Final / OT · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 8 · Ford Field
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The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 19–13 on the road at Ford Field in overtime in Week 8 of the 2005 regular season on October 30, 2005. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 6 points.
It was the only game of Week 8 to need overtime.
The result moved the Bears to 4–3 and dropped the Lions to 3–4. It was the Bears’ third straight win. The Bears finished 2005 at 11–5 and lost in the Divisional round. The Lions finished 2005 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Chicago Bears won 38–6 on September 18, 2005. When they met again, the Chicago Bears won 34–7 on September 17, 2006. The Bears swept the 2005 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 8–6 after meeting No. 14 since 1999 Full series history
Chicago's quarterback is reported to be targeting next week's trip to Atlanta, Washington's top receiver is a genuine toss-up against the Giants, and Tennessee's rookie wideout looks set to play through a sore back.
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.
