Final · Kickoff
2009 Regular season · Week 17 · Ford Field
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The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 37–23 on the road at Ford Field in Week 17 of the 2009 regular season on January 3, 2010.
The result moved the Bears to 7–9 and dropped the Lions to 2–14. It was the Lions’ sixth straight loss. The Bears finished 2009 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2009 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Chicago Bears won 48–24 on October 4, 2009. When they met again, the Chicago Bears won 19–14 on September 12, 2010. The Bears swept the 2009 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 14–8 after meeting No. 22 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.
