the game with 26.1 PPR fantasy points, the QB5 of Week 13, on 20 of 39 passing for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 39 rushing yards. Keenan Allen was next with 24.3 (WR4). See Caleb Williams's 2024 game log.

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

Caleb Williams (CHI) led all passers with 20 of 39 for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns. David Montgomery (DET) led in rushing with 21 carries for 88 yards. DJ Moore (CHI) led in receiving with 8 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Caleb Williams score against the Lions?

Caleb Williams scored 26.1 fantasy points against the Lions in Week 13 of the 2024 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 20 of 39 passing for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 39 rushing yards.

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

Keenan Allen outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.3 PPR points on 13.7 xFP (+10.6). Rome Odunze fell furthest short, with 4.5 points on 10.3 xFP (−5.8). 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?

DJ Moore had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 27.4 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 23.7. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Lions beat the Bears?

The Lions beat the Bears 23–20 because they averaged 5.9 yards per play to 5.1 and outgained them 405–301.

Which team won the turnover battle in Bears vs Lions?

The Bears won the turnover battle 1–0: the Lions gave the ball away 1 time and the Bears not at all. The Lions won the game anyway.

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 13 of 2024, they last met in the 2023 season on December 10, 2023, when the Bears beat the Lions 28–13.

What is the Bears vs Lions record since 2021?

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