Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears, Week 18 2025
Detroit Lions
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Chicago Bears
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16
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
| Bears | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 |
DET 19CHI 16 Final
Passing leader
16.2PPR pts
27/42, 331 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
25.1PPR pts
10 REC, 91 YDS, 1 TD
Bears leader
17.6PPR pts
20/33, 212 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Defensive playmaker
Kevin Byard
1 INT, 8 TKL
Lions 19, Bears 16: Detroit holds off Chicago
Detroit led 13–0 at halftime and won 19–16, though Chicago took the second half 16–6. The Lions finished with a 433–270 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play.
Chicago didn't get on the board until the fourth quarter.
The Bears went 4-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Lions kept the ball for 35:45.
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 6.0 · CHI 5.2
- +163 total yards DET 433 · CHI 270
- +10% third-down rate DET 46% · CHI 36%
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Lions Won
Detroit won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Lions | Stat | Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | Yards per play | 5.2 |
| 433 | Total yards | 270 |
| 46% | Third-down conversion | 36% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 72 | Plays | 52 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 35:45 | Time of possession | 24:15 |
Scoring Summary
The Lions scored one touchdown and four field goals; the Bears scored two touchdowns.
| Time | Team | Play | DET | CHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 8:35 | DET | Jake Bates 34-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 11:28 | DET | Jake Bates 30-yard FG Extends lead | 6 | 0 |
| 4:40 | DET | Jared Goff → Jahmyr Gibbs, 15-yard TD Extends leadJake Bates XP | 13 | 0 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 2:11 | DET | Jake Bates 25-yard FG Extends lead | 16 | 0 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:16 | CHI | Caleb Williams → Jahdae Walker, 25-yard TDKyle Monangai 2-pt run | 16 | 8 |
| 5:25 | CHI | Caleb Williams → Colston Loveland, 1-yard TD Ties gameCaleb Williams → Cole Kmet, 2-pt conversion | 16 | 16 |
| 0:00 | DET | Jake Bates 42-yard FG Game winner | 19 | 16 |
Fantasy Points: Lions vs Bears, Week 18 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Colston Loveland25.1 PTSTE1
- Amon-Ra St. Brown24.9 PTSWR4
- Jahmyr Gibbs20.3 PTSRB5
- Caleb Williams17.6 PTSQB10
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 16.2 | QB15 | 27/42 | 331 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 86.5 | Start/Sit → |
| Caleb Williams | 17.6 | QB10 | 20/33 | 212 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 86.9 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | 25.1 | TE1 | TE | — | — | — | 13 | 10 | 91 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 24.9 | WR4 | WR | — | — | — | 15 | 11 | 139 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 20.3 | RB5 | RB | 19 | 80 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 33 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Jameson Williams | 13.4 | WR16 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 74 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jahdae Walker | 11.6 | WR21 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 36 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Kalif Raymond | 8.2 | WR34 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 52 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Luther Burden | 7.5 | WR41 | WR | 1 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 0 | |
| David Montgomery | 6.5 | RB39 | RB | 8 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kyle Monangai | 5.9 | RB46 | RB | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| D'Andre Swift | 5.8 | RB47 | RB | 10 | 40 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Cole Kmet | 5.6 | TE30 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 2.8 | WR78 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Anthony Firkser | 2.2 | TE46 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| DJ Moore | 2.1 | WR84 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
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+6.5Jahdae Walker11.6 PTS vs 5.1 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−4.1D'Andre Swift5.8 PTS vs 9.9 xFP
- Highest expected volume25.6 xFPAmon-Ra St. Brown24.9 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR | 24.9 | 25.6 | −0.7 | — | 42% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 15 | 42% |
| Colston LovelandCHI · TE | 25.1 | 22.2 | +2.9 | — | 45% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 13 | 45% |
| Jahmyr GibbsDET · RB | 20.3 | 20.8 | −0.5 | — | 70% car | — | 0 | 19 | 70% | 5 | 14% |
| Jared GoffDET · QB | 16.2 | 18.6 | −2.4 | — | 42 att | — | 42 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Caleb WilliamsCHI · QB | 17.6 | 15.3 | +2.3 | — | 33 att | — | 33 | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| Jameson WilliamsDET · WR | 13.4 | 13.6 | −0.2 | — | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 22% |
| D'Andre SwiftCHI · RB | 5.8 | 9.9 | −4.1 | — | 56% car | — | 0 | 10 | 56% | 2 | 7% |
| Luther Burden IIICHI · WR | 7.5 | 7.5 | 0.0 | — | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 4 | 14% |
| David MontgomeryDET · RB | 6.5 | 6.9 | −0.4 | — | 30% car | — | 0 | 8 | 30% | 1 | 3% |
| Kyle MonangaiCHI · RB | 5.9 | 5.6 | +0.3 | — | 33% car | — | 0 | 6 | 33% | 1 | 3% |
| Anthony FirkserDET · TE | 2.2 | 5.1 | −2.9 | — | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Cole KmetCHI · TE | 5.6 | 5.1 | +0.5 | — | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| DJ MooreCHI · WR | 2.1 | 5.1 | −3.0 | — | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Jahdae WalkerCHI · WR | 11.6 | 5.1 | +6.5 | — | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Kalif RaymondDET · WR | 8.2 | 5.1 | +3.1 | — | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Isaac TeSlaaDET · WR | 2.8 | 1.7 | +1.1 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Lions 36 targets and 27 carries; Bears 29 targets and 18 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts aren't available for this game. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jared Goff
27 of 42 passing for 331 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.6 expected.
