Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 2 · Soldier Field
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The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 38–6 at home at Soldier Field in Week 2 of the 2005 regular season on September 18, 2005.
The result moved the Bears to 1–1 and dropped the Lions to 1–1. The Lions finished 2005 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Bears finished 2005 at 11–5 and lost in the Divisional round. The Bears’ 38 points were their most in any game of 2005. The Lions’ 6 points were their fewest in any game of 2005.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 19–13 on December 26, 2004. When they met again, the Chicago Bears won 19–13 on October 30, 2005.
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 7–6 after meeting No. 13 since 1999 Full series history
The ankle injury Brooks suffered in Tampa Bay will keep him out at least four games and thins Green Bay's backfield again.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
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.
