The Detroit Lions achieved a franchise-record 13th win by defeating the Chicago Bears 34-17 on December 22, 2024.​​ ​​​​

Key Highlights:

Jared Goff’s Performance: ​​Goff threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns, completing 23 of 32 passes without an interception.​​ ​​​​

Jameson Williams’ Contribution: ​​Williams recorded a career-high 143 receiving yards on five catches, including an 82-yard touchdown in the second quarter.​​ ​​​​

Jahmyr Gibbs’ Impact: ​​Gibbs rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown, joining Barry Sanders and Billy Sims as the only Lions running backs with at least 1,500 yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns in a season.​​ ​​​​

Defensive Play: ​​The Lions’ defense capitalized on two Chicago turnovers, contributing to an early 20-point lead.​​ ​​​​

​​This victory improved the Lions’ record to 13-2, keeping them atop the NFC standings and breaking ties with the 1991 and 2023 teams for the most wins in franchise history.​​ ​​​​

​​The Bears, led by quarterback Caleb Williams who threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns, suffered their ninth consecutive loss, bringing their record to 4-11.​​ ​​​​