Final · Kickoff
2006 Regular season · Week 16 · Ford Field
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The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 26–21 on the road at Ford Field in Week 16 of the 2006 regular season on December 24, 2006. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 5 points.
The result moved the Bears to 13–2 and dropped the Lions to 2–13. It was the Bears’ fourth straight win. It was the Lions’ seventh straight loss. The Bears finished 2006 at 13–3 and lost Super Bowl XLI. The Lions finished 2006 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Chicago Bears won 34–7 on September 17, 2006. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 37–27 on September 30, 2007. The Bears swept the 2006 season series.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Bears lead the series 10–6 after meeting No. 16 since 1999 Full series history
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Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
