Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 16 · Pontiac Silverdome
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The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 24–0 on the road at Pontiac Silverdome in Week 16 of the 2001 regular season on December 30, 2001. The Bears shut out the Lions.
The result moved the Bears to 12–3 and dropped the Lions to 1–14. It was the Bears’ third straight win. The Bears finished 2001 at 13–3 and lost in the Divisional round. The Lions finished 2001 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Chicago Bears won 13–10 on December 2, 2001. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 23–20 on October 20, 2002. The Bears swept the 2001 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 4–2 after meeting No. 6 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.
