After the first meeting between these teams ended controversially, the Chicago Bears left no doubt today by beating the Detroit Lions fair and square. Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught a touchdown that was ruled a touchdown, unlike week one, but the Bears came back in the fourth and held on to win.
Week 13 NFL Scores And Results: Bears Overtake Lions In Fourth, 24-20
Lions QB Drew Stanton, playing due to injuries to both Matthew Stafford and Shaun Hill, put up 178 yards, a touchdown through the air, and a touchdown on the ground, but Bears QB Jay Cutler threw only five incompletions on a 236-yard day. Bears WR Earl Bennett is your box score star today, with 104 yards on seven catches.
The 9-3 Bears continue to angle for playoff positioning next week against the New England Patriots. The 2-10 Lions try again next week against the Green Bay Packers.
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