Caleb Williams
20 of 33 passing for 212 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 carry for 1 yard.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.
Fewest points since Week 14.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Volume, no payoff
15 targets (42% of the team's), 11 catches for 139 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 25.6 expected.
Jahmyr Gibbs Volume, no payoff
5 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 33 yards and 1 touchdown; 19 carries (70% of the team's) for 80 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.8 expected.
Colston Loveland Strong role
13 targets (45% of the team's), 10 catches for 91 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.2 expected.
Season high in targets (13). Best score since Week 9.
D'Andre Swift
2 targets (7% of the team's), 1 catch for 8 yards; 10 carries (56% of the team's) for 40 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.9 expected.
Fewest points since Week 12.
Jahdae Walker Ran hot
3 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 36 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.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Lions D | Bears D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 18.7 | 19.1 |
| RBs | 19.3 | 21.7 |
| WRs | 34.5 | 35.5 |
| TEs | 13.4 | 13.1 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Chicago opened at 59% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.
Bears win probability
Key Swings
- −10Bates 30-yd FG47% → 36%Q2 11:28
- −20Goff → Gibbs, 15-yd TD34% → 14%Q2 4:40
- +12Williams → Walker, 25-yd TD1% → 13%Q4 14:16
- +50Williams → Loveland, 1-yd TD3% → 53%Q4 5:25
- −50Bates 42-yd FG50% → <1%Q4 0:00
Swing in Bears win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Detroit Lions | Measure | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Plays | 52 |
| 63% | Pass rate | 65% |
| 6.9 | Yds / dropback | 6.0 |
| 4.5 | Yds / carry | 3.6 |
| 6/13 | Third downs | 4/11 |
Efficiency edge Detroit ran 20 more plays and gained 0.9 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DET Brown 42% · Williams 22% · Gibbs 14%
- CHI Loveland 45% · Burden 14% · Kmet 10%
Possession Results
| Result | DET | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 2 |
| Field goals | 4 | 0 |
| Punts | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
- The Lions opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 55-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 17 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | Q1 15:00 | 11 | 55 | 6:25 | Field goal |
| CHI | Q1 8:35 | 8 | 30 | 4:56 | Punt |
| DET | Q1 3:39 | 16 | 66 | 7:11 | Field goal |
| CHI | Q2 11:28 | 3 | 0 | 1:42 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 9:46 | 9 | 76 | 5:06 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q2 4:40 | 9 | 39 | 4:10 | Downs |
| DET | Q2 0:30 | 6 | 35 | 0:30 | Missed FG |
| CHI | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 6 | 1:22 | Punt |
| DET | Q3 13:38 | 4 | 5 | 3:09 | Punt |
| CHI | Q3 10:29 | 7 | 32 | 2:44 | Interception |
| DET | Q3 7:45 | 11 | 74 | 5:34 | Field goal |
| CHI | Q3 2:11 | 7 | 65 | 2:55 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 14:16 | 4 | 23 | 2:55 | Punt |
| CHI | Q4 11:21 | 12 | 88 | 5:56 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 5:25 | 10 | 45 | 3:14 | Interception |
| CHI | Q4 2:11 | 3 | 5 | 0:30 | Punt |
| DET | Q4 1:41 | 6 | 39 | 1:41 | 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.
