The Detroit Lions scored two touchdowns in just 41 seconds late in the fourth quarter to help propel them to a 34-30 come-from-behind victory over the Chicago Bears in Darrell Bevell's first game as interim head coach.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford orchestrated a 96-yard drive capped off with a 25-yard Marvin Jones Jr. touchdown catch that pulled Detroit to within 30-27 with 2:18 left in the game.
On the ensuing Bears possession, defensive end Romeo Okwara got his hand on the football on 3rd and 4 and stripped it from Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky at the Bears' 9-yard line. It was recovered by Lions rookie defensive tackle John Penisini at the Bears' 7-yard line. Detroit would take a 34-30 lead two plays later on a 5-yard Adrian Peterson touchdown run.
Detroit's defense preserved the win in the closing seconds when defensive tackle Kevin Strong and linebacker Reggie Ragland stopped Bears running back David Montgomery on 4th and 1 at the Lions' 20-yard line. The fourth-quarter comeback win is the 31st in Stafford's career, the most by any quarterback since 2009.
Peterson scored two touchdowns for Detroit and rookie wide receiver Quintez Cephus (49 yards) and tight end Jesse James (9) also recorded touchdown catches.
Jones finished with 116 receiving yards and the one touchdown.
QB comparison: Stafford was dialed in for most of the game as he completed 27 of his 42 pass attempts for 402 yards with three touchdowns and one interception for a 109.4 passer rating.
Trubisky entered the contest having won his last four starts against the Lions, but Detroit wasn't going to let the streak hit five. Trubisky finished 26-of-34 passing for 267 yards and a touchdown with a 108.3 passer rating. His fumble late was a killer for Chicago.
Promising trend: T.J. Hockenson continues to be a big part of the Lions' passing attack. He caught seven passes for 84 yards in Chicago, which marked the eighth game this season the second-year tight end has recorded 50-plus receiving yards in a game, which is a team record for a season by a tight end.
Worrisome trend: Poor tackling has been an issue for the Lions all season, and it was an issue Sunday in Chicago, especially the first three quarters. Missed tackles helped Chicago record 106 first-half rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. Chicago finished with 140 rushing yards in the game, so Detroit did a better job of tackling in the second half, but that's an area they have to clean up the last month of the season.
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Detroit Lions defensive end Everson Griffen (98) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions longsnapper Don Muhlbach (48) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions safety Duron Harmon (26) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) warms up during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions wide receiver & running back Jamal Agnew (39) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. (58) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Oday Aboushi (76) and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby (65) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28), Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11), and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby (65) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9), Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Oday Aboushi (76) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive end Everson Griffen (98) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (95) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions tight end Jesse James (83) and Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9), Detroit Lions tight end Jesse James (83), Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) catches his first career touchdown past during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions safety Jayron Kearse (42) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions cornerback Justin Coleman (27) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions safety Jayron Kearse (42) and Detroit Lions safety Duron Harmon (26) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) and Detroit Lions wide receiver & running back Jamal Agnew (39) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Williams (97) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Penisini (91) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Williams (97) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions cornerback Justin Coleman (27) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) and Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) celebrate during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Penisini (91) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive end Everson Griffen (98) and Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (95) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive end Everson Griffen (98) and Detroit Lions linebacker Christian Jones (52) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) and Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) celebration during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) and Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Penisini (91) recovers a fumble during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) celebrates after a win after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
The Detroit Lions celebrate a win after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Injury report: Right tackle Tyrell Crosby injured an ankle in the first half and did not return. Matt Nelson filled in for Crosby the rest of the game.
Cornerback Mike Ford injured his back in the first half and was listed as questionable to return, but he did come back and play in the second half.
Next week: vs. Green Bay (8-3)
