The Detroit Lions (9-3) hit the road for a NFC North showdown against the Chicago Bears (4-8) on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Soldier Field.
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Lions vs. Bears Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, December 10, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Soldier Field
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Lions Stats & Insights
- The Lions rank 14th in total defense this year (322.4 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 400.6 total yards per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Lions have been a top-five unit, ranking fifth-best in the NFL by totaling 27.3 points per game. They rank 23rd on defense (23.8 points allowed per game).
- Offensively, the Lions have been a top-five unit in terms of passing yards, ranking fourth-best in the NFL by compiling 263.3 per game. They rank 21st on defense (229.3 passing yards allowed per game).
- The Lions have been shining on both sides of the ball in the running game, ranking fourth-best in rushing offense (137.3 rushing yards per game) and fifth-best in rushing defense (93.1 rushing yards allowed per game).
- The Lions rank 10th in third-down efficiency (43%) on offense and 12th in third-down percentage allowed (37.4%) on defense this season.
- The Lions rank 19th in yards per play allowed this season (5.6), but they’ve been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with 6.1 yards per play.
- The Lions rank 20th in the NFL with a -3 turnover margin after forcing 14 turnovers (23rd in the NFL) while committing 17 (18th in the NFL).
Bears Stats & Insights
- With 323.3 total yards per game on offense, the Bears rank 20th in the NFL in 2023. Defensively, they rank 11th, surrendering 318.5 total yards per game.
- In terms of points scored the Bears rank 21st in the NFL (20.2 points per game), and they are 27th defensively (24.7 points allowed per contest).
- With 185.6 passing yards per game on offense, the Bears rank 25th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 25th, giving up 239.5 passing yards per game.
- Things have been positive for the Bears on both sides of the ball, as they are posting 137.7 rushing yards per game (third-best) and ceding only 79 rushing yards per game (best).
- The Bears rank ninth in third-down conversion percentage (43.3%) on offense, but they’ve been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking third-worst in the NFL with a 46.1% third-down percentage allowed.
- The Bears are accumulating 5.3 yards per play on offense this season (21st-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 5.4 yards per play (12th-ranked) on defense.
- This year the Lions have forced 14 turnovers, compared to the 21 times the Bears have turned the ball over.
Lions vs. Bears Stats Comparison
Lions | Bears | |
---|---|---|
Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 400.6 (2) | 323.3 (20) |
Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 322.4 (14) | 318.5 (11) |
Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 137.3 (4) | 137.7 (3) |
Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 263.3 (4) | 185.6 (25) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 17 (18) | 21 (27) |
Takeaways (Rank) | 14 (23) | 17 (15) |
Recent Betting Trends
Detroit Lions
- Over its past three contests, Detroit has one win against the spread, and is 2-1 overall.
- Detroit has gone over the total in each of its past three games.
- Detroit’s scoring over its last three games is 6.5 points more than the 41 over/under listed for this matchup.
Chicago Bears
- The Bears have covered the spread twice and are 2-1 overall over their last three contests.
- In the Bears’ past three games, they have gone over the total once.
- The Bears and their opponents have combined to score an average of 43.2 combined points in their last three games, 2.2 more than the 41 over/under in this matchup.
Lions Injuries
Lions Injuries: No Injuries Listed
Chicago Bears Injuries
Bears Injuries: No Injuries Listed
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