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
- 2025 Wk 18 Lions at Bears DET 19 CHI 16 DET W
- 2025 Wk 2 Bears at Lions, 2025 Wk 2 recap DET 52 CHI 21 DET W
- 2024 Wk 16 Lions at Bears, 2024 Wk 16 recap DET 34 CHI 17 DET W
- 2024 Wk 13 Bears at Lions, 2024 Wk 13 recap DET 23 CHI 20 DET W
- 2023 Wk 14 Lions at Bears, 2023 Wk 14 recap CHI 28 DET 13 CHI W
- 2023 Wk 11 Bears at Lions, 2023 Wk 11 recap DET 31 CHI 26 DET W
- 2022 Wk 17 Bears at Lions, 2022 Wk 17 recap DET 41 CHI 10 DET W
- 2022 Wk 10 Lions at Bears, 2022 Wk 10 recap DET 31 CHI 30 DET W
- 2021 Wk 12 Bears at Lions, 2021 Wk 12 recap CHI 16 DET 14 CHI W
- 2021 Wk 4 Lions at Bears, 2021 Wk 4 recap CHI 24 DET 14 CHI W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Lions | Stat | Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | Record | 11-6 |
| 28.3 | Points per game | 25.9 |
| 373.2 | Yards per game | 369.5 |
| 6.0 | Yards per play | 5.7 |
| 24.3 | Points allowed per game | 24.4 |
| 331.9 | Yards allowed per game | 361.8 |
Lions vs Bears Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- CHI −3Bears failed to cover by 6
- Total
- 51.5Under: 35 points scored (by 16.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | 27.3 | 16 | −11.3 |
| Lions | 24.3 | 19 | −5.3 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Last 5 meetings: Lions 4–1 ATS, unders 4–1.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Detroit Lions
- Against the spread
- 2–4
- Over/under
- 4–2
- ATS as favorite
- 1–2
- ATS as underdog
- 1–1
- ATS on the road
- 1–2
Chicago Bears
- Against the spread
- 4–2
- Over/under
- 2–4
- ATS as favorite
- 2–1
- ATS as underdog
- 2–1
- ATS at home
- 2–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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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.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Lions or Bears player start in Week 12? Compare the decision against your other options.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Lions and Bears players.
- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Lions and Bears defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Lions vs Bears Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Lions vs Bears Week 18 game?
The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 19–16 in Week 18 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on January 4, 2026. See the Lions' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Lions vs Bears?
The final score was Lions 19, Bears 16. The Lions led 13–0 at halftime, and the second half went Lions 6, Bears 16.
What happened in the Lions vs Bears game?
Detroit led 13–0 at halftime and won 19–16, though Chicago took the second half 16–6. The Lions finished with a 433–270 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play. Colston Loveland led all players with 10 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown.
What was the game-winning score in Lions vs Bears?
Jake Bates' 42-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Lions a 19–16 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Lions vs Bears?
Colston Loveland led the game with 25.1 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 18, on 10 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. Amon-Ra St. Brown was next with 24.9 (WR4). See Colston Loveland's 2025 game log.
Who led Lions vs Bears in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jared Goff (DET) led all passers with 27 of 42 for 331 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) led in rushing with 19 carries for 80 yards. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) led in receiving with 11 catches for 139 yards.
How many fantasy points did Colston Loveland score against the Lions?
Colston Loveland scored 25.1 points in PPR leagues, 20.1 in half-PPR and 15.1 in standard scoring against the Lions in Week 18 of the 2025 season, on 10 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. He drew 45% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Lions vs Bears?
Jahdae Walker outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 11.6 PPR points on 5.1 xFP (+6.5). D'Andre Swift fell furthest short, with 5.8 points on 9.9 xFP (−4.1). 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?
Amon-Ra St. Brown had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 25.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 24.9. 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 19–16 because they averaged 6.0 yards per play to 5.2 and outgained them 433–270. Jake Bates' 42-yard field goal put them ahead for good.
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 18 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on September 14, 2025, when the Lions beat the Bears 52–21.
What was the closing spread for Lions vs Bears?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bears −3, making the Chicago Bears 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 51.5. That implied about 27.3 points for the Bears and 24.3 for the Lions.
Did Lions vs Bears go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 51.5, and the teams combined for 35 points, 16.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Lions vs Bears?
The Lions covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Bears −3. The final margin was 3 points.