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Lions Pick Up 34-17 Win Over Bears

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Matthew Stafford had a big day through the air, leading the way to a solid victory for the Lions over the Bears, 34-17, at home.

Stafford had a respectable 34 of 45 performance with 390 yards passing, two touchdowns and one fumble. In comparison, Jay Cutler went 31 of 48 with 280 yards passing, two touchdowns and two picks for the Bears.

Joique Bell was a standout player for the Lions, rushing for 91 yards on 23 attempts with two touchdowns while adding two receptions for 16 yards. Calvin Johnson was a weapon for the offense, catching 11 passes for 146 yards with two touchdowns.

The Detroit defense was the difference in the victory, giving up 13 yards rushing and 280 passing. They brought down Cutler for three sacks.

Bears tight end Martellus Bennett provided some spark with 109 receiving yards. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery had a good game as well with 71 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

The Lions host the Buccaneers (2-9) next week while the Bears take on the Cowboys (8-3), also at home.


Bears Passing Leaders

Grade

Name

Comp

Att

Yds

TDs

Int

C+

79

J. Cutler

31

48

280

2

2


Lions Passing Leaders

Grade

Name

Comp

Att

Yds

TDs

Int

A

94

M. Stafford

34

45

390

2

0


Bears Rushing Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Att

Yds

YdsA

TDs

-

-

K. Carey

RB

2

8

4.0

0

C+

79

M. Forte

RB

5

6

1.2

0

C+

79

J. Cutler

QB

1

-1

-1.0

0


Lions Rushing Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Att

Yds

YdsA

TDs

A+

100

J. Bell

RB

23

91

4.0

2


Bears Receiving Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Rec

Yds

YdsA

TDs

A+

100

M. Bennett

TE

8

109

13.6

0

A+

100

A. Jeffery

WR

9

71

7.9

2

C+

79

M. Forte

RB

6

52

8.7

0


Lions Receiving Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Rec

Yds

YdsA

TDs

A+

100

C. Johnson

WR

11

146

13.3

2

B+

87

G. Tate

WR

8

89

11.1

0

C+

79

T. Riddick

RB

6

54

9.0

0